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
FEATURESCelebrating 15 Years of Craftsmanship in WoodGM's Fisher Body Craftsman's GuildBy John JacobusCarving out a career in the design world--1950's styleRecreating a MasterpieceBy Jeff JonesTurn-of-the-century table inspires a life-long love of carving, three generations laterThe Netsuke Carvings of Cornel SchneiderDetailed carvings demonstrate a love of natureAntler Sculpture by Bill MatzFascinating medium proceduces unique carvingsPROJECTSCarved Garden ChairBy Jan OegemaCustomize this sturdy chair with your own relief carved designsChip Carved LandscapeBy Barry McKenzieFree-form chip carving enhances natural wood grainRealistic RabbitBy Leah WachterTexturing techniques bring this adorable rabbit to lifeCarving the Ball and ClawBy Mike BurtonSequential carving helps you duplicate this traditional furniture elementNative American BustBy Mark GargacPortraying character with distinctive facial featuresHand Carved ClassicsBy Kivel WeaverPractice your knife carving with chain links and a ball-in-cageCottonwood Bark VikingBy Rick JensenRugged features make this warrior the perfect subject for bark carvingCarving Habitat: TwigBy Kenny VermillionPower carve highly detailed branches tailored to showcaseRelief Carve a Whimsical HouseBy Jim ClinePower tools speed up the carving process and add unique textureTECHNIQUESThe Design ProcessBy Marv KaisersattTaking a caricature from concept to completionSetting Up ShopBy Chris PyeA carver needs more than sharp tools; the workspace, bench, and lighting are equally importantDEPARTMENTSEditor's LetterFrom Our MailbagNews & NotesTips & TechniquesReader GalleryNew ProductsJudge's CritiqueRelief ColumnCalendar of EventsComing FeaturesAdvertising Directory & ClassifiedsTeacher's Corner
FEATURES Best of Show By Bob Duncan - Award-winning carvings from the nation's top woodcarving showsAndy Anderson's Custom Carved Furniture By Paul Volpp -A unique look a the grandfather of caricature carvings' lesser-known work PROJECTS Handcarving a Baby Spoon By Carl Johnson - Quick and easy project makes a unique giftWhittling Whimsical Bookmarks By Jack Lund - Playful figures make quick and easy gifts Carving a Caricature Pig By Christine Coffman - Charming character makes an ideal beginner project Turning Branches into Spice Shakers By Chris Lubkemann - Rustic salt and pepper holders add personality to your table or picnic basket Make a Moving Magnetic Carving By Larry Wolterstorff - Clever use of magnets is a fun conversation starter Power Carving a Polar Bear By Chuck Solomon and Dave Hamilton - Develop your skills with this easy stylized designCarving an Army Private By Arnold Smith - Attention to detail brings this caricature of an enlisted man to life Sculpting Elegant Horse Head Bookends By Chris Pye - Stylized carvings are modeled after classic T'ang Dynasty horses Carve a Stylized Trout By Tom Dean - Use power tools to create a beautiful carved fish Relief Carve an Old World Saint By Nora Hall - Create the look of flowing fabric with classic techniques TECHNIQUES Sanding Techniques By Mike Burton - Decrease sanding time with shop-tested tipsCreating Seashell Decorations By Robert L.
Carve autumn-inspired earrings, a structural mobius strip, a loyal Golden Retriever walking stick topper, Halloween ornaments and caricatures, and more!
FEATURESPreserving the PastBy Bob DuncanThe rise, fall, and rebirth of carved carousel horsesSculpting in WoodWith Betty SagerTalented artist pays tribute to loved onesFirst CutsA carver's journey to becoming a member of the Caricature Carvers of AmericaPROJECTSCarving Wooden EggsWith Linda TudorThe Grand Old Flag EggCarving Habitat MushroomBy Kenny VermillionAdd realism to your wildlife carvings or carve this mushroom as a stand alone pieceMississippi AlligatorBy Gordon and Marsha StillerStylized Grizzly BearBy Kelly WinnSimple lines capture the essence of the animal without hours of detailingPersonalized Love SpoonBy Jim GledhillPattern template makes production carving easyRealistic Sanderling Painting TemplatesBy Del HerbertThese easy templates create a flawless finishElf Country Stylized MaskBy Mary Cook, Carved by Lou CacioppoCombine realistic facial features with stylized techniques for a striking displayDuck TonightBy Arnold SmithFacial expressions and body language let you tell a story with your carvingPortable Carving StationBy James M.
FEATURES2008 Santa Carving ContestPrize-winning entries and highlights from this year's contestWoodcarving that Gets NoticedBy Rex BransonTeam mascots on a large scale promote woodcarving and community pride.
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
FEATURESThe next Generation of WoodcarversBy Kathleen RyanMeet six award-winning young carversThe Work of Mavasta HonyoutiBy Alan GarbersHopi carver carries on the tradition in cottonwood rootsPATTERNSCarving Folk-Art BirdsBy Don DeeroffHighlight the tool marks with a little paint to simulate feathers on these simple designsPatriotic BearBy Mike ShipleyCelebrate the stars and stripes with a droll version of Uncle SamCooper Hawk PortraitBy Sue WaltersWoodburn (or relief carve) a striking wildlife portraitGenie Bottle StopperBy Lawrence SpinakEasy-carve caricature embodies a fun play on wordsPROJECTSWhittling Summer EarringsBy Pete LuxbacherSimple designs will delight all summer longBill's Smile Walking StickBy Dick BryantAdd a friendly wood spirit to your walking stickMaking a Hook KnifeBy Cariboo BladesTurn an old saw blade into a useful carving knifeCarving a Caricature CowboyBy Ellis OlsonOld-timer looks as rugged as the land he worksChip-Carved ToolboxBy David StewartBuild and embellish your own toolboxPower Carving a Bark OuthouseBy Robert De VriesCute carving makes a useful lavatory nightlightCarving a SeashellBy Bill DonaldsonStylized hardwood shell is modeled after the real thingCarving a FishermanBy Dennis ThorntonCarve a curmudgeonly caricature for your favorite fishermanTECHNIQUESShop-made Sanding DrumsBy Bill KinnearMake custom rotary-tool sanders from inexpensive hardwareOutdoor Finishes and GluesBy Bob DuncanUse the right products to ensure your outdoor projects lastCarving LipsBy Harold EnlowSimple techniques to carve smiling and frowning lipsLearn to Paint: Using Oil PaintsLearn the basics of oil painting by making a summery plaque
Featured in this issue:10 tips for realistic birds of preyCarving classic bookendsWood engravingOzark CaricatureCreating Natural HabitatPainting your chip carvings
Features2007 Santa Carving Contest Prize-winning entries and highlights from annual contestPursuing a PassionBy Bob DuncanInnovative 3D patterns enable blind artisan to carve in reliefWoodcarving Hollywood-StyleBy Bob DuncanLocal artists teach Sissy Spacek to carve for her latest roleFirst CutsCCA members Harold Enlow, Randy Landen, Gerald Sears, and Joe You share stories and tips on getting started in carvingPROJECTSSimple Starter SantaBy Kathleen SchuckBeginner Santa makes an ideal weekend projectEasy Evergreen PuzzleBy Sandy SmithCarved, interlocking pieces create a folk-style ornamentFolk Art SantaBy Rick JensenAn antique finish gives Santa the look of a treasured heirloomEasy Weekend Nuthatch PinBy George CalefBasic power carving techniques create a fun and functional pinOlde World Santa OrnamentBy Mark GargacPierced cuts add interest to this traditional Santa carvingHoliday Memories SantaBy Shawn CipaCarved Santa proudly displays your Holiday photosCarving a Dogwood LeafBy Kenny VermillionPower carved leaf adds realism and authenticity to your habitatDecorative Floral SledBy Charley PhillipsColorful poinsettias highlight a relief-carved centerpieceSimple Carved MoldingsBy Chris PyeRepeating designs are perfect accents for frames and furnitureDelicate Pierced OrnamentsBy Barry McKenzieChip carve through the wood to produce stunning decorationsDEPARTMENTSEditor's LetterFrom Our MailbagNews & NotesTips & TechniquesReader GalleryJudge's CritiqueCalendar of EventsComing FeaturesAdvertising Directory & ClassifiedsTeacher's Corner
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
FEATURESCarving an 1880s Western Train Members of the Caricature Carvers of America join forces to create a nostalgic displayTechniquesDrilling Clean HolesBy Bob DuncanEasily store back issues in a three-ring binder with the aid of this simple jigCreating Clothespin CarvingsBy Forrest HolderClever idea turns ordinary clothespins into festive Christmas ornamentsChip Carver's LapboardBy Gary MacKayCarve in your living room with this simple shop-made boardProjectsCarve and Paint an Evergreen TreeBy Bob MasonComplement your Christmas carvings with elegant handcarved treesSecret Treasures Santa ClausBy Deborah CallSanta's chimney doubles as a hidden boxHand Carving a Simple ReindeerBy Don SwartzEasy-to-carve deer is the perfect complement to your holiday displayCarving a Star OrnamentBy Jim SebringCreate colorful holiday ornaments with basic techniquesHeirloom Santa OrnamentBy Wayne ShinleverHand carve this festive design modeled after vintage glass ornamentsCarve a Christmas StockingBy Chris PyeDelightful project adds country charm to your holiday decorWhittling Santa PencilsBy Ron JohnsonTurn ordinary pencils into festive Santas in eight easy stepsCarving Farmyard AnimalsBy Irene Bertils and Dusty DussingerCreate ornaments or freestanding toys from these simple designsPower Carve a Wooden SpoonBy Chuck Solomon and Dave HamiltonFunctional project introduces basic power carving techniquesPassing Preflight InspectionBy Sandy SmithLearn texturing secrets and get a behind-the-scenes look at the planning processEasy Santa OrnamentBy Dan HaackQuickly build your holiday inventory with eye stamps and a simple templateRelief Carve a Winter LighthouseBy Robert StadtlanderCapture the tranquility of a snow-covered landscape with this painted relief sceneMaking Heirloom Baby RattlesBy Gene HochhalterClassic carving projects make thoughtful giftsDEPARTMENTSEditor's ColumnFrom Our MailbagNews and NotesTips and TechniquesReader GalleryProduct ReviewRelief ColumnCalendar of EventsComing FeaturesAd Directory & ClassifiedsWoodchips
Featured in this issue:Easy-to-carve marching soldiersCarved ornaments7 santa projectsStep-by-step celtic carved box50+ winning santasChainsaw sculptures from the masters5 smart solutions for carving challenges
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
FEATURESBest of ShowAward-winning carvings from the nation's top woodcarving showsSharing the Joy of Carving WoodBy Dave BrockBuild self confidence and provide a life-long hobby by teaching kids to carveFirst CutsMark Gargac and Fred Wilbur provide valuable tips for carvers and share their first carvingsExploring the Culture of Maori WoodcarvingBy Mike DaviesNew Zealand natives use woodcarving to document their history and honor their ancestorsPROJECTSMaking a Tramp Art FrameBy Jim SebringEasy chip cuts and simple joints make this frame an ideal project for novice carversHand Carve a Realistic WolfBy Dee GipsonWoodburn detailed fur texture on this classic predatorPower Carve an Eagle PinBy Al GronckiMiniature project hones your carving and burning techniquesCreate a Nostalgic WhirligigBy Vernon DePauwSimple carved features, spinning arms, and a rustic finish make this project a winnerCarving a Wren in the RoundBy Chris PyeWork with the grain and supporting wood to add strength to fragile areasMaking a Gargoyle CaneBy Shawn CipaConstruction techniques for carving a functional caneCarving a Watchful DragonBy Floyd RhadiganThis fun shelf sitter is the perfect guardian for your bookshelfTECHNIQUESHow to Select the Right Power Carving EquipmentBy Chuck Solomon and Dave HamiltonAn overview of the types of tools and different modelsCarving Realistic Wrinkles and FoldsBy Mary-Ann Jack-Bleach and Fred ZavadilCreate accurate details by studying how clothing relates to anatomyCreating a Simple ArmatureBy Marv KaisersattDesign your own carving with the aid of armatures and clay modelsDEPARTMENTSEditor's ColumnFrom Our MailbagNews and NotesTips and TechniquesReader GalleryProduct ReviewRelief ColumnCalendar of EventsComing FeaturesAd Directory & ClassifiedsWoodchips
Featured in this issue:5 step-by-step tutorials - learn from the mastersHistoric ship modelMaking antique-style decoysEagle walking stickSame $$ Make your own carving vice
Featured in this issue:Special woodburning issueCarve and detail a feather pinUsing wood inlays for color and contrastCarve and assemble a mechanical cork stopper
Spring is almost here, and this new issue of Woodcarving Illustrated is perfect for breathing new life and brushing up on your carving (and painting) skills!
In this Issue:FEATURES:The Whittling Whimsy of Walt Garrison by Kathleen RyanGifts for CarversTom Wolfe: Woodcarver of the Year by Bob DuncanPROJECTS:Carving a Pierced Relief Tree by MaAnna StephensonMaking a Carved Jack-O-Lantern by Sandy SmithCarving an Oak Leaf Bowl by Chris PyeCarving a Private Investigator by Dennis ThorntonCarving a Woodspirit in Cottonwood Bark by Edward OttoPower Carve a Canvasback Duck by Chuck Solomon and Dave HamiltonHandcarving a Realistic Squirrel by Leah GoddardRelief Carve an Autumn Scene by Bob BiermannMaking Maple Leaf Pins by John HoesmanMiniature Scarecrow Ornament by Gerald SmithShelf Sitter Elf by Floyd RhadiganTECHNIQUES:Embellishing with Basswood Inlays by David StewartSawing Carving Blanks by Jim WillisDEPARTMENTS:Editor's LetterFrom Our MailbagNews and NotesTips and TechniquesReader GalleryCalendar of EventsComing FeaturesAd DirectoryWoodchips
This issue features:Power carving: quick, easy, effectiveHiking sticks: with ball-inpcage designSimple and strong shellac finishesEasy-carve realistic eyesMake a dragon for your deskCarve more, sharpen less: our $90 solution
Featured in this issue:Summer carving projects for beginnersWorkshop designsOne knife project - carve a folk figure in under two hoursFriendship cane -group carving projectTurned and carved - an expert galleryMeet Rick Butz - Woodcarver of the YearBald eagle portrait
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
