Woodcarving Illustrated Winter 2023, Issue #105

The Winter 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

Features

Beginner’s Guide to Finishes

There are many different approaches to finishing a carving—where to start? Here are some tips

By Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated

Carving the Classics

Mary May’s lush, old-world woodwork transports us to an elegant past

By Dorissa Bolinski

Projects

	Stylized Christmas Tree with Ornaments Carve and trim this tree from the comfort of your workbench By Dave Kergan
	20-Minute Whittled Wolf Quickly carve this woodland creature in a flat-plane style By Tom Hindes
	Stovepipe Hat Santa This cool guy in a jaunty topper is stepping out for the holidays By Dave Francis
	Waddling Wally Let this charming penguin keep you warm on a cold day By Gerard Canavan
	Mouse in a Mitten Stir up some sweetness with this quick and cute carve By Robert Rangel
	Sound Asleep Santa Ornament This free-falling design is sure to land on your list of favorite winter baubles By Rick Stoddard
	Snowman Caricature This season, carve up a character who just can’t wait for the flurries to fall By Bruce Ankeny
	Geometric Star Use chip carving techniques to make a striking (and beginner-friendly) gift By Mary May
	Easy Iceberg and Penguins Whittle a sweet Antarctic scene using just a knife and some scrap wood By L. P. Parslow
	Lantern and Berries Layered Ornament A warm candle lights the night in this cozy window scene By Betty Padden
	Tree Man Ornament This gnome-like caricature is a perfect first carving project By James Spencer

Patterns

	After the Sleigh Ride Santa Caricature Santa deserves a rest after his gift-giving spree wraps up By Bruce Ankeny
	Stocking Ornaments Bundle up your Christmas tree with these cozy little chip-carved decorations By Charlene Lynum
	Folk Art Farm Animals Put your own spin on these rustic barnyard beauties By Jill Motovidlak
	Comfort Rhino Quiet your worries with a smooth creature that fits perfectly in your palm By Tom Mellott
	Singing Christmas Trees Who needs a barbershop quartet when you have a choir of expressive evergreens? By Russell Scott
	Simple Santa Whistle Make some noise for the holidays with this old-fashioned toy By W. Todd Martin
	Firefighter Caricature Busts Striking facial expressions and subtle paint washes bring this brave crew to life By Kevin Applegate