·Green woodworking is now a trending topic in the carving world. It is a very old technique that at one point was thought to be obsolete but is now making a resurgence because it challenges the assumptions of industrial woodworking and provides an eco-friendly alternative to wood processing. ·Unseasoned (green) wood can be worked with more easily, with less effort on the body and less deterioration on the hand tools involved. The secret is to work on wood while it's still moist, as the more it dries, the harder it is to process it. ·Features 25+ projects for simple beautiful everyday items you make with wood straight from the backyard. ·Includes sections of proper tools to use, woodgrain, carving techniques, projects, decorating and finishing techniques. ·The authors' background bodes well for international sales and foreign translation. (The Egholm's plan to publish the Danish translation for their first FCP book with Forlaget Aslak (which seems to translate to Divine Sport Publishing Company).

·The Scandinavian aesthetic has risen sharply in popularity in the US since the 1950's but saw a massive surge in 2020 after the pandemic drove more people to work from home. Since the aesthetic emphasizes minimalism, simple forms and soothing color palettes, consumers gravitate toward it in an effort to turn their home into a sanctuary. ·This is Frank's second book with FCP. His first book, Quick and Easy Whittling for Kids, will be released in July 2023.