Transform a stick into a classic owl. Master whittler Chris Lubkemann shares his take on this classic carving project. Many carvers start out by carving a 5-Minute Owl. Chris Lubkemann shows how the bark on a branch is perfect to imply an owl’s feathers. While it might take you a […]
Practice one simple technique to make all sorts of projects There are only two techniques you need to know to whittle almost any of Chris Lubkemann’s projects: sharpening a knife and carving curls. If you need to review your sharpening technique, watch this video. If you’ve got that down, […]
Whittle your first project! Versatile letter opener can also be a fork, jam spreader, or pickle poker You’ve found some branches, chosen a knife, and shaped and sharpened the blade. It’s time to carve! Chris Lubkemann’s favorite first project is a versatile letter opener. You’ll learn how to shape […]
Learn how to sharpen a knife for safe, easy whittling A sharp knife is a safe knife. That might not seem logical, but it’s true. You will have much greater control over a sharp knife, and be able to push it much more gently through the wood, than you […]
Learn how to shape your knife’s blade for whittling To carve small twigs and tight spaces, Chris Lubkemann recommends reshaping the blade of your knife to give it more of a point. In order to make the curls that decorate Chris’s roosters, flowers, trees, and other designs, you’ll also […]
Learn what makes the perfect pocketknife You can whittle with almost any knife, but some will make it more fun and comfortable than others. Get advice on picking the perfect pocketknife from the expert whittler Chris Lubkemann. He’ll tell you which blades you need (and which ones you don’t) […]
Learn which woods are best for whittling Want to start whittling? Author and expert Chris Lubkemann makes it fun and easy. In this video, Chris will tell you which twigs, branches, and even household items are best for shaping into flowers, forks, roosters, owls, and other quick projects. […]
