Make a miniature tool with a sharp knife and a few careful cuts Based on a traditional design made famous by Ernest Warther The ability to make multiple interconnected parts from a single piece of wood is a whittler’s specialty—as evidenced by the popularity of chains and cages. These miniature […]
There’s something for everyone at Artistry in Wood The Dayton Carvers’ Artistry in Wood show has bounced back after a move and is reasserting its status as one of the best carving shows in America. In its second year at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, Ohio, the 2017 event took place […]
Properly prepare your knife for safe and enjoyable whittling by Bob Duncan Although it may seem contradictory, a sharp knife is a safe knife. When a knife is dull, or not shaped properly, it requires more force to push the blade through the wood. The more force required to make […]
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Strop Talk! As you know, stropping keeps your knife sharp between cuts. This quarterly e-newsletter is our way of staying in touch with you between issues of Woodcarving Illustrated. Here we share projects, features, tips, insider scoop on books and authors, club news, and more. This […]
By Bob Duncan Tom Wolfe is one of the most prolific authors of woodcarving books in the United States. Tom’s instructional texts have influenced thousands of carvers. With more than 50 books to his name, Tom has taught generations of carvers how to complete everything from caricatures to woodspirits. “I […]
By Bob Duncan Marvin Kaisersatt, Marv to his friends, is a founding member of the Caricature Carvers of America (CCA). He is an active carving instructor, has contributed to various CCA publications, and is the author of Creating Caricature Heads in Wood and on Paper. Making his living as a […]
Does your family always ask what to get you for whichever holiday you celebrate? Send them here to find a good selection of tools and materials guaranteed to keep you in the chips all year long! . The Cape Forge Fine Detail Knife is a hand-forged standard #3 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alex Grabovetsky Recognized internationally as a Master Wood Carver, Alex specializes in architectural and ornamental woodcarving by hand. Sign up for his classes at schoolofwoodcarving.com. Arleen Zomer A woodcarver for 28 years, Arleen teaches at her farm as well as online via a dedicated YouTube channel, CarversWoodShop. Betty Sager View Betty […]
