Woodcarving Illustrated Summer 2018 Issue 83
The Summer 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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Emil Milan: Midcentury MasterBy Mindy Kinsey
Emil Milan is the most influential carver you’ve never heard of |
Patterns
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Making a Wood Spirit Whistle By Roger Beane
Capture the sounds of summer with an easy-carve wood spirit whistle CLICK HERE to carve a Santa-inspired whistle. |
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Two-Hour PelicanBy Don Swartz
Carve and paint this comical bird in an afternoon |
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Chip-Carving a Summer SceneBy Roman Chernikov
You won’t want to cover these coaster-sized designs |
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Carving a Relief CaricatureBy Eric Owens
Whether you love hiking or hunting, celebrate your hobby with this easy, adaptable project |
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Carving a Snack BowlBy Mindy Kinsey and Jon Deck
Make your own modern vintage bowl |
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Capturing the Blue Marlin By Gordon and Marsha Stiller
Carve and paint a replica of this maritime bad boy |
Projects
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Carving a Baseball PitcherBy Dave Stetson
Blend fact and fun in this action-packed caricature’s pose |
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Handcarving a Spoon from Hard Wood By Karen Henderson
Tired of boring basswood blanks? A simple trick lets you handcarve colorful wood to make gorgeous spoons |
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Tee TimeBy Dwayne Gosnell
Trade your nine iron for a #9 gouge and slice away to carve this caricature golfer |
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Carving a Cowboy By Harold Enlow
From the iconic hat to the stubbly beard, this cowboy is a classic |
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Making a Box for Chip Carving By Tom Noller
Adapt this simple box design to create any number of unique looks |
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Whittling an Eagle HeadBy Pete Zanauskas
Celebrate the patriotic summer holidays with these quick carvings |
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Crafting an Heirloom Rocking Chair By Doug Lawrence
Add a custom carving to create a unique keepsake for your family |
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Burnt Island Light By Deborah Pompano
This pyro pattern is perfect for beginners because you can easily blend blobs so they don’t show |
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Carving a Tiger By Desiree Hajny
Combine carving and burning techniques to create a cat who looks ready to pounce |
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Power-Carving a Horse Stick By Tamera Seevers
Transform a beautiful piece of hardwood into a wand or walking stick |
Techniques
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Quick & Easy Guide to Hand-SharpeningBy the Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated
Get back to carving faster with this simple method for sharpening your knife, gouge, and V-tool |
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Adapting a Roughout By Russell Scott
Simple steps help you carve a variety of figures from the same basic roughout |
Online Exclusives
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Bonus Pattern
CLICK HERE to download the pattern for turning Roger Beane’s Wood Spirit Whistle into a Santa!
Exclusive Project
Display your favorite vintage in style with Marty Leenhouts’ chip-carved wine bottle holder!
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