Carving Comfort Animals: 7 Simple Projects for the Beginner

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Learn to carve simple comfort animals in one sitting! From hatching hedgehogs and slick penguins to turtles with bellies to rub and cute owls too wise to worry, this helpful little booklet will show you how to carve stylized animals with very few tools! Whether you've been carving for years or are picking up a knife for the very first time, these projects are for everyone—for whenever you need them most. Great for stressful times or gifting to someone you love, this compilation of seven all-time favorite projects and patterns from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine is ideal for beginners who are new to the craft. These wood-carved comfort animals are smooth and soothing, and can be used as gifts, calling cards, or to rub like a worry stone to help calm your thoughts. With clear step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and ready-to-use patterns, Carving Comfort Animals is the perfect place to start and practice woodcarving. Also included are sanding, painting, and finishing tips, complete materials and tools lists, and helpful tricks to accomplish each project with ease. Perfect for beginners or those looking for quick, easy projects, with Carving Comfort Animals , you'll learn how to create your own smooth comfort birds, turtles, owls, and more, that are satisfying to create and soothing to the touch!