Articles by: kelly

Carving a Big Cat

Carving a Big Cat

Make a black panther or a jaguar using the same pattern By Don Self There’s no specific type of cat called the “black panther.” Instead, the name can refer to any single-color (melanistic) big cat. In Asia and Africa, they are leopards, while those in the Americas are jaguars. I […]

by August 2, 2024 eNews: Strop Talk, News, Patterns & Projects
Stropping Success

Stropping Success

Save your hands with this simple power sharpening hack By Dave Browne I find stropping carving tools rather time-consuming and uncomfortable thanks to a touch of arthritis, not to mention fiddly when I’m trying to get a precise angle. To remedy this, I created my own rotary strop, using odds […]

by August 2, 2024 eNews: Strop Talk, Techniques
Woodcarving Illustrated Fall Issue, Issue #108

Woodcarving Illustrated Fall Issue, Issue #108

The Fall 2024 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! In This Issue […]

by July 30, 2024 Current Issue
Herman from Minnesota

Herman from Minnesota

Carve a little football fan who’s ready for the cold By Karen Scalin It’s football season again and this guy from the Land of 10,000 Lakes is ready for the weather. This character has uncomplicated lines that make him a great beginner project. More advanced carvers can switch him up. […]

by July 30, 2024 Fall Carving, Patterns & Projects
A Happy Accident

A Happy Accident

Richard Shaw uses mixed media elements to create one-of-a-kind sculptures By Kelly Umenhofer While hunting down materials for his next carving, Richard Shaw came across one of his childhood toys—an old metal steam engine. After taking the train apart, Richard decided to repurpose the steel pieces into fins, gills, an […]

by July 30, 2024 Features
Cute Shelf-Sitter Cats

Cute Shelf-Sitter Cats

Folk-art felines make charming pins or decorations By Shawn Cipa I designed these carved dark and orange house cats to be mounted on my version of Noah’s ark. However, you can easily modify the patterns to turn them into shelf-sitters, pins, magnets, or ornaments. Adapt the paint suggestions to represent […]

by May 3, 2024 eNews: Strop Talk
Paintbrush Care for Carvers

Paintbrush Care for Carvers

Learn to select, clean, and store your brushes like a pro By Betty Padden Selecting paintbrushes can be a daunting task given the array of choices, but knowing the basics can make a world of difference! I’m here to break down the different types, shapes and sizes, and their uses. […]

by May 3, 2024 eNews: Strop Talk, Tips for Beginners
Woodcarving Illustrated Summer 2024, Issue #107

Woodcarving Illustrated Summer 2024, Issue #107

The Summer 2024 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!    In This Issue […]

by April 30, 2024 Current Issue
Sleepy Owl

Sleepy Owl

One-knife whittle is a perfect beginner project By James Ray Miller The easily recognizable appearance of owls makes them a great subject for a fledgling woodcarver. One common beginner-friendly design does not even involve rounding the wood at all; instead, key details like the beak, talons, and wings are suggested in […]

by April 30, 2024 Current Issue, Whittling
House and Barn Pyrography

House and Barn Pyrography

Woodburn an additional rustic scene from this Connecticut farm By Carol Wallace One of the rural places I have been captivated by is Hunt Hill Farm in Connecticut. In addition to the barn and silo pyrography project featured in the summer issue (#95), I decided to create an additional pyrography […]

by April 30, 2024 Patterns & Projects