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Hand-Hewn Wooden Cup

Hand-Hewn Wooden Cup

Rustic cup is traditional, functional, and sensible By Rick Wiebe I carved my first wooden cup (called a kuksa in Finland and a kasa in Sweden) 30 years ago on a backpacking trip in the northern Canadian Rockies. The cup, which I made for a friend who had lost a […]

by June 15, 2023 eNews: Strop Talk, Patterns & Projects
Building a Carver’s Frame

Building a Carver’s Frame

Shop-made holding fixture allows you to carve anything outdoors By Ralph Beam Illustrations by Paul Modlin  I wanted to carve outside in nice weather but needed a way to secure the blanks in a unit light enough to move from the yard to the garage. I read an article about […]

Power Carving Manual 2023 Volume 5

Power Carving Manual 2023 Volume 5

Power Carving Manual, a special issue of Woodcarving Illustrated, includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques. This issue is not a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com or 1-800-457-9112. Scroll down for a sneak peek! Getting […]

by June 15, 2023 Special Issues
Baby Chickadee

Baby Chickadee

A little bird told us this is the perfect project for power carvers  By Butch Clark While trying to use up some scrap tupelo, I was inspired to carve a baby bird. This cute little guy is the result. Because he’s just an infant, I wanted him to have a […]

by June 15, 2023 Patterns & Projects, Special Issues
Product Review: MakerX® Rotary Tool & Airbrush Combo

Product Review: MakerX® Rotary Tool & Airbrush Combo

Unique power hub gives you the freedom to craft wood wherever the open road takes you By the Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated MakerX WX992L Manufactured by WorX® $169.99  worx.com/makerx One of the greatest joys of carving is the portability of the craft. There’s nothing like putting knife to wood on a porch […]

by June 15, 2023 Product Reviews, Special Issues
Product Review: The Only Power Carver You’ll  Ever Need

Product Review: The Only Power Carver You’ll Ever Need

The new Foredom K.1060 delivers both power and precision—at a friendly price By Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated $579 at Foredom.net or check your local woodcarving supplier Most power carvers use flexible shaft tools to make rough cuts and then add fine detail using micromotors with small bits, units that combine a […]

by June 15, 2023 Product Reviews, Special Issues
Woodcarving Illustrated Summer 2023, Issue #103

Woodcarving Illustrated Summer 2023, Issue #103

The Summer 2023 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated includes a variety of 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, foxchapelpublishing.com or 1-800-457-9112. Scroll down for a sneak peek!    In This Issue […]

by May 1, 2023 Current Issue
Simple Comb

Simple Comb

Great as a tool or a hair accessory, these projects are a cinch to shape and finish By Keoma McCaffrey For over two decades, I have been making combs and selling them at fairs and online, and from there they travel to households around the world. Recently, I was contacted […]

by May 1, 2023 Patterns & Projects
Doug Linker Names His Top Woodcarving Books!

Doug Linker Names His Top Woodcarving Books!

In his latest Youtube video (link), carving teacher and Woodcarving Illustrated endorsee, Doug Linker pulled out his entire collection of woodcarving books and showed off his favorites. The 20 titles include many Fox Chapel Publications books plus a few rarities. Scroll down for links to his top books from Fox Chapel! 20 […]

by April 19, 2023 News, Product Reviews, Videos
Carving a Realistic Rabbit

Carving a Realistic Rabbit

Turn this woodland favorite into an adorable spring decoration By Desiree Hajny Thanks to popular media, we can’t help associating our long-eared friends with spring. I’ve had several batches of young bunnies in my backyard and always enjoy watching each one’s development from wide-eyed little creature to majestic adult. For […]

by March 2, 2023 eNews: Strop Talk, Spring Carving