The Spring 2019 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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Features
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Put to the Test: Walnut Hollow Creative Woodburner
New design is sleek and powerful—and won’t break the bank By Lora S. Irish |
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Maine’s Master Craftsman
New England carver John Bryan gives old tools—and some unique wood—a new lease on life By Kaylee Schofield |
Patterns
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Sophie Takes a Selfie
This comical caricature suggests that the smart phone craze isn’t just for humans anymore By Frank Napoli |
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Carving a Realistic Rabbit
Turn this woodland favorite into an adorable spring decoration By Desiree Hajny |
Projects
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Power Carving a Bear Head
Make this handsome beast without endless hours of fur texturing By Lori Andrews |
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Landing a Largemouth Bass
You won’t need to fish for compliments with this impressive trophy By Charles Weiss |
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Get Whale Soon!
Brighten up a friend’s sickbed with this caricature cetacean By Mike Bloomquist |
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A Flashing School of Fish
Catch the fluid motion of these permit in a bas-relief By John Bryan |
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Creature of the Night
Craft an owl pendant in an afternoon By Massimo Assumma |
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Windy the Cowboy
Classic caricature designed to be easy to carve By Chris Hammack |
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Wizard’s Book of Spells
This enchanted tome is ready for a shelf at Hogwarts By Jean McDonald |
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Chip-Carved Picture Frame
Display photos (and your artistic talent) in one elegant project By Marty Leenhouts |
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Floral Bracelets
Add carved charms to commercial jewelry for a one-of-a-kind gift By Keoma McCaffrey Download two more floral charm patterns HERE: |
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Embellish a Walking Stick
Adorn your favorite staff with a Celtic-inspired braided handle By John Allard |
Techniques
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Using Reciprocating Carvers
How to carve projects fast and easily with these powerful tools By Jon Deck and Bob Duncan |
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Selecting a Carving Knife
It all comes down to fit and steel quality By Lora S. Irish |
Online Exclusives
Bonus Patterns:
Snatch up two free pyrography patterns from the great Lora Irish HERE.
Gallery Extra:
See more photos of John Bryan’s idyllic workshop-in-the-woods HERE.
More Flowers!:
Get the patterns for two additional Floral Bracelet designs (ABOVE).
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