A Beginner's Book of Carving Neckerchief Slides: Pins and Magnets

Tailored specifically to hobbyists who are trying woodcarving for the first time, this guide to shaping simple yet expressive neckerchief slides worn by youth groups worldwide features 80 projects ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced beginner. Detailed are the five basics steps necessary to carve each of the projects, as well as an introduction to painting, including a discussion of the various types of paints that are available and the methods that can be used to finish the projects. Also included are three carving demonstrations—a wolf, eagle, and an Indian chief—that carefully guide the novice woodcarver through each step of the process.