Snitte: The Danish Art of Whittling: Make beautiful wooden birds

Description

Snitte, Denmark's art of wood whittling, is a rite of passage for most Scandinavians and the passion for it lasts a lifetime. Wood whittling's practical, outdoorsy nature has been married to fine craftsmanship in this beautiful book about creating wood-sculpted birds that can be left uncoloured and crisp as they are in wood or coloured carefully to make exquisite sculptures. Written by a passionate Danish woodsman Frank Egholm, the book teaches even the beginner the basics of wood whittling a bird shape with step-by-step demonstrations (and templates), how to mount them elegantly on real pieces of wood, and how to paint them delicately to bring out their colourful beauty. From the familiar robin, blue tit and chaffinch to the less common woodpecker, the book has templates for a dozen European birds. Whether you are new to whittling or are looking for a fresh project with your whittling skills, this is a perfect

Frank Egholm is a passionate woodsman who has been teaching woodworking in his native Denmark for a lifetime. Along with his wife (a teacher), they spend as much time as possible sharing their love of woodworking, teaching children and adults to enjoy the outdoor life and crafting wood.