Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 80 Fall 2017


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The world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers is packed with patterns, techniques, tips, and step-by-step projects for all skill levels. In this issue we feature a fine selection of relief carving projects, from Bob Stadtlander’s tranquil standing blue heron to Carolea Hower’s two-sided Thanksgiving/Christmas ornament. Dylan Goodson reveals his tricks for creating the illusion of distance in relief landscapes, while Betty Padden explains her simple techniques for high-relief carving. Other popular carving methods are well represented too, from carving-in-the-round to caricature and chip carving. Leah Goddard shows how to create a magnificent bighorn ram bust using only five tools. Mike Pounders’s trick-or-treat witch makes an amusing addition to your Halloween decorations, while Marty Leenhouts’s welcoming house sign, carved from high density urethane, will stand up under the toughest weather conditions.




Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 81 Winter 2017


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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.




Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 78 Spring 2017


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The Spring 2017 issue of the world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers is packed with patterns, techniques, tips, and projects for all skill levels. Meet the father/daughter team of Nairi & Larisa Safaryan, and see how they use an indescribable technique to create utterly unique art. Randall Stoner, a lifelong fan of fantasy novels, captures his favorite tales in wood. Ralph Beam shows how to build your own carver's frame that leaves both hands free for carving. A clever geometrical design and careful carving turn Bill Johnson's flat plate into a chip-carved optical illusion. Other projects include a textured panda cub, a folk art chess set, a comical elephant hanging hook, and a keepsake rose made from scrap wood. Discover new techniques for lino print blocks, low-relief portraits, coloring book patterns, and much more!




Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 79 Summer 2017


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The Summer 2017 issue of the world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers is packed with patterns, techniques, tips, and step-by-step projects for all skill levels. The lazy days of summer are perfect for relaxing one-knife whittling projects—we’ve got you covered with projects like Bob Kozakiewicz’s simple Quick Wizard. If you want to carve and sell some perennial craft show favorites, try Vernon DePauw’s folk-art style Americana Whale, Glenn Stewart’s cheery Daisy Pin, or Don Arnett’s Custom Whistles. Found wood projects include Ed LeFave’s whimsical Sliding Ball-in-Cage, carved from a broken broom handle, and Marty Leenhout’s chip carved paint stir sticks from the local hardware store. Dylan Goodson shows how to use realistic anatomy to bring his classic Sea Captain carving project to life. And pyrography enthusiasts won’t want to miss Aline Hoff¬man’s creative techniques for woodburning soulful Animal Eyes.




Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 56 Fall 2011


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Inside this issue of Woodcarving Illustrated you'll find: Features Comparing Carving Gloves Formula for Success - carving detailed scale replicas of legendary race cars Gifts for Carvers Miniature Masterpieces Vic Hood - 2011 Woodcarving Illustrated Woodcarver of the Year Carving Faces in Softballs Projects Cute Shelf-Sitter Cats Carving a Gnome Carving an American Indian Making a Chip Carved Welcome Set Making a Cowboy Bottle Stopper Carving a Bathtub Buddy Carving a Witch Super Simple Santa Ornament Create a Poseable Robot Techniques Carving Thumbnail Accents




Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 82 Spring 2018


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The Spring 2018 issue of the world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers is packed with patterns, techniques, tips, and projects for all skill levels. Bob Hershey shares his step-by-step instructions for creating realistic fur texture on a caricature bunny, while Dylan Goodson shows you how to carve an amazingly lifelike rendition of the human hand. Russell Scott’s charming “Holding Tightly” project makes an easy-carve gift for your Valentine sweetheart. Kathleen Ryan describes the fascinating 700-year history of hand carved cookie molds, setting the stage for Keoma McCaffrey’s delicious cookie mold carving project. With its simple body shape and feather structure, Randy Conner’s Carolina wren makes a perfect first power carving subject. And if you are just starting out in woodcarving, don’t miss Bob Duncan’s snap guide to all the tools you need to get started.




Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 32 Fall 2005


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Featured in this issue: Learn to sharpen like a pro! Pocket knife whittling project How-to photo tips: Shoot your carvings with professional results Quick and easy power carved leaf earrings Chip carving with Wayne Barton - Woodcarver of the Year Hand-carved wizard staff




Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 36 Fall 2006


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Features Woodcarver of the Year By Bob Duncan Wood Carving Illustrated honors Marvin Kaisersatt Anthony Hillman’s Passion for Carving Waterfowl By Bob Duncan Turning your interests into a career can be very rewarding The Work of Frank Feather By Shawn Meyers Traveling carver leaves a lasting and valuable legacy Projects Maple Leaf Pin By Kenny Vermillion Power carve this charming seasonal brooch Brown Pelican By Gordon and Marsha Stiller It’s Me, Frank By Vicki Bishop Monster caricature is a treat to carve Carving a Hen Wood Duck By Tom Matus Basic tools and techniques for an authentic antique-style hunting decoy Relief-Carved Horse Portrait By Dean Troutman Classic portrait makes a bold statement Patchwork Clock By Cyndi Joslyn Easy-to-carve clock is a great beginner project Chip-Carved Wedding Plate By Barry McKenzie Decorative, personalized plate makes a beautiful wedding gift Halloween Witch By Anthony Costanza Create this folk-style carving using only a hobby knife Carve a Hobo By Jim and Margie Maxwell A few tools, some paint, plus a little time gives you this American icon Techniques Tools of the Trade By Chris Pye An introduction to the tools used in traditional woodcarving. Departments Editor’s Column Author Spotlight Letters to the Editor Info Exchange Bragging Page News & Notes New Products Scroll Saw Basics Wood Review




Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 84 Fall 2018


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The Fall 2018 issue of the world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers is packed with patterns, techniques, tips and projects for all skill levels. Get carving now with these 18 fun and easy weekend projects from some of the very best carvers in the world! Fred and Elaine Stenman present a rustic fall landscape in low relief, and Deborah Pompano proves that autumn is the perfect season to burn with a vivid cardinal pyro project. Light up your house this Halloween with a friendly painted pumpkin spook from Betty Padden, while Janet Bolyard’s fun and functional Frankenstein relief carving will have trick-or-treaters in stitches. Learn carving techniques from the experts, as Lora S. Irish shows how to create an interesting stone effect, and Marty Leenhouts demonstrates his versatile chip-carved borders to embellish a variety of projects. Bob Duncan test drives the hardiest wood-removing tools on the market, and offers a handy review of power carving basics.




Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 29 Holiday 2004


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Featured in this issue: Gift guide for carvers Special holiday carving projects Santa carving gallery 9 ornament ideas Seeasonal cookie molds Power carved chickadee ornament Carve your own holiday cards