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Adding Color to Chip Carvings

Adding Color to Chip Carvings

By Marty Leenhouts Many first-time chip carvers experience issues with color bleeding out of the chips and into the surrounding wood when staining projects. Here’s what you can do to keep the color inside the chips. Once you master adding color to chip carvings, test it out on some summer-themed […]

by August 13, 2025 News
Woodcarving Illustrated Fall Issue, Issue #112

Woodcarving Illustrated Fall Issue, Issue #112

The Fall 2025 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques. This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com or 1-800-457-9112. Scroll down for a sneak peek! In This Issue […]

by August 12, 2025 Current Issue, Fall Carving
Miniature Scarecrow Ornament

Miniature Scarecrow Ornament

Quick and easy carving  adds a whimsical touch to fall décor By Gerald Smith I carve a lot of Christmas ornaments to sell at craft fairs. Recently, a customer requested fall ornaments so she could decorate her feather tree to celebrate autumn. I created a few pumpkins and some leaves in […]

by September 26, 2023 eNews: Strop Talk, Fall Carving
The History of Romantic Love Carving

The History of Romantic Love Carving

Lovespoon carver shares the story behind a traditional token of affection By Dave Western Throughout Europe from the early 1600s to the turn of the 20th century, it became popular for young men to make and give gifts to the young women who had captured their hearts. The most popular […]

by January 16, 2023 Features, Patterns & Projects