Archive for May, 2014

Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 67 Summer 2014

Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 67 Summer 2014

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 […]

by May 26, 2014 0 comments Current Issue

Stunning Soap Carvings

Flip through a gallery of intricate pieces carved from soap In Woodcarving Illustrated Spring 2014 (Issue 66), Kathleen Ryan introduced a number of artists who work in the delicate but beautiful world of soap carving. Scroll down for a gallery of soap carving photos that we couldn’t fit in the […]

by May 22, 2014 0 comments Features
Carving a Tulip Sign

Carving a Tulip Sign

Before you can paint the sign, you need to carve it. In Woodcarving Illustrated Spring 2014 (Issue 66), Betty Padden demonstrated how to paint a spring tulip with acrylic paints. In order to paint the carving exactly as Betty did, we’ve provided this online bonus how-to article, complete with a pattern […]

by May 22, 2014 0 comments Patterns, Projects

Subscription Scam

Subscription Scam: If you receive an invoice in the mail that does NOT have our Broad Street address or our www.WoodcarvingIllustrated.com or www.scrollsawer.com website, DO NOT PAY IT. It is a scam. Please forward it to us so we can track down the offender. If you have questions or concerns, please contact […]

by May 22, 2014 0 comments News
2014 Fox Chapel Publishing Open House & Woodworking Show

2014 Fox Chapel Publishing Open House & Woodworking Show

Registration is now open for Fox Chapel Publishing’s 2014 Open House and Woodworking Show! This premier woodworking festival and celebration will be held on May 9th – 10th, 2014, at the Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association in scenic Lancaster County, Pa. Each pass includes:  Access to our roster of […]

by May 22, 2014 0 comments Open House

Painting the Dragons in a Box

In Woodcarving Illustrated Spring 2013 (Issue 62), we provided basic instructions to paint the dragons and castle box. Below, there is a PDF of the exact paints Carolea Hower used for her dragons, plus a gallery of additional reference photos of each of the dragons. Attachments: Paint Chart

by May 22, 2014 0 comments Projects

Tormek Water-Cooled Sharpening System

You can sharpen 99% of your tools with the Tormek system, creating the exact bevel angle you want with no risk of burning your tools. The system, which combines a slow but powerful motor with a large water cooled stone and an extensive line of tool holding jigs, allows you […]

by May 22, 2014 0 comments Product Reviews

VW Bug Pinewood Derby Car

In the Pinewood Derby-Stlye Race Cars 2014 Special Issue, Jon Deck demonstrates how to create a car that looks like a classic VW Bug. Attached below are the patterns you can transfer to decal paper to make your car even more realistic. Attachments: Decals

by May 22, 2014 0 comments Patterns, Projects

Dodge Charger Pinewood Derby Car

In the Pinewood Derby-Stlye Race Cars 2014 Special Issue, Jon Deck demonstrates how to create a car that looks like a classic Dodge Charger. Attached below are the patterns you can transfer to decal paper to turn your car into the iconic General Lee from the Dukes of Hazzard. Attachments: […]

by May 22, 2014 0 comments Patterns, Projects