Whittling Little Folk

Whittling Little Folk

20 Delightful Characters to Carve and Paint (Fox Chapel Publishing) Scandinavian Style Flat-Plane Carving with 4-Perspective Photos Providing 360-Degree Views of Each Project

A single carving knife and a leisurely afternoon are all you need to create one of the charming little characters featured in this book!

Inside, you'll find 20 characters to carve, including a policeman, a monk, and a football player. The book provides step-by-step instructions and photographs to guide you through the process. Each pattern is presented in four perspectives: the front, back, and sides, offering a complete 360-degree view.

These easy-to-complete projects won’t take up much of your time, yet they are full of personality! With just one carving knife and two simple patterns, you can craft a whole community of characters, such as a policeman, a hard-hat road worker, a monk, a baker, a professor, and a football player. The delightful patterns are included in "Whittling Little Folk," authored by Harley Refsal, a master of the Scandinavian flat-plane carving style.

The whittled little folk are brimming with character, and you can create them by following Refsal's detailed instructions for Kristian, the Scandinavian husband wearing a work shirt, and his wife, Thea, who holds a broom. Once you've completed this couple, you can use the same techniques to finish 18 additional patterns, making slight adjustments as needed.

The book also includes a brief overview of the Scandinavian flat-plane carving style and instructions for painting each little figure. Each pattern provides a comprehensive view, presenting the character from four angles.

While the projects are quick and straightforward to finish, they certainly don’t lack personality. With their rosy cheeks, toothy smiles, humorous outfits, and clever names, these little whittles are a dream come true for anyone who enjoys caricature carving!