Fox Chapel Publishing - Quick & Easy Carving for Kids

Quick & Easy Carving for Kids

Kids master 18 whittling projects in single sessions with safe techniques

18 projects designed to finish in a single sitting, each teaching fundamental cuts through objects children actually want to make. A whistle they can blow, kitchen utensils for real cooking, a ring toss game that works, functional pieces that build confidence through completion.

The opening sections cover safety protocols, tool selection, and basic techniques in language that makes sense to young carvers. Egholm, a master carver and bestselling author, knows how to break down knife control and grain reading without overwhelming beginners. Full-size patterns eliminate the guesswork of proportions, letting kids focus on developing their cutting technique rather than struggling with layout.

From simple mushrooms to small ships, projects progress logically while maintaining that critical "done in one session" pace. The 6x9 paperback format works well for shop reference, staying open flat while small hands work. This 128-page guide gives you the structure to introduce woodcarving safely and successfully, whether you're teaching your own children or running youth workshops where genuine skill-building matters more than craft-store projects.

Books and Media

Books and Media Purchase Guide

Books and Media

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