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02154aam a2200289 i 4500 001 30B82A9CA6B511EDAB1CAA9536ECA4DB 003 SILO 005 20230207010047 008 221010r20222017enka 001 0 eng d 010 $a bl2022033496 020 $a 1802792139 020 $a 9781802792133 040 $a IMmBT $b eng $c IMmBT $e rda $d SILO 050 14 $a TT199.7 $b .K37 2022 082 04 $a 736/.4 $2 23/eng/20221010 100 1 $a Karlsson, Niklas, $e author. 245 14 $a The art of whittling : $b a woodcarver's guide to making things by hand / $c Niklas Karlsson. 264 1 $a London : $b Welbeck, $c 2022. 300 $a 159 pages : $b illustrations (chiefly color) ; $c 24 cm. 500 $a Includes index. 505 0 $a The carved surface -- A whittler's tools -- Equipment and the workshop -- Wood -- A whittler's skills: the projects -- Epilogue: a note on simplicity. 520 $a "Whittling is more than just a way of busying idle hands - it is a pastime for those who love the texture of wood and a way of life for those who feel a special connection between people and trees. This beautiful and practical guide to the art of whittling offers the perfect antidote to the stresses of modern life and a means of getting back to basics and creating unique items from scratch. Inside you will learn about the ancient art of whittling as one of the earliest forms of artistic expression; the different types of wood to use in your work; the simple tools you need to get started; and the various cutting techniques. The Art of Whittling also preaches the idea of Danish hygge - translating to coziness and being with friends and family in a warm atmosphere. Here, author Niklas Karlsson gives us an insight into why the Danes are considered the happiest people in the world - and how you can bring some hygge into your own lives"-- $c Provided by publisher. 650 0 $a Wood-carving. 775 08 $i Reproduction of (manifestation): $a Karlsson, Niklas. $t Art of whittling $d London : Carlton Books Ltd., 2017 $z 9781787390034 941 $a 1 952 $l TYPH572 $d 20230207011201.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=30B82A9CA6B511EDAB1CAA9536ECA4DBInitiate Another SILO Locator Search