Beginner's Guide to Whittling

Are you looking to express your inner creativity in a way that produces beautiful works of art?

Do you love learning with your hands and seeing a project through to its finish?

Or maybe you know someone else who you think could benefit from a new hobby like this -- your child for example, or your parents or grandparents?

We all have that spark of creative genius within us, but sometimes we just don't know how to tap into it. Sometimes, the traditional creative mediums of painting, music, and the like just don't cut it.

While there are countless ways one can spend their time being creative, there are only a few that truly bring us back to our roots, back to a time long before cell phones and airplanes.

Do you find it hard to pick a time to sit down and be creative, or that you get random spurts of energy at odd times of the day and don't know what to do with them?

Having a creative hobby is perfect for anyone who answers 'yes' to the above questions.

Whether you find yourself with too much downtime and are looking to fill it with productivity, or you just want a project you can work on here and there when the energy flows, everyone should have a creative hobby.

Did you know that whittling is the easiest creative hobby to pick up quickly and have fun with at any time of the day, anywhere that you are? All you need is a small knife and some wood.

Whittling can quickly become so much more, as well. With the right knowledge of your tools, a finer understanding of the wood itself, and some fun design templates to get you started, you'll be producing masterpieces in no time at all.

• The 4 most important knives for any beginner to own, and how to properly take care of them
• 5 exciting reasons why everyone would take on whittling, no matter what your current skillset or creative outlook
• How whittling can be used as a stress reliever and help anyone to find some peace and quiet
• The best practices for remaining safe while whittling, as well as insider knowledge of the gear you'll be using so that you can best suit your unique needs
• How to master the first 3 basic cutting strokes in no time flat, so that you can get carving as soon as possible
• What type of wood is best for whittling and why, so that you can ensure every project comes out exactly how you envision it
• Tips and tricks for keeping your hands strong and your knives sharp, so that you can whittle whenever you desire

...and so much more!

Enough with all the wondering what to do with this extra time you ha...