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Woodcarving Illustrated Summer 2019, Issue 87

Woodcarving Illustrated Summer 2019, Issue 87

The Summer 2019 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, foxchapelpublishing.com or 1-800-457-9112. Scroll down for a sneak peek!  Start your summer carving […]

by April 30, 2019 Current Issue, Our Magazine
Woodcarving Illustrated Spring 2019, Issue 86

Woodcarving Illustrated Spring 2019, Issue 86

The Spring 2019 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! PLUS! Win the bear […]

by February 7, 2019 Current Issue, Our Magazine
Tools for Removing Wood Quickly

Tools for Removing Wood Quickly

We test-drive the hardiest “toys” on the market By Bob Duncan   While some carvers resort to a chainsaw to remove excess wood quickly, other options exist for carvers who are hesitant to handle one. Automach CH-80 This large reciprocating carver is not just for fans of edged tools. With […]

by July 5, 2018 News, Videos
Carving a Woman’s Mouth

Carving a Woman’s Mouth

Simple techniques to make attractive, feminine lips By Harold Enlow Many carvers add beards and mustaches to avoid carving lips and mouths. If you plan to carve a woman, though, it’s impossible to hide the lips. Learning these few simple steps for carving lips allows you to carve any face. […]

by July 5, 2018 Techniques
Pumpkin Man

Pumpkin Man

Quick-carve decoration looks great in any size By Donna Thomas As part of my annual Halloween carving projects one year, I developed a jointed pumpkin man. I use a larger version as a home decoration, but you can also reduce the pattern by at least 50% and make a pin […]

by July 5, 2018 Fall Carving, Patterns & Projects
We Want to Hear from You!

We Want to Hear from You!

Hello, carvers! We’d like to take a moment to get to know you better—what you’re carving, content you’d like to see in the future, and more. Your thoughts are valuable to us. We hope to hear from you soon!           Please follow the link HERE to […]

by July 5, 2018 News
New Products!

New Products!

Pick up these new pyro and carving booklets for the advanced wood artist in your life     Carving and Painting the Sea Captain: Complete Instructions for Making a Realistic Classic By Dylan Goodson © 2018 Learn how to carve a lifelike sea captain with step-by-step instructions from woodcarving artist and […]

by July 5, 2018 News
Burning a Slot for a Knife Holder

Burning a Slot for a Knife Holder

Transform any stable-base carving into a custom knife holder By Mark Akers You could carefully carve a slot in a piece of wood, glue that piece of wood to another piece of wood, and then carve the two into a custom knife holder. But it’s a lot more fun to […]

by July 5, 2018 Videos
FREE PATTERN & TUTORIAL: Working Wooden Pliers from a Single Piece of Wood

FREE PATTERN & TUTORIAL: Working Wooden Pliers from a Single Piece of Wood

Make a miniature tool with a sharp knife and a few careful cuts Based on a traditional design made famous by Ernest Warther The ability to make multiple interconnected parts from a single piece of wood is a whittler’s specialty—as evidenced by the popularity of chains and cages. These miniature […]

by February 8, 2018 Patterns & Projects, Whittling
Toxic Woods

Toxic Woods

Most woods are safe, but a few common woods can cause some serious health problems. Print out this quick reference chart to keep yourself safe. By Charlie Self Dust masks and air cleaners are on the list of necessary tools in most shops, but research shows that some woods are […]

by January 23, 2018 Materials for Beginners, Techniques