Whittling, a special issue of Woodcarving Illustrated, includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques. This issue is not a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com or 1-800-457-9112.
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Starter Guide
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Basic Knife Cuts Learn the four type of cuts to take on any future project By the Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated |
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Whittling Safety Heed these simple rules to prevent injuries By the Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated |
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Knife Selection Follow these tips when selecting a folding knife By the Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated |
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The Basics of Sharpening Properly prepare your knife for safe and enjoyable whittling By the Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated |
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Comfortable Carving Practice these simple stretches to enjoy carving for long periods of time By Don Swartz |
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Teaching Kids to Whittle Simple suggestions make it fun and easy By Mindy Kinsey |
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“It Floats” Sailboat Soap whittling offers smooth sailing and good, clean fun for beginners By Janet Bolyard |
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Product Review: BeaverCraft Carving Kit for Beginners Introduce someone you love to the craft with this all-in-one box of cheer By James Miller |
Simple Whittles
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Avocado Pit Owl Instead of ditching your food waste, why not turn it into a unique piece of jewelry? By Anna Prikazchikova |
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Trick-or-Treater Caricature Transform a basswood turning into an adorable work of art By Lori Dickie |
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Balancing Birds Defy gravity with this aerodynamic design By Chris Lubkemann |
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Sitting Squirrel Carve a cute backyard critter in just eight short steps By Gene Messer |
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Flat-Plane Cat Customize this flat-plane feline in dozens of ways, so everyone gets the purr-fect gift By Tom Hindes |
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Tiny Unicorn Complete this petite project in just seven steps By Lieve Roelants |
Afternoon Carves
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Laid-Back Lumberjack Spend your next camping trip making a character who loves wood as much as you do By Peter Jofs |
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Bird in a Cage A few simple cuts turn a classic design into a showstopper By Daniel Breeding |
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Simple Tomte No need to fret over eyes or hands on this beginner-friendly carve By John Overby |
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Chubby Stylized Seal This nautical creature is all smiles—and once you carve him, you will be, too By James Miller |
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Snowman Ornament This cute caricature will make you want to deck the halls all year long By Sara Barraclough |
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Alaskan Fisherman Beat the heat with this beginner-friendly project By Nikki Reese |
Weekend Projects
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Feather Pendant Charm your favorite avian enthusiast with a piece of stunningly detailed jewelry By Giles Newman |
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Matchbox Lake Scene Float into vacationland with this tiny (but oh-so-detailed) diorama By Steve Tomashek |
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Carving a Human Figure Learn to add movement and personality to caricatures with just a few cuts By Dave Stetson |
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Celtic Knife Use simple techniques to create an elaborate knotwork pattern By Bob Kozakiewicz |
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Little Vampire Sink your teeth into this adorable carve By Alex Joiner |
Online Exclusives
Free Pattern Are you a fan of the Trick-or-Treater project? Download a pattern and follow the instructions to make them a friend!
Click here for the projectFree Project Downloads Find more whittling projects and patterns in the How To section on our website.
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