Karvsnitt by Jogge Sundqvist

The newest offering by Jogge Sundqvist, Karvsnitt presents Carving, Pattern & Color in the Slojd Tradition. This book teaches you techniques for cutting triangle chips, fingernail cuts, lines, and letters -- plus you'll learn what kind of wood, knives and tools you need to get started, and techniques for painting your finished work. You'll find fifteen projects, from simple decorations on knife handles and signs to more demanding objects such as boxes and combs. In addition to providing practical knowledge, Karvsnitt opens a window into older slojd and folk art, and provides in-depth descriptions of the traditional meanings of different patterns and symbols.