Start your new bird whittling hobby
The Nuthach Bird Whittling Pack
Take the stress out of your life and start a
new hobby try whittling and turn this
whittling block into a lifelike nuthatch,
pack includes:Nuthatch Bird Block full
instructions on how to get started with
bird whittling.
Start Whittling
The fact that you are at this page is an indication that you are interested in whittling wood. I do wonder what has set you off on this journey. Maybe you have had a long time ambition to be creative with wood or you have seen a carver displaying his goods at a craft fair or in fact our paths have crossed and I have inspired you. No matter what I am glad to see you are here.
Whittling
When you first start don't expect miracles and please stick with it. Remember we all have to start somewhere and with perseverance your skill will develop and you will gain a hobby for life
Whittling project Don't be too ambitious
Don't be too ambitious make sure your knife is sharp. You could start with a small branch a twig even, if you just practice taking the wood off to a point, this will give you an idea of how to hold the knife and how the wood reacts
As another alternative I suggest taking a walk around your local wood. Look for some soft wood, you can whittle a shape of a small bird, animal heads or flowers. I have made a stick with ivy on it, for example and you could start a project like this too see here
Other whittling projects can be found in books and magzines. When you have found something, draw and trace them onto a block of wood then start to whittle away the wood.
Do it for about 30 minutes then have a break, your work can look rough in appearance but dont let this worry you as it is your first attempt and you will improve with time.
There is many whittling books available but I have found the book "Whittling Twigs and Branches" to be an excellent starting point. There are 6 well set out chapters ranging from what knife to use with easy understandable text and projects for you to try. Take a look at the project to whittle a flower which is so simple but very effective.
Whittling is a lovely hobby and will give you a lifetime of enjoyment. If you are thinking of doing a bird whittling project try our Nuthatch Whittling Pack and if your interested you could become one of the first Wood Whittling Project affiliate and find tips, ideas and chances to win our Bird Whittler packs and for anyone who just love whittled birds look out for our special discount's voucher ideal for a unusual special gift.
Whittling Woods projects
There many types of whittling wood but if you are looking to start bird whittling I would suggest trying American lime which is very easy to cut and whittle or if you would like an easier option try my Nuthatch Whittling Pack
Tools.
I often get told the interesting story about people remembering their parents sitting at the side of the roaring fire whittling a piece of wood with a pen knife and yes there are many types of whittling knives on the market today here are a few:- Swedish sloyed, Butz carving knife, Whittlin jack knife etc.
You will get your own feel for the knife you are using but what I will say is, don't rush out and buy the most expensive knife on someone's recommendation because that knife may suit them but may not suit you. I use a fixed blade "Stanley Knife" and would not use anything else so try this first and see how you go with it.
Whittling Projects completed from a block of lime using a stanley knife
