Woodcarving Illustrated Spring 2019, Issue 86

The Spring 2019 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

	Put to the Test: Walnut Hollow Creative WoodburnerNew design is sleek and powerful—and won’t break the bank By Lora S. Irish
	Maine’s Master CraftsmanNew England carver John Bryan gives old tools—and some unique wood—a new lease on life By Kaylee Schofield

Patterns

	Sophie Takes a SelfieThis comical caricature suggests that the smart phone craze isn’t just for humans anymore By Frank Napoli
	Carving a Realistic RabbitTurn this woodland favorite into an adorable spring decoration By Desiree Hajny

Projects

	Power Carving a Bear HeadMake this handsome beast without endless hours of fur texturing By Lori Andrews
	Landing a Largemouth BassYou won’t need to fish for compliments with this impressive trophy By Charles Weiss
	Get Whale Soon! Brighten up a friend’s sickbed with this caricature cetacean By Mike Bloomquist
	A Flashing School of Fish Catch the fluid motion of these permit in a bas-relief By John Bryan
	Creature of the NightCraft an owl pendant in an afternoon By Massimo Assumma
	Windy the CowboyClassic caricature designed to be easy to carve By Chris Hammack
	Wizard’s Book of SpellsThis enchanted tome is ready for a shelf at Hogwarts By Jean McDonald
	Chip-Carved Picture FrameDisplay photos (and your artistic talent) in one elegant project By Marty Leenhouts
	Floral BraceletsAdd carved charms to commercial jewelry for a one-of-a-kind gift By Keoma McCaffrey Download two more floral charm patterns HERE: Floral Bracelets-Bonus Patterns
	Embellish a Walking Stick Adorn your favorite staff with a Celtic-inspired braided handle By John Allard

Techniques

	Using Reciprocating Carvers How to carve projects fast and easily with these powerful tools By the Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated
	Selecting a Carving Knife It all comes down to fit and steel quality By Lora S. Irish

Online Exclusives

Bonus Patterns:

Snatch up two free pyrography patterns from the great Lora Irish HERE.

Gallery Extra:

See more photos of John Bryan’s idyllic workshop-in-the-woods HERE.

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