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A fascinating practical introduction to the Danish art of whittling, with inspiration and instructions for making adorable decorative wooden birds.

Snitte, Denmarks art of wood whittling, is a rite of passage for most Scandinavians, and the passion for it lasts a lifetime. Wood whittlings practical, outdoorsy nature has been married to fine craftsmanship in this beautiful book about creating wood-sculpted birds that can be left uncoloured and crisp as they are in wood or coloured carefully to make exquisite sculptures.

Written by a passionate Danish woodsman, Frank Egholm, the book teaches even the beginner the basics of wood whittling a bird shape with step-by-step demonstrations (and templates), how to mount them elegantly on real pieces of wood, and how to paint them delicately to bring out their colourful beauty. From the familiar robin, blue tit and wagtail to the less common yellowhammer, the book has templates for eight European birds.

Whether you are new to whittling or are looking for a fresh project with your whittling skills, this is a perfect book to make something special and tap into the wonders of Scandinavian craft.

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CONTENTS
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GETTING
STARTED
Snitte The Danish Art of Whittling Make Beautiful Wooden Birds - image 11 Before you get started on whittling your birds, make sure all your equipment is in place. On the following few pages well explain how to design and draw your bird template. WHITTLING SMALL BIRDS Small birds with folded wings make really good whittling - photo 12
WHITTLING
SMALL BIRDS
Small birds with folded wings make really good whittling projects. Adults and children from about the age of 11 can carve birds. Of course, your first attempt at whittling a bird will be challenging, but it will be easier the second time and practice makes perfect, as the saying goes. Using dry limewood as a material and cutting the birds outline out of a block of wood first makes the process relatively simple.

Lime is a soft wood and easy to carve, but you can also use other soft woods, such as poplar, alder or basswood. The bird can then be mounted in a decorative fashion for example on a piece of driftwood and painted. So, once you are equipped with a sharp knife and a pre-cut block, its time to whittle. DRAWING For templates see but you can also find inspiration in bird books - photo 13DRAWING For templates see but you can also find inspiration in bird books - photo 14

DRAWING
For templates, see , but you can also find inspiration in bird books and on the Internet. Use a block of wood with a thickness of about 3.54.5cm (11in). The simplest method is to draw the profile of a bird on the block of wood, so that the neck and tail are pointing in the same direction along its length.

Position the template so that it lies along the wood grain, as otherwise the beak can break easily. CUTTING OUT THE BIRD SHAPE Once youre happy with your bird shape you can start - photo 15CUTTING OUT THE BIRD SHAPE Once youre happy with your bird shape you can start - photo 16

CUTTING OUT
THE BIRD SHAPE
Once youre happy with your bird shape, you can start to cut it out. There are several ways you can do this, depending on what equipment you have. To cut out the bird shape you can use a scroll saw with a strong blade or a - photo 17To cut out the bird shape you can use a scroll saw with a strong blade or a - photo 18 To cut out the bird shape you can use a scroll saw with a strong blade, or a jigsaw with a narrow blade for curves. You can also use a fretsawhand scroll saw if you prefer or a band saw with a - photo 19 You can also use a fretsaw/hand scroll saw if you prefer, or a band saw with a narrow blade.
SAFETY
If you are not confident, protect the hand holding the piece of wood with cut-resistant safety Kevlar gloves, for example.

See supplier list, . You can also protect your thumb and fingers with leather finger guards (or you can cut the finger off a thick glove). Snitte The Danish Art of Whittling Make Beautiful Wooden Birds - image 20Snitte The Danish Art of Whittling Make Beautiful Wooden Birds - image 21

WHITTLING
YOUR BIRD
Snitte The Danish Art of Whittling Make Beautiful Wooden Birds - image 22 Now its time to start whittling and bring your bird to life! There are several different whittling techniques you can use to make your bird, all described in this section. If you want to see videos of techniques and birds being whittled, go to www.snittesiden.dk. ROUGH CUTTING Hold the wood in one hand and cut away from you Watch out for - photo 23
ROUGH CUTTING
Hold the wood in one hand and cut away from you. Watch out for your legs! SCISSOR TECHNIQUE Brace your hands against your body holding the knife in the - photo 24
SCISSOR, TECHNIQUE
Brace your hands against your body, holding the knife in the usual way.

Push the knife away from you, and pull the wood back at the same time. You can also twist the knife as you cut. USING A SUPPORT For extra cutting power use a tree stump or a block of wood as - photo 25

USING A SUPPORT
For extra cutting power, use a tree stump or a block of wood as a support, stand up and cut downwards towards the block. You may also need some support when cutting the back of the birds neck, as there is not much to hold on to. USING A WHITTLING BOARD Use a whittling board to support the wood when youre - photo 26
USING A WHITTLING BOARD
Use a whittling board to support the wood when youre sitting down. It is used in the same way as you would when supporting the work on a tree stump or block of wood.

See for instructions for how to make one. THUMB TECHNIQUE Your thumb may become sore so protect it with a thumb guard if - photo 27

THUMB TECHNIQUE
Your thumb may become sore, so protect it with a thumb guard if necessary. Press against the back of the blade. There are three techniques and these can also be combined. Push the knife from behind with your thumb Tilt the hand holding the knife - photo 28Next page
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