By Bob Duncan It’s something of an incongruity that one of the most innovative and influential carvers in the United States uses a humble found wood as his medium. Rick Jensen has been carving cottonwood bark—literally, the thick bark of dead eastern cottonwood trees, which Rick harvests himself in North […]
Rick Jensen has taught America how to carve cottages from bark By Bob Duncan It’s something of an incongruity that one of the most innovative and influential carvers in the United States uses a humble found wood as his medium. Rick Jensen has been carving cottonwood bark—literally, the thick bark of dead plains cottonwood trees, which Rick […]
Step-by-step instructions to paint this holiday favorite By Rick Jensen Many carvers struggle with painting. Here are more detailed instructions with step-by-step photos showing how I paint the Santa. Finishing the carving After the paint has dried, seal the piece with a few light coats of spray lacquer, allowing the […]
By Bob Yancey This year, I had a lot of fun adding faces to traditional Christmas objects, like stockings and candles. I made sure to give these caricatures some attitude! With a little pen work, it’s easy to customize these pieces with names, dates, or funny sayings. Carving the Ornaments […]
The 2014 Holiday issue of Woodcarving Illustrated is now available. This issue is packed with projects, how-tos, patterns, and more. Features: (Bark) Cottage Industry Moose Antler Madness 2014 Holiday Gift Guide Techniques: Chip-Carved Barrettes Learn to Paint: Using Thinned Acrylics Projects: Cottonwood Bark Santa Claus Folk-Art Angel Ornament “Shorty” the Christmas Elf […]
Use these designs to carve gunstocks— or anything else! By Lora S. Irish Carving the stock can add personal value and beauty to a gun. No matter your skill level, Lora S. Irish’s new book, 35 Gunstock Carving Patterns, will help you embellish your gunstock and make it a family heirloom that will be […]
The 2014 summer issue of Woodcarving Illustrated is on sale now. This issue will be available at newsstands until August 18, 2014 or while supplies last at www.FoxChapelPublishing.com. In this issue: FEATURES The Next Generation of Woodcarvers The Work of Mavasta Honyouti PATTERNS Carving Folk-Art Birds Patriotic Bear Cooper Hawk […]
