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Painting a Carved Golf Ball Part 1

Painting a Carved Golf Ball Part 1

Part 1 of Gene Messer’s video on painting a carved golf ball. Check part 2 of this project.

by March 29, 2010 Videos
Carving a Golf Ball Part 3

Carving a Golf Ball Part 3

Part 3 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a golf ball. Check part 1 of Painting the Carved Golf Ball.

by March 26, 2010 Videos
Carving a Golf Ball Part 2

Carving a Golf Ball Part 2

Part 2 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a golf ball. Check Part 3 of this project. See part 1 of this project.

by March 24, 2010 Videos
Woodcarving Illustrated Issue #50 eNews

Woodcarving Illustrated Issue #50 eNews

Since spring is a time for renewal and fresh starts, we’ve loaded the latest issue of Woodcarving Illustrated with great features, projects and techniques to re-energize your carving spirit! Speaking of spirits, why not carve a Green Man with Chris Pye’s guidance or a Magical Fairy Door with Christina White. […]

by March 23, 2010 Features
Carving a Golf Ball

Carving a Golf Ball

Part 1 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a golf ball. Check Part 2 of this project.

by March 22, 2010 Videos
Best Carving Design Contest

Best Carving Design Contest

We’re looking for talented individuals to share their original creations. Participants compete for valuable prizes and earn the opportunity to become Woodcarving Illustrated’s next new contributor. Enter as many projects as you wish, but entries must be your original designs. Projects cannot have been previously entered in a WCI-sponsored contest. […]

by March 9, 2010 Features
Whittler on a Mission

Whittler on a Mission

For more than twenty years, Rick Wiebe, who lives in Westbank, British Columbia, Canada, served as a pastor. During that time, he took a special interest in helping the congregation’s youth. After retiring from the ministry, he launched a different kind of mission—teaching kids to whittle with a pocketknife. “I’ve […]

by March 2, 2010 Features
Whittle a Flying Propeller

Whittle a Flying Propeller

Quick and easy project is perfect for beginners By Rick Wiebe This simple project doesn’t take a long time to finish, can be made with almost any stick of wood, and kids can play with it as soon as it’s complete. I use white pine, but other soft woods, such […]

by March 2, 2010 Patterns & Projects, Whittling
Relief Carve a Magical Fairy Door

Relief Carve a Magical Fairy Door

Quick and easy project comes alive with vivid colors By Christina White These whimsical doors are ideal for beginners or experienced carvers looking for a break from larger projects. Young children will enjoy adding the brightly painted finish and older children can carve their very own door. Carve several doors […]

by March 1, 2010 Patterns & Projects, Spring Carving
Finishing a Ghost Part 4

Finishing a Ghost Part 4

Part 4 of Gene Messer’s video on finishing the ghost project. See how to carve this project here.

by February 28, 2010 Videos