The Spring 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.
Scroll down for a sneak peek!
Features
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Handmade With Love |
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2017 International Woodcarvers Congress |
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Carver Sticks to Scriptures |
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Recommended Beginner Tools CLICK HERE to find more articles to get you started carving. |
Patterns
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Holding Tightly |
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Stylized Dancer |
Projects
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Cribbage Board Rosette Carving |
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Carving Cookie Molds CLICK HERE to download a chart to help you choose a non-toxic wood for your molds. CLICK HERE to see more carved cookie molds. |
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Dancing Hearts Wood Burning |
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Power Carve Your First Bird |
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Carving a Welcome Sign CLICK HERE to download the pattern for the vertical version of the Welcome Sign |
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Folding Cross CLICK HERE to carve traditional wooden pliers. |
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Carving the Female Face |
Techniques
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Creating Realistic Fur Texture |
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Creating a Custom Blade Cover |
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Creating Natural Pigment Paints |
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Carving Realistic Hands |
Online Exclusives
Wood Toxicity
CLICK HERE to check out our chart to be sure you’re using safe wood to carve your cookie molds.
Carved Clichés
When taken literally, as these caricature carvers did, these colorful phrases can lead to gut-busting images. CLICK HERE to see what they came up with.
Bonus Pattern
CLICK HERE to download the pattern for a vertical format welcome sign.
Get Started Carving
CLICK HERE for tool recommendations, carving and finishing techniques, wood reviews, and more!