Carving For Kids

This book was written to an adult, with the assumption that they will be introducing and guiding their children through this wonderful hobby. Although some experience on the adult's part would of course be helpful, the book is written for the beginner. A helpful introduction acquaints you with carving, wood, and the tools you'll need. The next section contains some simple practice projects that will help you (and your children) get comfortable with the techniques before you begin a more result-driven project. After this, the book is broken down into three chapters: The Youngest (ages 4-8), Preteens (9-12), and Teens (13-17). Each chapter holds three or four age-appropriate activities; some examples include a nameplate, a wooden spoon, and a duck carving. These chapters (as well as the introductory chapters) are simply formatted in step-by-step directions, each accompanied by full-color photographs to guide you through the project from beginning to end. 95 glossy pgs. Melissa