Snitte

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.