Archive for October, 2010

Vampire Greenman Pumpkin Carving

Lora S. Irish has done it again!  She has put together another FREE terrific step-by-step carving project. This project teaches how to pumpkin carve a vampire greenman.  Be sure to scroll down and download the complete project with two patterns included. Whether you want to try your hand at extreme […]

by October 29, 2010 0 comments Projects

Celtic Spoon Patterns

Spoons are always fun to carve. Add a Celtic decoration and it looks even more impressive. While this spoon isn’t a lovespoon, it could easily be made into one. It is a nice Celtic style spoon. I do ask that you note this design is my copyright property and while […]

by October 25, 2010 0 comments Projects

Autographed Copy of Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons

Want to win an autographed copy of Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons by David Western? Just follow the link to enter.  Hurry, the contest ends November 30, 2010. Bruce B. from Mt. Vernon, IN won this contest. Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons Understanding, Designing, and Carving Romantic Heirlooms By David Western Learn […]

by October 25, 2010 0 comments Features
Carving a Santa Part 3

Carving a Santa Part 3

Gene Messer shows how to carve a Santa. Part 3 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a Santa.

by October 25, 2010 0 comments Videos

Bonus Vine Woodburning Patterns

For more on these patterns, visit the thread on the Woodcarving Illustrated message board at http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/forum/f58/free-vine-patterns-35337/

by October 18, 2010 0 comments Projects
Carving a Santa Part 2

Carving a Santa Part 2

Gene Messer shows how to carve a Santa. Part 2 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a Santa.

by October 18, 2010 0 comments Videos
Carving a Santa Part 1

Carving a Santa Part 1

Gene Messer shows how to carve a Santa. Part 1 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a Santa.

by October 11, 2010 0 comments Videos

Carving a Santa

Gene Messer shows how to carve a Santa. Part 1 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a Santa.

by October 11, 2010 0 comments Videos

Sawing Carving Blanks

I draw the front, top, and side views of my design on the carving blank. This way, I make sure all of the major points in each view line up with each other. Many carvers only cut the front and side profile on a band saw. By cutting the top […]

by October 6, 2010 0 comments Techniques

Halloween 2010

Halloween Spooktacular! Check out these terrific Halloween resources brought to you by WoodCarvingIllustrated.com and FoxChapelPublishing.com! Be sure to check back for updates to this page! Resources include: Books Videos Recipes and more Pumpkin Carving Vampire Greenman Pumpkin Carving with Lora S. Irish This video has some unique pumpkin carving ideas. […]

by October 5, 2010 0 comments Projects