Wednesday 30 September 2009
Fruit stone whittling
In lack of wood one can whittle small objects from fruit-stones. The stones are harder than most wood and must be scrubbed and dried before use. It seems like the natural shape and surface of the peach-stone lends itself well for monkey motifs. 
Peach-Stone collection
Pit-monkeys with interesting decoration
Knives of France
Knives of France. An Opinel should be in there somewhere for sure. Think its No. 10 from the top on the right actually.
Tuesday 29 September 2009
Whittling
Whittling is the art of carving shapes out of raw wood with a knife.
Whittling is typically performed with a light, small-bladed knife, usually a pocket knife. Specialised whittling knives are available as well. They have thick handles which are easier to grip for long periods allowing precise control and pressure.
Occasionally the terms “whittling” and “carving” are used interchangeably, but they are different arts. Carving employs the use of chisels, gouges, and a mallet, while whittling involves only the use of a knife. These days whittling is mainly a hobby and not a living as it used to be before carving machines were invented.
Whittling is typically performed with a light, small-bladed knife, usually a pocket knife. Specialised whittling knives are available as well. They have thick handles which are easier to grip for long periods allowing precise control and pressure.
Occasionally the terms “whittling” and “carving” are used interchangeably, but they are different arts. Carving employs the use of chisels, gouges, and a mallet, while whittling involves only the use of a knife. These days whittling is mainly a hobby and not a living as it used to be before carving machines were invented.
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