Project Journeys

Themed 10-project paths through the library, each one ordered from easiest to hardest. Pick a theme, work down the list, check off what you finish.

Your First 10 Whittling Projects: A Beginner's Journey

The 10 quickest beginner-friendly whittling projects in the library, in order, so you know exactly what to carve first, second, and next.

Animal Whittling: A 10-Project Journey From Simple Shapes to Detailed Creatures

10 animal whittling projects, ordered from the simplest rounded shapes to more detailed creatures with legs, tails, and faces.

Figures & Characters: A 10-Project Whittling Journey

10 whittled figures and characters, from blocky beginner shapes to more proportioned faces and poses.

Seasonal & Holiday Whittling: A 10-Project Journey

10 seasonal and holiday whittling projects, from quick ornaments to more detailed pieces, in a suggested carving order.

Level Up: A 10-Project Journey Into Intermediate Whittling

10 beginner-intermediate and intermediate whittling projects to try once the beginner basics feel easy.

The 1x1x4 Inch Block: A 10-Project Whittling Journey

10 whittling projects that all use the same 1x1x4 inch basswood blank, the most common beginner block size, ordered easiest first.