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Mix and match elements from different carvings to create a new look By Don Dearolf In Woodcarving Illustrated Fall 2015 (Issue 72) we shared an article by the late Don Dearolf on carving caricature Native Americans. Below are bonus patterns for two more projects. After I find a general pattern for […]
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 […]
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The 2015 Spring issue of Woodcarving Illustrated is now available. This issue is packed with projects, how-tos, patterns, and more. Features: Artistic Illusions Bon Appetit Great Gouges: The Essential Tool Kit Miniature Masterpieces Patterns: Power-Carved Pirate Ship Grizzly Bear Projects: Irresistible Carved Cupcakes Small Wonders Tree Spirit Sweet Spring Rabbit […]
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Rick Jensen has taught America how to carve cottages from bark By Bob Duncan It’s something of an incongruity that one of the most innovative and influential carvers in the United States uses a humble found wood as his medium. Rick Jensen has been carving cottonwood bark—literally, the thick bark of dead plains cottonwood trees, which Rick […]
Step-by-step instructions to paint this holiday favorite By Rick Jensen Many carvers struggle with painting. Here are more detailed instructions with step-by-step photos showing how I paint the Santa. Finishing the carving After the paint has dried, seal the piece with a few light coats of spray lacquer, allowing the […]
By Bob Yancey This year, I had a lot of fun adding faces to traditional Christmas objects, like stockings and candles. I made sure to give these caricatures some attitude! With a little pen work, it’s easy to customize these pieces with names, dates, or funny sayings. Carving the Ornaments […]
