The Winter 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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Techniques
Painting Santa Ornaments
By Carol Leavy A road map for the color-wary carver |
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Get Started Spoon Carving
By Lora S. Irish We hand-make our food—why not our utensils? Use a pro’s tips for success |
Features
Betty Padden’s Carved Christmas Spectacular
By Kaylee Schofield This enchanted village has so many amazing details, you’ll forget it’s a tree stand |
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Learn to Use a Reciprocating Carver
By Bob Duncan Blend an edged-tool texture with the speed of a power carver |
Patterns
Jolly Old Soul
By Dwayne Gosnell Reimagine the classic Santa carving with this whimsical caricature elf |
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Pear-Shaped Santa
By Roger Beane Turned blank allows you to carve without worrying about symmetry and proportions |
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Peppermint-Stick St. Nick
By Dave Francis Bold hues and a sky-high hat make this Santa stand out in a crowd |
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Carve & Burn Bird Ornaments
By Michele Parsons Add life to a tree or window with these bright avian adornments |
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Nostalgic Snowman Ornaments
By Jill Motovidlak Use a simple faux finish to give these characters an old-timey look |
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Chip-Carved Coasters
By Jan Jenson Dress up functional discs with a geometric old-world design |
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Frolicsome Fawn
By Desiree Hajny Bambi’s got nothing on this playful prince of the forest |
Projects
Curly-Haired Kris Kringle
By Mark Akers Santa’s got a brand new perm! Refine your texturing skills with this unique ornament |
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Dancing Santa
By Wayne Shinlever After Christmas, he gets his groove back! |
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Circle of Love Nativity
By Chuck MacKnee Stylized scene evokes the emotion that bonds the Holy Family together |
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Fisherman Ornament
By Bob Kozakiewicz Charming design will have all your loved ones clamoring for their very own “grumpy” sailor |
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Ball-in-Cage Snowman
By Pete Zanauskas With a glowing pipe and a carrot nose, this classic whimsey has never looked so charming |
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Quick and Easy Standing Angel
By Don Lang Carve and paint a stylized seraph with an inspiring story |
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Comfort Penguins
By Tom Mellott A special ingredient makes these tuxedoed birds as sleek as the real thing |
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Carving a Rolling Pin Santa
By Randy George Use a reciprocating carver to give old utensils a new face |
Online Exclusives
Free Projects:
Click our Holiday Carving section under the How To menu for seasonal projects galore.
Gold-Tooth Santa:
Practice your ornament painting skills with a bonus Santa pattern HERE.
Video and Gallery Extra:
See MORE photos and take a video tour of Betty Padden’s Carved Christmas Spectacular HERE.
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