Woodcarving Illustrated Fall Issue, Issue #116
The Fall 2026 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 available from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com or 1-800-457-9112.
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In This Issue
Technique
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Autumn Trivet Use a mask with stain and paint to add color to a chip-carved piece By Marty Leenhouts |
Projects
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Pirate Pumpkin A fun Halloween decoration is a mash-up of two popular characters By Dennis Bircea |
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Wolf Portrait Answer the call of the wild and put your skills to the test with a striking animal carving By Mehmet Tas |
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Spool Carving Take a break from the usual basswood block with this clever carve By Dale Kirkpatrick |
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Rodney Rooster Get a jump on the holidays with a charming folk-art fridge magnet that makes a great gift By Gerard Canavan |
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Winged Pumpkin The spirit of Halloween lives in this frightfully fun creation By Tony Tanev |
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Small Triangle Bowl Carve a stylish keepsake dish that’s surprisingly easy to make By Matt Day |
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Tree Squirrel Explore the forest by whittling this nutty woodland creature By Wouter de Bruijn |
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Innocent Dracula Practice achieving facial proportion on a character with a tilted head By Dwayne Gosnell |
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Snowy Owl Ornament An egg gourd is the perfect canvas for a lovely pyrography avian portrait By Jenn Avery |
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Renaissance Fair Turkey Leg Travel back to Medieval times with a mouthwatering drumstick By Cody Bonham |
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Twisting Root Wand Texture and movement combine in this spellbinding project By James Ray Miller |
Patterns
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Frankenstein Caricature This lumbering monster expresses a touch of humor and charm By Pat Coffey |
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What a Mess! This put-upon lady has had enough, but she’s sure to bring out a smile in all who see her By David Boone |
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Mountain Scene Create an expansive diorama with lush trees and a wandering grizzly By L.P. Parslow |
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Pumpkin Portrait A framed jack-o’-lantern makes a spooky decoration By Brian K. Doty |
Web Extras
Free Project– Want more Halloween caricatures? Carve Cyndi Joslyn’s mummy here.
Upcoming Events– Find information on future carving shows in our Calendar of Events section.
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