Whittling Country Folk, Revised Edition

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 how to whittle or an old hand looking for some new ideas, this book delivers plenty of fun, inspiration and satisfaction.

More than 100 step-by-step color photographs guide you through 12 whittling projects that include instructions for painting and staining your completed work. You’ll learn Mike’s quick and easy “clean-cut” method, plus his original formula for mixing your own wood stain in a blender. All projects feature distinctive patterns with easy-to-follow cut-lines.

Advice on tools, sharpening, wood and safety, as well as humorous down-home tales about each friendly country character, are also included.

Softcover, 88 pages, 2014.