Japanese Boat Whittling Kit

We found these DIY wood whittling kits in Japan and couldn’t wait to bring them back.

This lovely boat is the perfect weekend project. Whittle away the blocks to your desired shape, sand down any rough edges, construct and then paint or wax to finish.

Experience the satisfaction of learning a new craft, and then floating a wooden boat crafted with your own fair hands.

Wrapped in fun Japanese packaging, they’d also make a great gift for someone who loves making things, as a first step into the world of woodcraft.

The kit contains Japanese Cedar wood blanks, thread and needle and grades of sandpaper. A knife is not included as part of the kit, but a small craft knife or pen knife would be sufficient. Waxing or painting when finished will prolong the life of the wood.