The Fall 2018 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, www.foxchapelpublishing.com or 1-800-457-9112.
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Features
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Power Carving Basics
By Bob Duncan Get started with tools you can find almost anywhere Click Here to learn to make your own sanding drums. |
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Tools for Removing Wood Quickly
By Bob Duncan We test-drive the hardiest “toys” on the market Click Here to read more about these tools and to see them in action. |
Patterns
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Taming the Spanish Bull
By Gordon and Marsha Stiller Fierce fighting machine is a bull’s-eye project for advanced carvers |
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Fall Cardinal Scene
By Deborah Pompano This vivid pyro project proves that autumn is the perfect season to burn |
Techniques
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Versatile Chip-Carved Borders
By Marty Leenhouts Use or modify these basic borders to embellish a variety of projects |
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Creating a Stone Effect
By Lora S. Irish Simple technique to make any carving look like stone |
Projects
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A Family of Owls
By Steve Kulp These watchful egg owls are a hoot to hold and to make |
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Golden Eagle Walking Stick
By Paul Purnell Dress up a functional cane with this glorious raptor |
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Just Chillin’
By Frank Napoli What does the dragon do after destroying the castle? This carving tells the untold tale |
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Making a Bark Church
By Andy Mayer Use tree bark to carve a realistic church complete with cross and steeple |
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Scourge of the Seven Seas
By Mark Akers Transform a simple turned egg into a not-so-dashing swashbuckler Click Here to see how to transform any carving into a custom knife holder. |
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Boo! Pumpkin
By Betty Padden Light up your house with this friendly painted spook |
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Frank the Sweet Greeter
By Janet Bolyard This fun and functional relief carving will have trick-or-treaters in stitches |
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Fall Scene in Low Relief
By Fred and Elaine Stenman Create a festival of color and texture with this rustic landscape |
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Carving a Raccoon
By Desiree Hajny Fur texture and a sneaky grin complete the ensemble for this backyard bandit |
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Jam Spreader
By Celina Muire Carve this simple utensil just in time for breakfast |
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Two-Sided Ornaments
By Carolea Hower Practice your low-relief carving on these cheery holiday ornaments |
Online Exclusives
Must Love Spoons: See an expanded gallery of Giles Newman’s impressive work HERE.
Free Patterns: Click our Fall Carving section HERE for loads of seasonal projects.
Video Extras:
• Like our Egg Pirate? Let Mark Akers show you a sizzling new way to prep the blank HERE.
• Take a video test drive of Tools for Removing Wood Quickly HERE.
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