Archive for August, 2023

Deep Sea Jack-O’-Lanterns

Deep Sea Jack-O’-Lanterns

Scuba divers compete in a decades-old pumpkin carving contest in the Florida Keys By Kelly Umenhofer One day in late October, a host of scuba divers from around the USA descended 25 to 30 feet underwater at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Clad in snorkels, air tanks, weights, and […]

by August 2, 2023 Features
Easy Stacked Pumpkins

Easy Stacked Pumpkins

Have fun carving a variety of facial expressions on these cute gourds By Kevin Johnson My family enjoys picking pumpkins every fall at a local farm. Each of us explores different themes to carve on our pumpkin. I like to carve silly faces, while my kids like cartoon characters. We […]

by August 2, 2023 Fall Carving
Woodcarving Illustrated Fall 2023, Issue #104

Woodcarving Illustrated Fall 2023, Issue #104

The Fall 2023 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 August 2, 2023 Current Issue
Wonders in Wood

Wonders in Wood

Over a thousand carvers gather and showcase their work at the annual Pennsylvania event Photos by Mike Wine On the weekend of March 11, the Lancaster County Woodcarvers (LCWC) held their 48th annual Woodcarving and Wildlife Art Show, Sale, and Competition at Millersville University in Millersville, Pa. The two-day event […]

by August 2, 2023 Features
Ghost Kid

Ghost Kid

Celebrate the spirit of the season with a whimsical Fright Night carving By Tom Mellott This ghost kid started off as a sheet draped over a simple form, holding a large candy corn. Then I thought there should be some human form under the sheet. My wife suggested, “why not […]

by August 2, 2023 Fall Carving