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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Purchase the IssueStarter Guide
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Basic Knife Cuts Master four foundational carving cuts so you can take on any project By Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated |
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Whittling Safety These basic rules can help prevent injuries By Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated |
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Knife Selection Follow these tips when selecting a whittling knife By Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated |
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The Basics of Sharpening Properly prepare your knife for safe and enjoyable whittling By Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated |
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Comfortable Carving Practice these common stretches to enjoy carving for long periods of time By Don Swartz |
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Teaching Kids to Whittle For fun and easy learning, heed these simple suggestions By Mindy Kinsey |
Features
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Hobby Knife Kits to Try We tested four popular budget knife sets so you don’t have to By Kaylee Schofield |
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Wingin’ It When life started throwing punches, caricature carver Sara Barraclough started making woodchips By Hannah Carroll |
Simple Whittles
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Heart-in-a-Cage Whimsey Complete this sweet take on a classic design in just five steps By Lieve Roelants |
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Easy-Carve Magnets These simple shapes will add personality and charm to your refrigerator By Parn Aniwat |
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Avocado Pit Cat Repurpose your food waste into an elegant piece of jewelry By Anna Prikazchikova |
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Thoughtful Angel With only basic features, this winged whittle is a beginner’s dream By Roxana Cristean |
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Making a Clover Chain Tackle this take on the traditional carved chain in just eight steps By Bjarne Jespersen |
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Miniature Twig Tree Once you master this whittling technique, the possibilities are endless By Chris Lubkemann |
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Momma Polar Bear and Cub Practice the basic knife cuts as you build a wintry home for this cute duo By Tom Hindes |
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Soap Penguin This cool character makes a great beginner project By Janet Bolyard |
Afternoon Carves
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Sven the Sailor Sail the high seas with this flat-plane character By James Ray Miller |
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Whittling a Spurtle Create a versatile kitchen utensil in an afternoon By John Welch |
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Leaping Fox Try your hand at carving miniatures with a sprightly critter By Steve Tomashek |
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Bundled-Up Santa Ornament This rosy-cheeked Claus is great practice for cutting into corners By Bob Kozakiewicz |
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Whittling a Dragon & Egg A common lighter puts the finishing touches on this fiery creature By Annabell Hellwig |
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One-Knife Spoon Transform a block of basswood into a Celtic-inspired keepsake By Dave Western |
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Sliding Ball-in-Cage Mastered the basic whimsey? Take it up a notch with this new twist By Bart Hopson |
Weekend Projects
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Carving a Leaning Figure Learn how to add movement to carves with this dynamic project By Dave Stetson |
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Scrappy Seagull Carve a feathered friend (and a perch for him to stand on) from one piece of wood By Dan Riggott |
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Laid-Back Guy Remove wood with confidence on this flat-plane piece By Charles Banks |
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Duck Wheely Toy Enjoy endless fun with this nostalgic heirloom-to-be By Sara Barraclough |
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