The Summer 2021 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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Features
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Creature of Habit For this nun, woodcarving and religious vocation go hand in hand By Hannah Carroll |
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Dust Collection Roundup Consider these options for keeping your woodshop—and lungs—free of dust By Jon Deck |
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Pencil Me In Gifted graphite carver makes minuscule sculptures using an X-Acto blade and a microscope By Kaylee Schofield |
Techniques
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Blast Off! This three-part carve will make you want to suit up for space travel By Rick Stoddard |
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Realistic Tropical Fish Power carve a butterfly fish as vibrant as its namesake By James Spencer |
Projects
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Friendly Field Mouse Don’t let its size fool you! This little rodent packs a punch By Betty Padden Get additional patterns of Betty Padden’s mouse project below!
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Circle of Chips Alternate two striking chip types in this summery, modern wall hanging By Bernat Mercader |
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Matchbox Aquarium Carve a little fish habitat using minimal materials and tools By Steve Tomashek |
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Whittled Unicorn Complete this petite project in just seven steps By Lieve Roelants |
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Simple Scallop Shell Practice undercutting and line work on this elegant relief By Lucy Fox Get the additional pattern of the scallop shell below! |
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Chip Carved Earrings A soothing aloe leaf pattern gives these statement pieces a natural touch By Amy Costello |
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Three-Point Ribbon Create a classic wooden whimsy with just a Dremel and a knife By Garth Burgon |
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Classic Bread Bowl Detail this stylish vessel with milk paint and sand the facets for a rustic finish By Luke Voytas |
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Fearless Freddie A hungry shark is no match for this beach-bound frog By Bob Hershey |
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Chip Carved Jewelry Box Adorn a standard container with this dynamic sunburst By Tatiana Baldina |
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Volute Ladle Add sophistication to your table with a spoon fit for the symphony By Mark Ivan Fortune |
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Stylized Sharks Whittle two classic ocean predators in one sitting By Tom Hindes |
Online Exclusives
Free Project Visit our website for a bonus, step-by-step tutorial on carving a swashbuckling caricature by Jim Feather.
Click here for the projectFree Bonus Patterns Download your extra patterns for the Friendly Field Mouse, Simple Scallop Shell, and a Geometric Spoon Design from Dave Western’s new book below.
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