Quick Whittles: 16 Caricature Projects to Carve in a Sitting

by Sara Barraclough

Overview

Get started in caricature carving with this party of beginner-friendly whittling projects! An excellent place to try your hand at carving caricatures and learn how to capture their expressive traits, Quick Whittles offers 16 portable projects you can carve in one sitting or on-the-go. Featuring detailed guidance that breaks down complex techniques into simple and achievable steps, every easy wood carving project includes step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, painting and finishing tips, and full-size patterns. From a PB&J-inspired whimsy and a classic Santa ornament to a friendly narwhal, cute caterpillar, and even a face inside of a golf ball, each project conveys a charming emotion and personality that’s sure to offer satisfied smiles upon their completion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781637410752
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	06/21/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	250
File size:	41 MB
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About the Author

Sara Barraclough lives in southern Utah with her daughter. She started carving a few years ago to carry on the legacies of her great-grandpa and great-great-grandpa, two Scandinavian master carvers. 

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Tools and Materials 8

Basic Cuts 13

Safety 14

Sharpening and Tool Maintenance 15

Painting and Finishing 16

Projects

Raining Cats & Dogs Links 20

Peanut Butter & Jelly Whimsey 26

A Rather Moody Caterpillar 32

Cutie Cockroach 38

Mr. Beaver 44

Pointy Snowman 50

Roly-Poly Santa 54

Boycotting Bedtime Girl 60

Not-So-Scary Monster 66

Clyde the Cuddly Bear 72

Happy Hippo 78

Curious Narwhal 84

Mountain Goat 90

Stylish Piggy 96

Ready-for-Rain Duck 102

Ladybug Wheelie 108

Patterns 114

About the Author 127

Index 128

Editorial Reviews

Sara has laid out simple but unique projects where each project holds slight challenges and techniques which make the carving come to life. I look forward to having this book in my collection.

Dwayne Gosnell