The new Pyrography Special Issue is now available for $9.95 from Fox Chapel Publishing. The magazine hit newstands (Borders, Barnes & Noble, Chapters) in late November 2010. Be sure to scroll down and view the table of contents in the FREE PREVIEW to see how you can take your carved projects […]
In the Spring 2011 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated, Harley Refsal shares step-by-step instructions for carving and painting a Scandinavian-style Troll Queen. The Troll Queen is the perfect mate to the Troll Harley carved for a previous issue (Summer 2004). An expert in Scandinavian culture, Harley teaches the techniques of Scandinavian-style […]
In the Spring 2011 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated, Betty Padden, author of “Lettering & Sign Carving Workbook,” demonstrates step-by-step how to carve and paint a birdhouse napkin holder. In the article, Betty demonstrates how to use overlays, undercutting, and rounding to add the illusion of depth to the carving. The shading […]
This romantic frame makes a meaningful gift for a loved one By Mike Davies Shapes, symbols, and objects can be brought together to tell stories, and as woodcarvers we have the opportunity to capture these stories in our work. This picture frame in the shape of a heart, bound with […]
In the Spring 2011 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated, Mike Davies walks you step-by-step through the process to carve a ribbon and flowers frame using only eight tools. Mike created a cross-reference chart comparing the eight tools he uses to tools made by various manufacturers. To find this chart, visit Mike’s website […]
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