The Summer 2023 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
Patterns
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Summer Harvest Bowl Share the season’s bounty with a stunning chip carved vessel By Marty Leenhouts |
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Lighthouse In-the-Round Make a nautical novelty with a few pieces of basswood By Aaron and Andy Mayer |
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Carving a Hot-Air Balloon Pay tribute to a legendary mode of transport with this vivid little project By Mehmet Berat Tas |
Techniques
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Honeybee Relief Channel those summer vibes in a sweet ode to backyard pollinators By Lucy Fox |
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Painting a Power-Carved Bluebird Texturing, layering, blending: this realistic flier is all about the details By Randy Conner |
Projects
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Caricature Pirate Captain Peg legs are so last season—and it looks like this seafarer just got an upgrade By Dwayne Gosnell |
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Carved Succulents Turn Instagram’s favorite plant into a wooden desk sitter using just one knife! By David Young |
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Stylized Nuthatch Perch this dynamic bird on a real tree branch By Wouter de Bruijn |
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Tic-Tac-Toe Build this classic game with some string and branches from your backyard By Frank and Lillian Egholm |
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Whittled Turtle Transform a block of wood into a sea of woodchips in this cute project By Tom Hindes |
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Kelly the Clown This colorful circus performer is sure to be the life of the party By Bob Kozakiewicz |
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Four-Point Ribbon Create a classic whimsey in just a few steps By Garth Burgon |
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Uncle Sam Chip Clip Carve a patriotic addition to your pantry By Mark Akers |
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Simple Dinosaur Travel back to the Jurassic Period with a creature you can carve using just three tools By Parn Aniwat |
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Shaving Brush Caricature Personalize your beard-care routine with a handcarved handle By Roger Beane |
Features
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Choosing Wood for Beginners New to carving? Never fear! Here are the best materials for the job By Jon Deck |
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The Basics of Sharpening Properly prepare your knife for safe and enjoyable carving By Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated |
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The Right Bench Knife for You Looking for your first carving tool or a reliable upgrade? Check out these quality options By Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated |
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Teaching Kids to Carve Thinking about bringing a child into the fold? Here are some things to consider By Doug Stowe |
Web Extras
Free Project Create two simple but stunning combs from Keoma McCaffrey.
Click here for Simple Comb ProjectMore Project Downloads Discover additional projects and patterns in our How-To section.
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