Speed up the roughing-out process by cutting three views with your band saw By Jim Willis I draw the front, top, and side views of my design on the carving blank. This way, I make sure all of the major points in each view line up with each other. Many […]
Have You Seen Woodcarving Illustrated Issue #52 (wci52)? If Not, Here’s a Sample of What You are Missing! Tom Wolfe is Chosen as the 2010 Woodcarver of the Year! As one of the most prolific authors of woodcarving books in the United States, Tom’s instructional texts have influenced thousands of […]
Gene Messer shows how to paint a miniature figure. Part 3 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a miniature figure.
Gene Messer shows how to paint a miniature figure. Part 2 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a miniature figure.
Tool Rack It’s easy to make a rack for carving tools out of 1″-diameter PVC pipe. First, choose the length to make the rack. Take into account the size of your work space and avoid making the length longer than 24″ because the pipe can sag. Drill 1/2″ to 3/4″-diameter […]
Gene Messer shows how to paint a miniature figure. Part 1 of Gene Messer’s video on painting a miniature figure.
Fantasy caricature hangs out on any ledge By Floyd Rhadigan I love to create projects that incorporate my two passions: fantasy literature and caricature carving. This little elf shelf sitter, guaranteed to elicit a smile, blends the two together perfectly. Fantasy caricatures are a lot of fun because they allow […]
Gene Messer shows how to carve a miniature figure. Part 8 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a miniature figure.
Gene Messer shows how to carve a miniature figure. Part 7 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a miniature figure.
Gene Messer shows how to carve a miniature figure. Part 6 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a miniature figure.
