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Whittlin' Whistles: How to Make Music with Your Pocket Knife

Whittlin' Whistles: How to Make Music with Your Pocket Knife
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Whittling is great fun, and “Whittlin’ Whistles” shows you why. This book is all about one of the signature projects whittlers enjoy working on—the whistle—which can be make with a pocket knife and some readily available materials, most of which are gathered from nature. While many people would like to whittle, and whittle whistles, most have no idea where to start. Even if they happen to possess good tools, beginners have very little idea of how to proceed. “Whittlin’ Whistles” addresses each and every detail of successful whistle making, and will quickly help beginning carvers produce fun and attractive whistles that they can show off to their friends.. This book is designed to be understandable to younger readers, features numerous full-color instructional photos for each project, and provides a strong emphasis on basic safety and tool care. Featured projects include the classic slip bark whistle, tube whistles with and without a fipple, and reed whistles. Great fun for the whole family, “Whittlin’ Whistles” is also perfect for large craft activities with church groups, summer camps, the Boy Scounts, etc.

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