Die Kunst des Schnitzens

This comprehensive workbook for woodworking and carving comes from Sweden and is the only guide on carving you will ever need. Here, you will learn everything you've always wanted to know about carving – from selecting the right wood to safety while carving, the necessary tools, and their maintenance. This workbook offers the perfect blend of knowledge, inspiring photos, and easy-to-follow instructions for your own carving projects, thanks to numerous detailed step-by-step photos. More than a dozen unique projects at various difficulty levels will inspire you to pick up a knife or axe. Flip through the book, choose your project, and get started! Whether you have been carving for a while and want to deepen your knowledge or are looking for a new creative hobby – this workbook will not disappoint you. The carving projects include simple wooden utensils like ladles or spoons, containers and boxes, jewelry, hair combs, musical instruments, and even a pestle to complete your bar kit.