In this issue:7 Fun and festive santas you can carveWhittling ornamentsQuick-carver stackable snowmanPainting a duck decoySuper simple sharpningCowboy bottlestopper
Features:*A Traditional Master - Russian woodcarver Vladimir RusinovTechniques:* Making Custom Knife Handles*Sharpening a V-toolProjects:*Bobbing Woodpecker Toothpick Dispenser*Carving a Scandinavian-Style Troll Queen*Carving and Painting a Birdhouse Napkin Holder*Super Simple Fish from 2 by 4s*Sculpting a Stylized Otter*Cute Caricature Chipmunk*Building a Portable Carving Bench* Ribbon and Flowers Frame*Carving a Native American*Creating a Musical Mouse
Features:*Pat Scott Scores BigFormer baseball player carves with Hall-of-Fame right hand*Carvers Unite to Honor Veterans Injured veterans are presented with handcarved eagle canes*Best of Show Impressive projects inspire woodcarvers everywhereProjects:*Great Horned Owl*Carving a Rabbit in Cottonwood Bark*Making Patriotic Pins*Carving a Folk-Art Chickadee*Recipe Chef*Chip Carved Photo Frame*Carve a Tower of Teetering Turtles*Making a Mechanical Bottle Stopper*Roly-Poly Hedgehog*Carving Tree Spirits in Found WoodTechniques:*Dealing with Tree-Killing Insects*Carving Eyes*Using a Contour Gauge*Making Controlled Cuts*Maintaining a Sharp Edge
FEATURESA Monumental MiniatureBy Kathleen RyanAnimated carving depicts folk life in SlovakiaA Bird in the HandBy Kathleen RyanWoodcarving offers comfort to those in needAward-winning Carvings:Woodcarving Illustrated's Best Carving Design ContestBy Bob DuncanContestants show a broad range of creativity and superior craftsmanshipPROJECTSMaking a Comfort BirdBy Frank FoustSmooth lines and a polished finish make these little birds a joy to holdCreating a Chip Carved Christmas TreeBy Bruce NicholasHighlight this festive plaque with color and delicate stab cutsCarving a Spiral Beard Santa OrnamentBy Dave FrancisUnique ornament will be a family favoriteWhittling Snowman EarringsBy Claude FreanerFun gift is easy to carveCarving St NicholasBy Harold EnlowMaster the techniques to carve this classic Christmas iconSculpting Stylized Evergreen TreesBy Dennis CarlsonGraceful spiral is easy to carve and makes a striking displayBuild a Dancing SantaBy Shawn CipaTurn the handle to make the carved Santa move and grooveRelief Carving an AngelBy Maureen HockleyBeautiful wall hanging displays delicate features and graceful fabric foldsCarving a Low-Relief SantaBy Bob BiermannCreating the illusion of depth with careful carving and painted shadowsMaking a Nostalgic Christmas Pull ToyBy Tina ToneyAs the toy moves, wooden ball rotates to display the relief-carved sceneTECHNIQUESUsing Compasses, Calipers, and DividersBy Bob DuncanTransfer measurement and maintain proportions with these simple toolsCustomized Greeting PlaqueBy Deborah PompanoAdd a border or message to personalize your design
Inside this issue of Woodcarving Illustrated you'll find:FeaturesComparing Carving GlovesFormula for Success - carving detailed scale replicas of legendary race carsGifts for CarversMiniature MasterpiecesVic Hood - 2011 Woodcarving Illustrated Woodcarver of the YearCarving Faces in SoftballsProjectsCute Shelf-Sitter CatsCarving a GnomeCarving an American IndianMaking a Chip Carved Welcome SetMaking a Cowboy Bottle StopperCarving a Bathtub BuddyCarving a WitchSuper Simple Santa OrnamentCreate a Poseable RobotTechniquesCarving Thumbnail Accents
Inside this issue of Woodcarving Illustrated, you'll find: Features:*Rising from the Ashes*Motivated to Create*The Work of Rob LuceroProjects:*Carving Scenic Stamps*Carving Interlocking Hearts*Tequila Worm Bottle Stopper*Power Carving a Life-Size Whistling Swan*Carving a Cascading Ribbon Heart Pendant*Carving and Painting a Folk Art Rooster*Carving a Caricature Elephant*Creating a Pierced Relief Carving*Chip Carved Crosses*Folding Carving BenchTechniques:*Holding Your Work*Making Custom Colors
FEATURESSaluting the Best By Mindy KinseyAnnouncing the winners of the 2012 Best Carving Design Contest2012 Woodcarver of the Year:By Bob DuncanHonoring the flat-plane carving pioneer for keeping a dying art aliveGifts for CarversA handy guide to popular gifts for the carvers on your listPROJECTSLearn to Carve Low ReliefBy Chris PyeThese progressively harder projects teach basic relief techniquesCreating a Layered Relief CarvingBy Wayne CulleyCombine individually carved layers to add depth and dimension to your workUnique Bark Houses in the RoundBy Rick JensenNew technique combines two pieces of bark to create freestanding carvingsWhittling LovespoonsBy David WesternQuick and easy project makes a meaningful gift for a loved oneQuick & Easy Ark AnimalsBy Tom HindesUse one technique to power-carve an assortment of animals two by twoCreating a Tricky TrollBy Floyd RhadiganCrafty caricature hides a sinister surpriseMaking a Caricature Amish ManBy Don DearolfLearn to carve this iconic figure in 20 stepsQuick-Carve Pumpkin HouseBy Tim Jackson and Dennis CabotSimple steps turn a bark house into a festive jack o'lanternCarving a Caricature CanineBy Lori DickieUse a premade blank and simple cuts to carve this adorable dogTECHNIQUESCarving a Woman's EyesBy Ian NorburyLearn to carve these difficult but expressive featuresUsing a Carving ArmBy Laverne "e;Sid"e; SidlerHow and why to attach a project to a carving arm
FEATURES(Bark) Cottage IndustryBy Bob DuncanRick Jensen has taught America how to carve cottages from barkMoose Antler MadnessBy Kathleen RyanFive antler carvers transform trophies into works of art2014 Holiday Gift GuideFind the perfect for all the woodworkers on your list (including yourself!
FEATURESArtistic IllusionsBy Kathleen RyanRandal Rosenthal's hyper-realistic art will make you do a double-takeBon AppetitBy Kathleen RyanJim Sneary's carvings will tickle your taste buds and spice up your lifeGreat Gouges:The Essential Tool KitBy Bob DuncanA stress-free beginner's guide to choosing toolsMiniature MasterpiecesBy Kathleen RyanCarving miniscule scenes and figures is a Jangid family traditionPATTERNSPower-Carved Pirate ShipBy Ben TylerIndulge your inner pirate by making a miniature Jolly RogerGrizzly BearBy Gordon and Marsha StillerUse this pattern to carve or burn a realistic grizzlyPROJECTSIrresistible Carved CupcakesBy Jack ProseiloCarve these adorable cupcakes for a birthday, anniversary, or holidaySmall Wonders Tree SpiritBy Evgeny "e;Zheka"e; KrayushkinContemplate nature and balance as you carve this smiling spiritSweet Spring RabbitBy Charles PlunkettEasy add-ons bring this caricature to lifeMiniature Welsh LovespoonsBy Robert W.
FEATURESUnder the SeaBy Kathleen RyanBill Johnson dives into chip carving to create enchanting marine lifeThe Doane Woodcarving ExperienceBy Kathleen RyanJoin this workshop to sharpen your carving skills, meet the top instructors in the country, and make friends.
FEATURESThe Art of Lead CarvingBy Kathleen RyanSkeletal RemainsBy Kathleen RyanMeet DoderhultarnBy Harley RefsalDecrypting Thai CarvingBy Mindy KinseyGetting a Handle on itBy Mindy KinseyLearn to "e;Weave"e; WoodBy Charley PhillipsStraw-Stuffed ScarecrowBy Jim HiserOld World-Style Chip CarvingBy Jan JensonNuts for the HolidayBy Larry GuayGetting Started with Architectural CarvingBy Mike AllenPROJECTSCarving a PumpkinBy Lundy CuppGrizzly Bear BustBy Kirt CurtisNew Options for Bark CottagesBy Rick JensenThe Halloween ExpressBy Greg YoungThai-Inspired Relief CarvingBy Steve SmithCandy Corn GoblinsBy Randy George
PATTERNSCowboy SnowmanBy Gerald and Barb SearsDetailed patterns & painting tips help you make a Wild West snowmanA Chip-Carved ChristmasBy Bruce & Judy NicholasCreate a tree full of festive chip-carved holiday ornamentsTECHNIQUESVictorian Father ChristmasBy John ZanzalariA Specialized finishing technique makes this carving look like a well-loved heirloomPROJECTSCustomize This SantaBy Dale GreenMix and match accessories or create a custom scene to personalize this Santa carving projectWhistle a Holiday TuneBy Don SwartzCute Santa carving is also a functional whistle2-in-1 Heart PendantBy T.
FEATURESAnd The Winner Is Announcing the first winners in the 2016 People's Choice ContestMiniature MasterpiecesBy Kathleen RyanExtraordinary Renaissance carving depict religious scenes in minuscule reliefSoapstone ArtistyBy Kathleen RyanThree sculptors share their tipsNo Fear at 94By Dean OttesonNonagenarian Tony Giuffrida fills retirement with creative carvingHeavenly PewsBy Kathleen RyanCindy Chinn combined carving, glass, and light to create angelic art.
PATTERNSCarve an Easy OuthouseBy Gary FentonRickety outhouse is fun to carve, easy to customizeTECHNIQUESCarving Feminine FeaturesBy Harold EnlowMaster the subtle differences that allow you to carve an attractive female faceFEATURESCaptured MotionBy Alan J GarbersGerry Quotzkuyva's Katsina carvings are like forbidden snapshots of the traditional dancesThe international Woodcarvers Congress: Half a Century of Carving ExcellenceBy Kathleen Ryan A look at the long history of the country,s oldest carving showSummer SchoolBy Mindy KinseyTake a fun & educational vacation at a carving school or roundupAnd the Winner IsMore winners in the 2016 People's Choice Contest!
PATTERNSCarving a Halloween SignBy Vernon DePauwUse a few simple tools to create a folk-art signJack o'PhantomBy Floyd RhadiganEasy carved "e;folds"e; make this silly spook look like it's floatingOn-the-Go Carving DeskBy Tom NollerQuick and easy plywood box protects your tools and contains your chipsFEATURESDepth-Defying ArtBy Kathleen RyanRick Harney's portraits are so much less than they appearChange of HeartBy Toni FitzgeraldBrian Paul Kolakowski found his third calling in woodA Tough Nut to CrackBy Kathleen RyanRussian artist Arkady Tsesarsky turns ugly nuts into ivory-like miniature marvelsWinning WondersMeet the winners of the third 2016 People's Choice ContestPROJECTSRealistic LighthouseBy Bob HersheyThe natural shape of cottonwood bark makes it perfect for this projectBuilding a Whimsical BankBy Bill PowellForget bark: Use basswood blanks and shallow relief techniques to make a village worth visitingSweet TreatsBy Jack ProseiloThese easy-to-carve trinkets look good enough to eatCarving a CroneBy Suzy FueshkoUse a delicate touch with your tools to create this haunting carvingMake a Majestic BisonBy Jim WillisUse hand tool to re-create this American iconWise Wizard Practice PieceBy Mike PoundersPick a feature and exaggerate it to enhance your skills and customize your carvingLearning to Carve SoapBy Barbara MillikanGood clean fun can be the beginning of a lifelong passion for carvingCarving a Caricature WoodsmanBy Jim FeatherTurn the head to give your carving movement and personalityCarving a Train-in-StationLike a ball-in cage, this captive locomotive slides on its rails
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