Woodcarving Illustrated Spring Issue, Issue #114

The Spring 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 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

Technique

Chained Hearts in a Cage

This impressive carving is a lesson in precision with results that are fascinating and beautiful

By Joseph A. Savarese

Projects

	Mountain Hare Whittle a cute flat-plane animal By James Ray Miller
	Leprechaun Caricature Carve a mischievous trickster for a chance at the pot of gold By Pete Zanauskas
	Wizard Gnome This cheeky caricature has a few tricks up his sleeve By Bruce Ankeny
	Beginner Black Bear A quick whittle is fun for all carvers including those just starting out By Tom Hindes
	Triskelion Relief Create a Celtic symbol with just a detail knife and a few gouges By Wouter de Bruijn
	Daydreaming Hiker Gain a different perspective on posture with a prone character By W. Todd Martin
	Texas Troubadour A road-weary singer is ready for the stage By Jerry McNulty
	Tattoo a Spoon Blend function and ornamentation with traditional Scandinavian kolrosing By Nico De Wispelaere
	Easter Egg Brooch Get rolling with a fun accessory that will bring a smile to anyone’s face By Richard Embling

Patterns

	Frog Noggins Funny faced peepers will keep plants company By Brian K. Doty
	Stormy Weather Sail away on a rainy day with a fisherman who’s exploring rough seas By Terry Moss
	Heart Shaped Plate Spread some love with a sentimental chip-carved design By Marty Leenhouts
	Baby Bigfoot and Tree Carve a little forest scene to delight a youngster or a kid at heart By Jonathan Layton
	Chip-Carved Ornaments Practice basic cuts with an assortment of pleasing designs By Charlene Lynum