About The Bird Whittler.
Learn about an individual who studied birds in their natural habitats and turned his love for birds into lifelike songbirds using only a Stanley knife and wood.
How The Bird Whittler Started.
Take one individual bird whittler who studies birds in their natural habitats, then give him a general purpose Stanley knife and a block of lime wood and ask him to whittle a lifelike songbird.
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My friend decided to convince me that I could also make a wren, just like his masterpiece, and sent me off with the wren, a wren wood block, his expensive carving tools, and instructions on how to hold it in a vice, then just chip away, following his example.
Making the Wren.
After placing the small wren in a very big vice, I went to work with his chisels and began chipping away at the bird. I did not find it easy on such a small piece of wood. I then took it out of the vice. I proceeded to hold the bird. Using the chisel's free hand, I learned very quickly to take care because I slipped and just missed losing a finger. I decided to look in my toolbox to see what other tools could do the job and found a Stanley knife. I found I had far more control, and removing the wood became a lot easier. I found that I produced, even if I say so myself, a beautiful looking Wren.
Judgement Day!
I was excited after making the Wren, but on arrival at my friend’s, I began doubting myself and what he would say. But he was full of praise and then asked me how I had gone with making the wren and if I had looked after his expensive chisels. I decided to tell him the truth that I had only used a Stanley knife, but then I had to show him how I did it, and his next comment was, “Bloody hell, do you mean I could have done it with a Stanley knife and not spent £500 on a load of chisels!” which even today still puts a smile on my face and all my customers' and bird whittling students'.
Back then and today.
The Bird Whittling hobby continues from back then, with other friends liking the birds I whittled, and then their friends of friends started buying them. Today, some 38 years later, a hobby has now grown into a business where whittled birds are sold all around the world, and customers can now purchase whittled or hand painted birds. To this day there is a waiting list, you can buy a whittling packs, and many students from around the world are enjoying their new hobby of whittling.
The Bird Whittler Updates.
The latest birds being whittled.
Making the Wren.
After placing the small wren in a very big vice, I went to work with his chisels and began chipping away at the bird. I did not find it easy on such a small piece of wood. I then took it out of the vice. I proceeded to hold the bird. Using the chisel's free hand, I learned very quickly to take care because I slipped and just missed losing a finger. I decided to look in my toolbox to see what other tools could do the job and found a Stanley knife. I found I had far more control, and removing the wood became a lot easier. I found that I produced, even if I say so myself, a beautiful looking Wren.
Judgement Day!
I was excited after making the Wren, but on arrival at my friend’s, I began doubting myself and what he would say. But he was full of praise and then asked me how I had gone with making the wren and if I had looked after his expensive chisels. I decided to tell him the truth that I had only used a Stanley knife, but then I had to show him how I did it, and his next comment was, “Bloody hell, do you mean I could have done it with a Stanley knife and not spent £500 on a load of chisels!” which even today still puts a smile on my face and all my customers' and bird whittling students'.
Back then and today.
The Bird Whittling hobby continues from back then, with other friends liking the birds I whittled, and then their friends of friends started buying them. Today, some 38 years later, a hobby has now grown into a business where whittled birds are sold all around the world, and customers can now purchase whittled or hand painted birds. To this day there is a waiting list, you can buy a whittling packs, and many students from around the world are enjoying their new hobby of whittling.
The Bird Whittler Updates.
The latest birds being whittled.
Bullfinch (Reserved)
Wren (For Sale)
Goldfinch (Reserved)
Great Tit (SOLD)
Nuthatch (SOLD)
Robin (Reserved)
Kingfisher (SOLD)
Wren (For Sale)
Goldfinch (Reserved)
Great Tit (SOLD)
Nuthatch (SOLD)
Robin (Reserved)
Kingfisher (SOLD)
Small Jay (Sold)
Blue Tit (Reserved)
Blue Tit (Reserved)
The Bird Wittler Disclaimer.
The content provided on The Bird Whittler website is intended solely as a general guide for those interested in the art of bird whittling. While we aim to inspire and inform, all tutorials, tips, and demonstrations are for informational purposes only. By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You are solely responsible for your own safety and actions when attempting any whittling techniques described or shown.
- The use of sharp tools such as Stanley knives carries inherent risks. Proper care, supervision (where appropriate), and safety precautions must always be taken.
- The Bird Whittler accepts no liability or responsibility for any injuries, damages, or losses that may occur as a result of following the content on this site or using any tools mentioned.