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
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
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