Whittling 2018: Volume 5

Whittling, a special issue of Woodcarving Illustrated, includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques. This issue is not a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, www.foxchapelpublishing.com or 1-800-457-9112.

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Beginning Carvers

	10-Minute DogsBy Tom Hindes This pattern is fast and easy—and adaptable to any breed
	Best-Ever Blade CoverBy Gary Fenton A simple trick ensures this cover stays in place to protect your blade
	A Skulk of Foxes By Heath Dawson This family of foxes fits together to form a puzzle, game, or finger fidget
	Luring You OnBy Harley Refsal Learn to carve with the grain by making a fishing lure
	Making a Slip-Bark Whistle By Andrew Thomas-Price This kid favorite is quick, easy, and really, really loud
	Creating a Folding CrossBy Ron Vance Use straight cuts and a classic technique to turn a craft stick into a cross
	Stick Horses and Other Twig Animals By Chris Lubkemann Turn a twig into a pen or a back scratcher with just a few cuts
	Carving a Big CatBy Don Self Make a black panther or a jaguar using the same pattern

Quick & Easy

	Carving a Cottonwood Bark ChainBy Rick Wiebe Choosing a different type of wood makes it easier to join the “chain gang”
	Whittle a Baby Elephant By Tom Hindes This elephant in the room is too cute to ignore
	Hatching a HedgehogBy Steven Kulp Comfort critters are easy to make with basswood eggs and a simple template
	One-Twig OwlsBy Chris Lubkemann Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be carving these “owl” day long
	Quick & Easy Football Player By Lori Dickie Start with a premade basswood shape so you can get to the fun part faster

Weekend Projects

	Super Simple Santa By John Overby This jolly ornament is so easy you’ll be making dozens in no time flat
	Making a Grumpy Soap Man By Chris Morgan Hone your carving skills with this sweet-smelling beginner project
	Doggone Cute PugsBy James Miller Combine flat-plane carving with painted details to create canines with character
	Smooth FoxBy Peter Benson Whittle and sand your own streamlined comfort animal
	Whittle DwarfsBy Don Mertz Tiny cartoon carvings are perfect for practicing expressions
	Whittling an EagleBy Greg Young Grab a chunk of wood and a knife to carve this majestic eagle
	Simple Songbird By Frank Egholm Use this all-in-one pattern to carve and paint your own favorite backyard bird
	Carving a Caricature CopBy Harley Refsal This adorable officer is so easy it should be illegal
	Angelic OrnamentBy Douglas Schauer Carve and finish this beautiful stylized design in an afternoon
	Twig SquirrelsBy Chris Lubkemann You’ll go nuts for the curly tails on these cute critters

Carving a Spoon Without a Hook Knife By Jon Mac

This surprisingly elegant rough-hewn spoon proves you can create curves by carving straight lines

Updating the Ball-in-Cage By Frank Egholm

Rounded edges give this traditional favorite a fresh new look

Ball-in-a-BallBy Keith Randich

Carve this new take on a classic whimsey

Starter Guide

	Choosing a Whittling KnifeBy the Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated What to look for when selecting a folding knife
	The Basics of Sharpening By the Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated Properly prepare your knife for safe and enjoyable whittling
	Comfortable Carving By Don Swartz Simple changes and stretches make it comfortable to carve for long periods of time
	Whittling SafetyBy the Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated A few simple rules prevent injuries while whittling
	Learn the Basic Knife Cuts for WhittlingBy the Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated Complete most projects with four types of cuts