Snitte
Subtitle: the Danish art of whittling : make beautiful wooden birds
By: Frank Egholm
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9781849944403
Subjects: Birds in art; Technique; Wood-carving
Other titles: Danish art of whittling
Description: Create simple but stunning bird sculptures with snitte, the Danish art of wood whittling--even if you're a beginner! Master the art and craftsmanship of snitte, Denmark's traditional whittling technique. With its step-by-step demonstrations, this gorgeous book makes it easy even for beginners to grasp the basics. Learn how to whittle a bird shape, delicately paint the sculpture to bring out its beauty, and elegantly mount the finished product. A dozen templates for European species feature robins, blue tits, chaffinches, woodpeckers, and more.
Notes: Includes index.