Whittling Country Folk

Inside Whittling Country Folk, professional caricature carver Mike Shipley introduces you to a whole clan of colorful backwoods characters from his native Ozarks!

Whether you're a beginner just learning to whittle, or an old hand looking for some new ideas, this book delivers!

First, you'll find valuable "Getting Started" advice on tools, sharpening, wood, and safety. Then, more than 100 step-by-step color photographs guide you through whittling, painting, and staining the practice project, Delmer. You'll learn Mike's quick and easy "clean-cut" method, plus his original formula for mixing your own wood stain in a blender. Finally, 11 additional patterns are provided for you to try on your own, applying what you've learned while creating Delmer.

The projects feature distinctive patterns with easy-to-follow cut-lines, back, front, left, and right views, 360° photos of the finished figure, and painting palette suggestions. You'll even find humorous down-home tales about each friendly country character—from Delmer and Granny to ol' Beau the hound dog!

A great collection for caricature carves looking for some new ideas, or even beginners looking for a detailed starter project, you'll find plenty of fun and inspiration inside Whittling Country Folk, Revised Edition!