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FEATURES A Monumental Miniature By Kathleen Ryan Animated carving depicts folk life in Slovakia A Bird in the Hand By Kathleen Ryan Woodcarving offers comfort to those in need Award-winning Carvings: Woodcarving Illustrated’s Best Carving Design Contest By Bob Duncan Contestants show a broad range of creativity and superior craftsmanship PROJECTS Making a Comfort Bird By Frank Foust Smooth lines and a polished finish make these little birds a joy to hold Creating a Chip Carved Christmas Tree By Bruce Nicholas Highlight this festive plaque with color and delicate stab cuts Carving a Spiral Beard Santa Ornament By Dave Francis Unique ornament will be a family favorite Whittling Snowman Earrings By Claude Freaner Fun gift is easy to carve Carving St Nicholas By Harold Enlow Master the techniques to carve this classic Christmas icon Sculpting Stylized Evergreen Trees By Dennis Carlson Graceful spiral is easy to carve and makes a striking display Build a Dancing Santa By Shawn Cipa Turn the handle to make the carved Santa move and groove Relief Carving an Angel By Maureen Hockley Beautiful wall hanging displays delicate features and graceful fabric folds Carving a Low-Relief Santa By Bob Biermann Creating the illusion of depth with careful carving and painted shadows Making a Nostalgic Christmas Pull Toy By Tina Toney As the toy moves, wooden ball rotates to display the relief-carved scene TECHNIQUES Using Compasses, Calipers, and Dividers By Bob Duncan Transfer measurement and maintain proportions with these simple tools Customized Greeting Plaque By Deborah Pompano Add a border or message to personalize your design
FEATURES A Wood Carving Fantasy By Bob Duncan Floyd Rhadigan is known for his quick knife, appealing fantasy characters, and tireless teaching schedule. Carving Between the Covers By Kathleen Ryan Italian sculptor Nino Orlando reveals the hidden magic in carved books Carving a Place in History Woodworker Barrie Casement is helping to restore St. Patrick’s Cathedral Winning Wonders Meet the winners of the final 2016 People’s Choice Contest PROJECTS Bringing Home the Tree By Russell Scott Model T delivers memories of Christmas past Oak Leaf Tray By John Shortell This heirloom tray is as useful as it is beautiful Block Nativity By Andrew DePace Stylized design makes a beautiful and durable decoration Bright Bulb Santa By David Sharp Combine two Christmas classics with this clever ornament TECHNIQUES Carving a Nativity Scene By Carolea Hower Adaptable design can be displayed on your tree or mantel Simple Santa By Dave Stetson Change a few details to customize this easy carving Santa Variations By Susan L. Hendrix Customize your carving by sketching new accessories PATTERNS Father Christmas By Susan L. Hendrix This slightly stylized Santa will complement any holiday décor Casual Claus By Floyd Rhadigan Laid-back Santa isn’t checking the Naughty List this year Frosty Ornament By Jim Willis This jolly snowman won’t melt after the holidays Peekaboo Santa Ornaments By Carolea Hower Don’t like to carve eyes? This fast, fun Santa lets you skip ‘em Holly Napkin Holder By Marty Leenhouts Chip carve this simple design to dress up your holiday table Cardinal Ornament By Jim Willis This winter bird will add a splash of color to your tree North Pole Snowman By Steve Russell Simple relief ornament can be carved and painted quickly Peace Out Santa By Rick Stoddard Give Santa a retro look with this fun carving Quick Reindeer By Barbara Millikan Carve this ornament in a couple of hours and then let the kids add the color Hark! The Herald Angels Sing By Dennis and Susan Thornton A choir of music legends rocks the halls of heaven Carving a Caricature Soldier By Floyd Rhadigan New book is a heartfelt thanks to veterans Traditional Santa By Thomas Westmoreland Add or ignore details to tailor this pattern to your carving skills
TECHNIQUES Carving and Printing a Christmas Card By Dan Clarke Use traditional woodblock printing to turn your carving into a card Easy Dogs for Beginning Carvers By Mary Duke Guldan Use craft knives to carve these basic versions of man’s best friend Painting Your Carvings By Virginia Kodadek Learn techniques you can apply to any carving Convertible Shaving Horse By Laverne “Sid” Sidler Portable bench changes from shaving horse to carving bench PROJECTS Checking the List By Ellis Olson Use basic relief cuts and simple shaping to carve a folk art Santa Carving a Spiral Bulb Ornament By Lyle Morgan Any carver can make this complex-looking ornament Carving a Sleepy Wolf By Desiree Hajny Carve, burn, and paint to create a realistic wildlife sculpture Folk Art Angel By Gerald Smith Simple carving can be used as an ornament, pin, or pendant Joyful Santa Plaque By Bob Biermann Incised relief design celebrates the joy of the season Whittling Moravian Star Ornaments By Jody Sebring Use one knife and simple geometry to carve stars in various sizes Peaceful Village Wreath By Betty Padden Carve individual pieces and glue them together for a dramatic presentation Old World Father Christmas By Dave Francis Cozy-looking carving carries symbols of Christmas Segmented Snowman Ornament By Sandy Smith Simple joints help this snowman dance Carving a Holly Spoon By Glenn Stewart Simple painting highlights the attractive design Springerle Ornaments By John Niggemeyer Festive designs resemble traditional German Christmas cookies
PATTERNS Carve an Easy Outhouse By Gary Fenton Rickety outhouse is fun to carve, easy to customize TECHNIQUES Carving Feminine Features By Harold Enlow Master the subtle differences that allow you to carve an attractive female face FEATURES Captured Motion By Alan J Garbers Gerry Quotzkuyva's Katsina carvings are like forbidden snapshots of the traditional dances The international Woodcarvers Congress: Half a Century of Carving Excellence By Kathleen Ryan A look at the long history of the country,s oldest carving show Summer School By Mindy Kinsey Take a fun & educational vacation at a carving school or roundup And the Winner Is More winners in the 2016 People's Choice Contest! PROJECTS Spring Surprise By Desiree Hajny Realistic baby bunny is "born" from (wooden) goose egg Rowdy the Cowboy By Dale Green Hitch up your belt and get ready to carve this iconic Old West caricature Carve a Tea light Holder in 60 Minutes By Marty Leenhouts New high-density carves like a dream and can be finished like wood Quick and Easy Brown Trout Pin By Eugene Carey The Secret? Woodburn the details Carving a Dog Whistle By Sandy Smith Project is a clever play on a classic design Classic Carver's Puzzle By David Stewart Create your own version of E.J Tangerman's classic whittler's puzzle Lazing Around with the Laid- Back Frog By Jack Proseilo Carve the frog and base pieces separately and add all the accessories you want Carving a Whimsey-filled Love Spoon By Shirley Adler Challenging pattern features three traditional carving designs Heart -in- Hand Walking stick By Shawn Cipa Decorative stick has a folk-art design and a motto to live by Carving &Painting Noah's Ark Figures By Betty Padden Master the techniques of layered blanks and add-ons to carve quick and sturdy Ark inhabitants
This issue features: Power carving: quick, easy, effective Hiking sticks: with ball-inpcage design Simple and strong shellac finishes Easy-carve realistic eyes Make a dragon for your desk Carve more, sharpen less: our $90 solution
PATTERNS Carving a Halloween Sign By Vernon DePauw Use a few simple tools to create a folk-art sign Jack o’Phantom By Floyd Rhadigan Easy carved “folds” make this silly spook look like it’s floating On-the-Go Carving Desk By Tom Noller Quick and easy plywood box protects your tools and contains your chips FEATURES Depth-Defying Art By Kathleen Ryan Rick Harney’s portraits are so much less than they appear Change of Heart By Toni Fitzgerald Brian Paul Kolakowski found his third calling in wood A Tough Nut to Crack By Kathleen Ryan Russian artist Arkady Tsesarsky turns ugly nuts into ivory-like miniature marvels Winning Wonders Meet the winners of the third 2016 People’s Choice Contest PROJECTS Realistic Lighthouse By Bob Hershey The natural shape of cottonwood bark makes it perfect for this project Building a Whimsical Bank By Bill Powell Forget bark: Use basswood blanks and shallow relief techniques to make a village worth visiting Sweet Treats By Jack Proseilo These easy-to-carve trinkets look good enough to eat Carving a Crone By Suzy Fueshko Use a delicate touch with your tools to create this haunting carving Make a Majestic Bison By Jim Willis Use hand tool to re-create this American icon Wise Wizard Practice Piece By Mike Pounders Pick a feature and exaggerate it to enhance your skills and customize your carving Learning to Carve Soap By Barbara Millikan Good clean fun can be the beginning of a lifelong passion for carving Carving a Caricature Woodsman By Jim Feather Turn the head to give your carving movement and personality Carving a Train-in-Station Like a ball-in cage, this captive locomotive slides on its rails
FEATURES The next Generation of Woodcarvers By Kathleen Ryan Meet six award-winning young carvers The Work of Mavasta Honyouti By Alan Garbers Hopi carver carries on the tradition in cottonwood roots PATTERNS Carving Folk-Art Birds By Don Deeroff Highlight the tool marks with a little paint to simulate feathers on these simple designs Patriotic Bear By Mike Shipley Celebrate the stars and stripes with a droll version of Uncle Sam Cooper Hawk Portrait By Sue Walters Woodburn (or relief carve) a striking wildlife portrait Genie Bottle Stopper By Lawrence Spinak Easy-carve caricature embodies a fun play on words PROJECTS Whittling Summer Earrings By Pete Luxbacher Simple designs will delight all summer long Bill’s Smile Walking Stick By Dick Bryant Add a friendly wood spirit to your walking stick Making a Hook Knife By Cariboo Blades Turn an old saw blade into a useful carving knife Carving a Caricature Cowboy By Ellis Olson Old-timer looks as rugged as the land he works Chip-Carved Toolbox By David Stewart Build and embellish your own toolbox Power Carving a Bark Outhouse By Robert De Vries Cute carving makes a useful lavatory nightlight Carving a Seashell By Bill Donaldson Stylized hardwood shell is modeled after the real thing Carving a Fisherman By Dennis Thornton Carve a curmudgeonly caricature for your favorite fisherman TECHNIQUES Shop-made Sanding Drums By Bill Kinnear Make custom rotary-tool sanders from inexpensive hardware Outdoor Finishes and Glues By Bob Duncan Use the right products to ensure your outdoor projects last Carving Lips By Harold Enlow Simple techniques to carve smiling and frowning lips Learn to Paint: Using Oil Paints Learn the basics of oil painting by making a summery plaque
The Winter 2018 issue of the world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers is packed with patterns, techniques, tips and projects for all skill levels. This holiday-themed issue dishes up a whole sleighful of Santas to keep you busy making gifts, decorations, and ornaments during the months leading up to Christmas. Beginners will enjoy making Roger Beane’s ingeniously simple Pear-Shaped Santa, and classicists will love Dwayne Gosnell’s Jolly Old Soul, while those looking for something different will appreciate Dave Francis’s Peppermint-Stick St. Nick. We devote eight pages of detailed instructions (along with 34 photographs) to help you bring Wayne Shinlever’s Dancing Santa to life. There are ornaments in abundance, along with other memorable pieces like Peter Zanauskas’s delightful Ball-in-Cage Snowman and Chuck MacKnee’s striking Circle of Love Nativity. Topping it all off is an amazing photographic tour of Betty Padden’s Carved Christmas Spectacular, an entire elfin village doing double duty as a tree stand.
The Summer 2018 issue of the world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers is packed with patterns, techniques, tips and projects for all skill levels. This issue includes quick-carve projects that are perfect for campouts and teaching kids. Celebrate the patriotic holidays by whittling eagle heads, or capture the sounds of summer with a wood spirit whistle. Try your hand at an action-packed baseball pitcher caricature, or chip-carve a peaceful summer scene. Harold Enlow shows how to carve a classic cowboy—from the iconic hat to the stubbly beard—in 20 easy steps. Karen Henderson reveals her simple trick that lets you handcarve colorful wood to make gorgeous spoons. Desiree Hajny teaches how to combine carving and woodburning techniques to create a fearsome tiger, and Deborah Pompano’s lighthouse pyro pattern is perfect for beginners. But whatever you carve, keep your tools sharp! You can have sharp tools in just 10 minutes by using Bob Duncan’s quick & easy method for hand-sharpening most knives, gouges & v-tools.
The 20th anniversary issue of the world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers is packed with carving patterns, how-to tips, and step-by-step projects for all skill levels. We offer plenty of Christmas carving ideas for holiday gifts and decorations, from Larry Green’s delightful caricature tree ornaments to an exquisite relief-carved snowman from Lora S. Irish. Our jolly assortment of Santa projects includes Dylan Goodson’s realistic St. Nick, plus a new chance to carve our very first Santa from Woodcarving Illustrated issue #1. Carolea Hower creates smiling Santas from ordinary wooden spoons, and Randy True shows how to transform ordinary golf tees into tiny Santa ornaments! You’ll also find many great projects unrelated to Christmas that will make terrific gifts. “Game of Thrones” fans will enjoy Tamera Seevers’ dragon wand, Tom Dean shows you how to use power tools to carve heirloom-quality bracelets, and Karen Hundt-Brown uses a woodburner to turn gourds into functional lamps.