·Step-by-step projects feature dogs, birds, wolves, cats, rabbits, foxes, badgers and more ·Includes full size patterns and materials/tools list for each project ·Introductory beginner section covers basics such as carving cuts, safety tips, woodgrain, finishes and sharpening ·Great pattern book for beginners, intermediate and advanced carvers ·Projects require minimal finishing. Excellent to display in their natural state ·Sanding is a big part of the aesthetic of these carvings, so Wouter includes in-depth sanding steps with color photography ·Author, Wouter de Bruijn, lives in Middelburg, Netherlands, and has been carving since 2019, when he took a spoon carving course during a trip to Norway. His work has appeared several times in Woodcarving Illustrated magazine, including on the cover of the summer 2022 issue.