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Everything you need to begin your woodcarving journey
Cartoon Elephants
Carve a circus of easy pachyderms in under 30 minutes By Pete Zanauskas This elephant…
Shopmade Sanding Sticks
By Bill Donaldson I carve nautical knots in hard woods, and it can be difficult…
Woodcarving Illustrated Summer Issue, Issue #115
The Summer 2026 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as…
Woodcarving Illustrated Spring Issue, Issue #114
The Spring 2026 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as…
Cartoon Elephants
Carve a circus of easy pachyderms in under 30 minutes By Pete Zanauskas This elephant…Shopmade Sanding Sticks
By Bill Donaldson I carve nautical knots in hard woods, and it can be difficult…Woodcarving Illustrated Summer Issue, Issue #115
The Summer 2026 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as…Woodcarving Illustrated Spring Issue, Issue #114
The Spring 2026 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as…
Latest Patterns & Projects
Download free patterns and start your next masterpiece
Herman from Minnesota
Carve a little football fan who’s ready for the cold By Karen Scalin It’s football…
House and Barn Pyrography
Woodburn an additional rustic scene from this Connecticut farm By Carol Wallace One of the…
Hand-Hewn Wooden Cup
Rustic cup is traditional, functional, and sensible By Rick Wiebe I carved my first wooden…
Building a Carver’s Frame
Shop-made holding fixture allows you to carve anything outdoors By Ralph Beam Illustrations by Paul…
Baby Chickadee
A little bird told us this is the perfect project for power carvers By Butch…
Simple Comb
Great as a tool or a hair accessory, these projects are a cinch to shape…
Tools & Product Reviews
Expert reviews to help you choose the right tools
Product Review: MakerX® Rotary Tool & Airbrush Combo
Unique power hub gives you the freedom to craft wood…
Product Review: The Only Power Carver You’ll Ever Need
The new Foredom K.1060 delivers both power and precision—at a…
Schaaf’s New Tool Sets
Take your pick from three sets of hard-working hand tools…
Hand in Glove
Want to carve safely without compromising dexterity? Schaaf’s new cut-resistant…
From the Archive
Timeless techniques and inspiration from our extensive collection
Cartoon Elephants
Carve a circus of easy pachyderms in under 30 minutes…
Shopmade Sanding Sticks
By Bill Donaldson I carve nautical knots in hard woods,…
Pear-Shaped Santa
Turned blank allows you to carve without worrying about symmetry…
Easy Cleanup
By Steve Russell To protect my workbench, I cover it…
Chip-Carving a Summer Scene
You won’t want to cover these coaster-sized designs By Roman…
Carving Folk-Art Birds
Highlight the tool marks with a little paint to simulate…
Featured Books
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Anyone Can Whittle
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Carving Tools Reference Guide
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Whittling On the Go
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Easy Animal Carving
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