Skandinavisches Kerbschnitzen

The book showcases techniques for wedge cutting and nail cutting, as well as for lines and letters, and relief carving. Additionally, the author explains which wood, knives, and tools are needed for beginners and how to add color to the finished work. It includes 15 projects, ranging from simple decorations on knife handles and signs to more complex objects like boxes and combs. A deeper engagement with the techniques allows for personal exploration beyond the presented projects. Scandinavian carving not only imparts practical knowledge but also opens a window into the Swedish Slöjd tradition, offering fascinating, detailed descriptions of the traditional meanings of various patterns and symbols. According to the author, carving has given the Slöjd woodcraft a soul throughout history through expressive decorations. In this carving book, his second, he provides an impressive description of the Scandinavian variant of this craft. Jögge Sundqvist has been carving since childhood and is now a professional artisan. He works within the Slöjd movement and as a freelance artist. He is interested in Scandinavian traditions and has developed his own colorful style from them. This book is his second on carving. The previous volume is available in German in a new edition titled Handgeschnitzt.