Congratulations to the first winners in the 2016 People’s Choice Contest! We are trying something new this year with our contest. Instead of running one big competition, we are breaking it into ongoing mini-matches. Plus, we are offering cash prizes! Special thanks to our first contest sponsor, King Arthur’s Tools. […]
Do you have a great new carving you can’t wait to share with the world? This is your chance to show it off—and maybe collect some cash! . Presenting the 2016 Woodcarving Illustrated People’s Choice Awards. Entries are being accepted until January 15, 2016 for: DEEP BLUE SEA (fish and […]
Pattern by Gordon and Marsha Stiller Three species are referred to as the puffin; two live in the northern Pacific Ocean and one lives in the northern Atlantic Ocean. Puffins have predominately black and white plumage, a stocky build, and large […]
Power-carve a perfect hat ornament in a few hours By Keoma McCaffrey This cowboy hat ornament will look great on your Christmas tree. Download the step-by-step article and and pattern below. Materials: • Pine, 23/4″ x 21/2″ x 11/2″ (70mm x 64mm x 38mm) • Sanding sponge: medium/fine grit […]
A unique way to store and serve a common beverage By Marty Leenhouts Tea is the second most widely consumed drink around the world, after water. If you aren’t a tea drinker, you surely know someone who is. Storing several varieties of tea separately in the cupboard is messy and […]
The Holiday 2015 Issue ofWoodcarving Illustrated features a variety of holiday-themed 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, 1-800-457-9112. SCROLL DOWN FOR A SNEAK PEEK! In This […]
Even expert carvers find themselves in situations where it’s challenging to get a clean cut. Either there’s a bad spot in the wood or you can’t get a tool into the area. The best tool to reach for in these situations is often a rasp, but the utility of traditional […]
Does your family always ask what to get you for whichever holiday you celebrate? Send them here to find a good selection of tools and materials guaranteed to keep you in the chips all year long! . The Cape Forge Fine Detail Knife is a hand-forged standard #3 […]
The 2015 Summer issue of Woodcarving Illustrated is now available. This issue is packed with projects, how-tos, patterns, and more. Features: Under the Sea The Doane Woodcarving Experience Carving Family Fun Techniques: Designing Celtic Knotwork Carving a Female Face Projects: Wild Rose Pirate Captain Caricature Carving Found Wooden Objects Carving a […]
Mark your calendar now for another fantastic woodworking festival! Fox Chapel Publishing’s 2015 Open House and Woodworking Show is returning to beautiful Lancaster County, Pa., on May 8–9, 2015. >>> Visit the Official 2015 Open House Website for More Information! <<< Join thousands of other woodworkers for this premier […]
