Weekend Whittling Projects: Four Quick and Easy Characters to Carve and Paint
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Learn to whittle four little friends with one-of-a-kind personality and charm! Featuring step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and full-size patterns for a snail, bear, troll, and penguin, author and talented woodcarver Sara Barraclough will guide you through each adorable whittling project. Also provided are complete material lists, painting guidance, and inspirational ideas for reimagining these charming characters into your own original masterpieces!
Sara Barraclough
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.
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Weekend Whittling Projects - Sara Barraclough
Introduction
I am so excited to introduce these four little carving projects! They are designed to be made with just a carving knife and some imagination—no cutouts or power tools, just good ol’ fashioned whittling. There’s plenty of room to add your own flair and personality once you get the general shapes down.
People who know me know that I carve in my car—A LOT. All of these creatures were created in my car, so all I had were a detail knife and a rough out knife. I like my carvings to be easily transportable, so you can carve one anywhere—from a campsite to a baseball game. Although these are small
carves, there is plenty of material to take off, so MAKE THOSE CHIPS FLY!
One of my main goals when carving is to make the end design look nothing like the original block—so don’t be afraid to make deep cuts and take off more material than you might be used to. The projects are meant to be on the cartoony
side, with exaggerated details and features. With a few strategically placed cuts, you’ll have a myriad of options for little changes and personalization. The #1 goal is to have fun (and maybe impress your friends with a cute little creature)!
Before You Begin
I get a lot of questions about painting and antiquing. As a general rule, I water down my paints substantially. It is much easier to add an extra coat of paint than it is to take paint off. Plus, I like to