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.
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In This Issue
Feature
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Imitation of Life Artist David Boone captures moments in time and place with his storytelling carvings By Dorissa Bolinski |
Patterns
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Stretching Cat Dramatic woodgrain adds appeal to this elegant feline figure By Bartłomiej Kaczmarek |
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Decorative Plate Patience and attention to detail can yield a museum-worthy chip-carved piece By Marty Leenhouts |
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Rock and Roll Gnome Round out a block of wood to discover the character living within By Manuel De Santis |
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Pumpkin Candlestick Practice achieving symmetry in this spooky decoration By Tony Tanev |
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Little Pumpkin Carve one or a handful of these friendly-faced trinkets By Kevin Johnson |
Projects
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Hipster Frankenstein This cool ghoul is always on the guest list for the best Halloween parties By Dwayne Gosnell |
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Angry Viking Plunder a block of basswood and get started on a hilarious carve By Chris Hammack |
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Cottonwood Bark House Create a whimsical dwelling with unique features and texture By Ales Janosik |
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Hardwood Mouse Transform colorful scraps into a cute little rodent on a bed of leaves By Paul Purnell |
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Goofy Gargoyle Carve a glaring roof-sitter who’s more friend than foe By Rich Wetherbee |
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Pumpkin Patch Scarecrow Easy painting technique highlights the wood on this friendly piece By Jim Willis |
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Oktoberfest Celebration Everything is going “accordion” to plan with this charming music maker By W. Todd Martin |
Technique
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Two-in-One Measuring Spoon Get cooking with a useful carving for the kitchen By Emmet Van Driesche |
Web Extras
Free Project – Want more Halloween projects? Carve Floyd Rhadigan’s “Jack o’Phantom.”
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