Woodcarving Illustrated Summer Issue, Issue #115

The Summer 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

Twist Spoons

Shape and carve interesting details in kitchen utensils

By Lora S. Irish

Projects

	Giraffe Caricature This tall fellow from the animal kingdom is a natural at basketball By Matt Kincade
	Herring Gull Get a taste of the shore by whittling a friendly seabird By Wouter de Bruijn
	Ryker the Hiker Follow the trail blazes with a fun caricature who looks at home in the forest By Blake Lunsford
	Country Flower Practice depth and texture with a rustic landscape relief By Dustin Strenke
	Mood Indicator Explore facial emotions with a funny and easy project By Dwayne Gosnell
	Stylized Elephant Practice carving symmetrical figures with this sweet strolling pachyderm By Birce Keser
	Cheeky Beetroot One knife is all it takes to carve a funny vegetable with a silly grin By Rick Giujusa
	Summer Gnome Carve and paint a friendly visitor who comes bearing a vibrant bouquet By Betty Padden

Patterns

	Scallop Shell Pendant Make a unisex piece of jewelry for yourself or a beachcombing friend By Slavica Popovska
	Southwest Gnome Home This charming piece is a fine introduction to cottonwood bark and basic gouge techniques By Robert Rangel
	Little Hot Dog Spend an afternoon whittling this miniature frank that’s too cute to eat By Kevin Johnson
	Sun and Pearls Patience pays off with a chip-carved design that looks more complicated than it is By Blandine Champagneur
	Chip Carved Frame Preserve vacation memories with a decorative display for a souvenir tile By Charlene Lynum
	Easy Wizard Basic carving cuts and only one knife bring a fantasy character to life By Johnny Layton