

CRAFTS & HOBBIES
112 Pages, 7.5 x 9
Formats: Trade Paper, PDF, EPUB, Mobipocket
Trade Paper, $16.95 (US $16.95) (CA $18.95)
Publication Date: November 2012
ISBN 9781613744963
Rights: US & CA
Chicago Review Press (Nov 2012)
This handbook uses step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions to teach you how to whittle whimsical miniature creatures. With just a sharp knife, a little practice, and the tiniest block of wood, anyone can make a charming carving in less than an hour. You will
· create a simple turnip bear and a carrot mouse to start
· graduate to wood and master a variety of cuts and carving techniques
· learn how to sand, paint, and decorate your tiny carvings
· create a fox, an owl, a horse, a hen, and even a forest or farmyard setting for your miniature menagerie
Steve Tomashek is an artist, photographer, and master carver of miniatures. He is the author of the website Miniature Menagerie, which features animated films of his whittling and his collection of wooden animals. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.