Folk Art Fox
Here’s a quick and easy project with lots of appeal.
Ozark Grin
Carving legend Harold Enlow shows you why the mouth, more than any part of the face, enhances the look of a figure.
Carving a Realistic Dachshund
Mastering these basic techniques will enable you to bring any breed of dog out of the wood.
From the Mind of James
The imaginative and award-winning works of James Fecteau will fuel your passion for carving.
Paint a Scandinavian-Style Troll
Master carver Harley Refsal shares his techniques for painting the character you carved from the last issue.
Caribou Pattern by Gordon Stiller
Introducing a new regular pattern column from Gordon Stiller’s pattern archive of about 2, 500 land and sea animals.
Extreme Pumpkin Carving
This October, showcase your carving skills with something special for Halloween.
Product Review
Sealing and priming is faster and more effective and blending is purer with the new Jansen Art Traditions high quality matte acrylic paint.
Celebrating Small Victories
Here’s a challenge—try carving in a 2′ x 2′ cube. You won’t believe these carvers’ work from the Dayton, Ohio, Artistry in Wood competitions.
Sassafras Turtle
Leo Datzman, a winner in the WCI-Woodcraft® Supply 2003 Wildlife Carving Contest, recalls what he did for his tortoise to finish first in the Amateur—Other Wildlife division.
Swiss Woodcarvings
Bulldog Bulletin Board
Bow-wow wow! Kathy Wise shows how to relief carve this popular dog to watch over your messages and reminders.
An Introduction to Carving Miniature—Netsuke
Welcome to Susan Wraight’s small, small world of netsuke, part of Japanese traditional dress now highly sought after collector pieces worth $1, 000s.
Lost in Thought Santa—Pattern Profile
Wood Review: Tulipwood
Not easy to carve but its rich colors, fine texture and straight grain make it appealing.
The Dream Weaver
There’s much to learn from professional woodcarver Ian Norbury, whose carvings are in collections all over the world.
Ultimate Power Sharpener
Put to the test, this sharpening machine has a lot going for it, including easy handling of heavy-duty carving tools while running fast enough to make a sharp, polished cutting edge relatively quick.
Regular Columns
Publisher’s Letter
From Our Mailbag
News & Notes
Tips & Techniques
Relief Column from Lora S. Irish
Reader’s Gallery
Calendar of Events
Advertising Directory
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About the author
As the leading how-to magazine for woodcarvers, Woodcarving Illustrated promotes woodcarving as a fun pastime and recognized art form. Whether you’re just getting started in the world of woodcarving or have been making chips for decades, Woodcarving Illustrated is designed to help you make the most of your carving time. Each quarterly issue is jammed with projects, instructions, photos, tool reviews, tips, and techniques. Expert guidance from the world’s most talented carvers helps you to complete more projects and hone your skills.
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