The 2014 fall issue of Woodcarving Illustrated is now available. This issue is packed with projects, how-tos, patterns, and more. Features: Carved Funeral Coaches Born to Carve A Different Breed of Woodworker Techniques: Make an Old Knife New Again Learn to Paint: Using Latex Paint Carving a Gourd Projects: Spooky […]
A Note to Our Readers & Customers: We have received confirmation that All American Crafts, the publisher of Carving Magazine, Creative Woodworks and Crafts, Woodturning, and many other magazines, has closed its doors. We at Fox Chapel Publishing have always respected our colleagues at AAC and enjoyed our friendly competition; […]
Use these designs to carve gunstocks— or anything else! By Lora S. Irish Carving the stock can add personal value and beauty to a gun. No matter your skill level, Lora S. Irish’s new book, 35 Gunstock Carving Patterns, will help you embellish your gunstock and make it a family heirloom that will be […]
There’s something for everyone in our new 2014 Whittling special edition, with 30 patterns that run the gamut of this most enjoyable hobby. Inexperienced carvers will find simple, safe, and fun ways to start learning basic whittling skills. Folks who are in a hurry (and aren’t we all!) will discover […]
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 […]
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 […]
These pretty tulips are a perfect sign of spring By Betty Padden Use simple relief carving techniques to create a cheery spring sign. It looks great by itself on a wall, table, bookcase, or above a door. Or, pair it with a welcome sign to create a warm message […]
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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 […]
Carved puzzle play set fits into a castle-shaped box By Carolea Hower My son, Kevin, has liked dragons from the time the television movie The Hobbit was produced. With several other puzzle designs completed, I decided to design a dragon puzzle for his birthday. Since I also carve and wanted […]
