Learn to carve today with fun, fast and easy whittling projects! Whittling Volume 5 is packed with 26 projects that you can make in only minutes, using just a pocket knife. Beginners will get started right away with a 10-minute dog, a fishing lure, and a slip-bark whistle. Quick and easy whittling projects encourage you to relax and unwind with “comfort critters” like a hedgehog, a baby elephant, or a one-twig owl. Then move on to terrific weekend projects, including keepsake ornaments, expressive caricatures, and a fresh take on the traditional ball-in-a-cage. This issue includes a handy whittler’s starter guide that covers all the fundamentals you need to know, from knife selection and sharpening to safety and basic knife cuts.