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Carve classic holiday favorites in this festive issue of Woodcarving Illustrated! From a chip carved sleigh and an elf caricature who works as the manager in Santa's workshop to a power carved reindeer and a customizable Santa ornament, this winter issue is filled with tons of holiday projects to spread the Christmas cheer! With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, carving patterns, and expert guidance to build your skills, you'll...
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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...
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A new twist on one of the most popular carving subjects, Carve a World of Gnomes is an exciting project guide that incorporates international influence! Featuring 7 step-by-step wood carving projects with full-size patterns and detailed painting instructions, this booklet takes you around the world to various countries by way of adorable gnomes to carve. From a Kentish gnome who redirects lost belugas back out to sea to a Peruvian gnome who herds...
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When world champion waterfowl carvers talk about early influences on their careers, they usually mention Bruce Burk. Now duck carvers of all levels can improve the quality of their work with guidance from this legendary artist. Decorative Decoy Carver's Ultimate Painting & Pattern Portfolio, Revised Edition offers a classic portfolio of Burk's detailed color patterns and finishing tips and techniques. For carvers who have difficulty in making their...
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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...
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Dragons have captured the imaginations of artists for eons. Images of the beasts appear in the earliest myths, on the armor of medieval knights and in today's popular culture. Here, in this new and improved third edition, dragon aficionado and artist Lora Irish shares tips and techniques for creating your own fantastic renderings of man's favorite foe. Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished artist, you'll find a treasure trove of ideas for...
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Carve autumn-inspired earrings, a structural mobius strip, a loyal Golden Retriever walking stick topper, Halloween ornaments and caricatures, and more! This 88th issue of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine includes 9 unique projects, plus 12 additional Halloween-themed projects, all with ready-to-use patterns and step-by-step instructions that are perfect for all skill levels! From whittling a simple witch pin for beginners to a detailed Dracula, mummy,...
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This book is a brief look into the world of Terry Everitt as a Wildlife Artist - or "Bird Carver" as he'd rather be known. It describes the strong feelings he has about both the good and the bad of inheriting a talent and how it's affected his life over the last 40 years or so. It traces the path from his earlier years drawing and painting birds, then changing his tools and medium to reach where he is today as a carver. Terry briefly covers the evolution...
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Get ready for winter with Handcarved Christmas, Updated Second Edition! This carving book contains 40 classic, heartwarming projects from the last two decades of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine. With a mix of illustrated step-by-step guides for beginners and more pared-down pattern profiles for advanced carvers, this compilation is perfect for carvers of all skill levels. From an angel tree topper and a family of easy-to-carve penguins...
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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...
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Join award-winning woodcarver Desiree Hajny as she reveals her artistic approach to carving majestic white-tailed deer. Desiree is well known for her lifelike, richly detailed animal carvings. Now she shares her knowledge and carving secrets with you in this handy reference guide. Celebrate the natural beauty of wild deer as you create your own magnificent woodcarvings. Inside you'll find ready-to-use carving patterns for making beautifully realistic...
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A woodcarving book devoted solely to magical little gnomes and other charming creatures! The perfect source of inspiration for beginning and experienced whittlers and carvers alike, Learn to Carve Gnomes, Trolls, and Mythical Creatures boasts a menagerie of 15 woodcarving projects that range in difficulty from easy to more challenging. With complete plans and step-by-step instructions and photography, carve charismatic characters and objects, from...
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Learn the fast and simple way to whittle in this fun introduction to woodcarving. Discover how to whittle in less time while you have more fun! One of the joys of whittling with a pocket knife is that you can do it just about anywhere. You don't need any fancy equipment… and you don't even need much spare time. Author Tom Hindes demonstrates his easy-to-learn, quick-cut method for whittling expressive little figures from wood in just 20 minutes...
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Get new carving inspiration with this spring issue of Woodcarving Illustrated! From a super simple unicorn and a Valentine's Day monster to a stylized koi fish and a cartoon handyman caricature, this spring issue is filled with tons of playful and skill-building projects! With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, carving patterns, and expert guidance, you'll carve a man in the moon, a gnome with balloons, a boisterous bunny, and so...
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Transform a block of wood into a beautiful kitchen utensil! A stunning and complete carving guide to creating functional and aesthetically pleasing wooden spoons, this must-have book features 15 skill-building projects that include a pie server, butter knife, honey dipper, coffee and flour scoops, and so much more. With clear, step-by-step instructions, detailed wood carving patterns, and materials lists, projects start off simple and slowly progress...
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Learn everything you need to know to keep all your woodcarving tools and knives sharp and in tip top shape! This comprehensive guide offers clear, step-by-step guidance to walk beginners through the basics of sharpening knives, gouges, V-tools, and chisels. Also included are informative sections on safety, basic sharpening techniques, what to keep in your sharpening kit, tool storage and cleanup tips, protecting sharp edges, cleaning stops, and sharpening...
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FEATURES
And The Winner Is…
Announcing the first winners in the 2016 People's Choice Contest
Miniature Masterpieces
By Kathleen Ryan
Extraordinary Renaissance carving depict religious scenes in minuscule relief
Soapstone Artisty
By Kathleen Ryan
Three sculptors share their tips
No Fear at 94
By Dean Otteson
Nonagenarian Tony Giuffrida fills retirement with creative carving
Heavenly Pews
By Kathleen Ryan
Cindy Chinn combined carving,...
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Get ready for a special holiday season in your wood shop!
32 Christmas carving projects, a collection of all-time favorites from the last decade of Woodcarving Illustrated
Step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, insightful tips, and ready-to-use patterns
Projects for all carving styles, including whittling, relief carving, chip carving, caricature carving, and more
Original patterns for angels, reindeer, snowmen, elves, toy soldiers,...
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If you have ever wanted to try your hand at chip carving and are looking for an approachable introduction, Chip Carving Starter Guide is the perfect place to begin! Its opening chapters will help you build a solid foundation of knowledge on the basics of chip carving, transferring patterns, applying finishes, and correctly making a variety of chips. You'll then go on to complete 23 projects to practice carving with confidence as you start simple and...
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