Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated 
Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 44 Fall 2008 [EPUB ebook] 

FEATURESChris Pye Named WCI Woodcarver of the Year By Bob Duncan British master carver honored for his contributions to art Teaching Kids to Carve By Kathleen Ryan Jim Calder's sweet potato faces make carving easy First Cuts Artists chronicle their journeys from beginner to accomplished carver PROJECTSCreating a Deep-relief Mantel By Jerry Mifflin Power carve individual panels for a full-size mantel Carving a Hillbilly Chess Set By Mitchell Cartledge Stage your own backwoods battle with patterns for a complete chess set Carving in Low Relief By Chris Pye Learn to create the illusion of a 3-D carving in thin wood Quilt Patterns Inspire Chip-carved Coasters By Barry Mc Kenzie Classic geometric designs embellish this useful caddy Quick-carve Halloween Cat By Cyndi Joslyn Colorful pumpkins and whimsical cat make a great beginner’s project TECHNIQUESCarving a New Life for Old Furniture By Dennis Zongker Traditional relief carving adds value to flea market finds Align the Grain for Impressive Carvings By Everett Ellenwood Grain direction strengthens and accents a carving Just Carve Triangles By Jim Calder Jim Calder's simple method makes it easy to share the basics of carving Carving a House Sign By Francis S. Lestingi Learn letter-carving and gilding techniques with a traditional residential plaque Showcasing Your Work By Mary-Ann Jack-Bleach Simple methods to create a professional portfolio DEPARTMENTSEditor’s Letter From Our Mailbag Tips & Techniques Reader Gallery New Products Relief Column Book Review Calendar of Events Coming Features Advertising Directory & Classifieds Teacher’s Corner Woodchips 

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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.