FEATURES(Bark) Cottage Industry By Bob Duncan Rick Jensen has taught America how to carve cottages from bark Moose Antler Madness By Kathleen Ryan Five antler carvers transform trophies into works of art2014 Holiday Gift Guide Find the perfect for all the woodworkers on your list (including yourself!)TECHNIQUESChip-Carved Barrettes By Steve Reed Use Old World or Swiss-style chip carving to beautify barrettes Learn to Paint:Using Thinned Acrylics By Betsy Padden For luminous translucent color, create washes by mixing paint with plain water PROJECTSCottonwood Bark Santa Claus By Rick Jensen Carve a rustic version of a classic design Folk-Art Angel Ornament By Keoma Mc Caffrey Pull the strings to watch the angel’s wings flutter’Shorty’ the Christmas Elf By Dale Green Cheery elf brings greetings from Santa’s workshop Kitten in a Mitten Ornament By Leah Goddard Practice carving and painting purr-fect fur with this cute critter The Spirit of Christmas By David Moore Use the natural shape of a cypress knee to create a unique Santa decoration Not Your Grandmother’s Holiday Elf By Lundy Cupp Take a walk on the wild side with this power-carved ornament PATTERNSSnazzy Spiral Ornament By Lyle Morgan Spice up your Christmas tree with this large spiral bulb ornament Christmas Chain By Roy Quarve Link the letters together for a wonderful holiday decoration Christmas Reindeer By Betty Padden A simple trick makes it easy to carve a detailed reindeer Angel Tree Topper By Janet Bolyard Complete your tree with this gorgeous Christmas keepsake Cheerful Christmas Ornaments By Susan Hendrix Add a touch of whimsy to your tree with these easy-carve ornaments Old World Santa Puzzle By Carolea Hower Clever puzzle comes complete with custom storage box
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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.