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Woodcarving Illustrated Winter 2016 Issue 77

wci77-coverThe Winter 2016 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques. 

This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, www.foxchapelpublishing.com or 1-800-457-9112.

Scroll down for a sneak peek!

In This Issue:

 

 

Features

 

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A Wood Carving Fantasy

By Bob Duncan

Floyd Rhadigan is known for his quick knife, appealing fantasy characters, and tireless teaching schedule

CLICK HERE for a recent interview with Floyd. 

 

 

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Carving Between the Covers

By Kathleen Ryan

Italian sculptor Nino Orlandi reveals the hidden magic in carved books

CLICK HERE to see more of Nino’s sculptures.

 

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Carving a Place in History

By Kathleen Ryan

Woodworker Barrie Casement is helping to restore St. Patrick’s Cathedral

 

 

 

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Winning Wonders

Meet the winners of the final 2016 People’s Choice Contest

 

Patterns

 

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Father Christmas

By Susan L. Hendrix

This slightly stylized Santa will complement any holiday decor

 

 

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Casual Claus

By Floyd Rhadigan

Laid-back Santa isn’t checking the Naughty List this year

 

 

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Frosty Ornament

By Jim Willis

This jolly snowman won’t melt after the holidays

CLICK HERE to find an alternate pattern with a button nose.

 

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Peekaboo Santa Ornaments

By Carolea Hower

Don’t like to carve eyes? This fast, fun Santa lets you skip ‘em

 

 

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Holly Napkin Holder

By Marty Leenhouts

Chip carve this simple design to dress up your holiday table

 

 

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Cardinal Ornament

By Jim Willis

This winter bird will add a splash of color to your tree

CLICK HERE to find an alternate pattern featuring a chickadee. 

 

 

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North Pole Snowman

By Steve Russell

Simple relief ornament can be carved and painted quickly

 

 

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Peace Out Santa

By Rick Stoddard

Give Santa a retro look with this fun carving

 

 

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Quick Reindeer

By Barbara Millikan

Carve this ornament in a couple of hours and then let the kids add the color

 

 

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

By Dennis and Susan Thornton

A choir of music legends rocks the halls of heaven

 

 

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Carving a Caricature Soldier

By Floyd Rhadigan

New book is a heartfelt thanks to veterans

 

 

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Traditional Santa

By Thomas Westmoreland

Add or ignore details to tailor this pattern to your carving skills

 

Projects

 

 

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Bringing Home the Tree

By Russell Scott

Model T delivers memories of Christmas past

 

 

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Oak Leaf Tray

By John Shortell

This heirloom tray is as useful as it is beautiful

 

 

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Block Nativity

By Andrew DiPace

Stylized design makes a beautiful and durable decoration

 

 

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Bright Bulb Santa

By David Sharp

Combine two Christmas classics with this clever ornament

 

Techniques

 

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Carving a Nativity Scene

By Carolea Hower

Adaptable design can be displayed on your tree or mantel

 

 

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Simple Santa

By Dave Stetson

Change a few details to customize this easy carving

 

 

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Santa Variations

By Susan L. Hendrix

Customize your carving by sketching new accessories

Web Exclusives

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Carving Between the Covers: See More Sculptures

CLICK HERE to enjoy bonus photos of Nino Orlandi’s carved books.

 

 

 

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Cardinal Ornament: Bonus Patterns

CLICK HERE to carve a chickadee version of the Cardinal Ornament.

 

 

 

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Frosty Ornament: Bonus Pattern

CLICK HERE to carve an alternate version of the Snowman Ornament

 

 

 

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A Wood Carving Fantasy: Meet the Artist

CLICK HERE to watch a video interview with Floyd Rhadigan, the 2016 Woodcarver of the Year.

 

 

 

 

Sneak Peek

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