The Spring 2024 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
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Magic Touch
Cecilia Schiller’s entertaining automata encourage interaction
By Dorissa Bolinski
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Patterns
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Stylish Leprechaun Caricature
Practice adding accessories with this swaggering man-about-town
By Mehmet Berat Tas
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Buckle Up!
Fun and wearable carving might encourage some fish stories
By Bob Kozakiewicz
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Chip Carved Bracelet
Easy bangle makes an impressive statement piece
By Charlene Lynum
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It’s Elementary!
Solve the riddle of capturing a caricature’s essence with this ode to Sherlock Holmes
By Kevin Applegate
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Butterfly and Flower Pyrography
A clever coloring technique gives life to this organic wood burning
By Shannon Lyon
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Desk Clock
Set aside some time to chip carve this striking office accessory
By Marty Leenhouts
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Realistic Walleye
Whopping trophy is a fisherman’s dream
By Charles Weiss
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Caricature-Chef Bottle Stopper
Add some joie de vivre to your dinners with this quick and fun carve
By W. Todd Martin
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Projects
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Interlocking Heart Relief
Surprise your one-and-only with a piece of Celtic-inspired wall art
By Lisa Laughy
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Carving a Leaf Spoon
Finish this nature-inspired utensil with milk paint accents
By Elizabeth Weber
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Stylized Shorebird
Smooth avian project puts the “sand” in “sanderling”
By Wouter de Bruijn
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Power-Carved Bullfrog
Sculpt a full-size pond dweller so lifelike, you’ll expect him to ribbit
By B. David Duncan
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Balancing Stones
Find your Zen with this easy branch whittling project
By L. P. Parslow
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My Cat Pearl
This cute calico caricature is ready to pounce
By Floyd Rhadigan
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Flying Dragon
Flat-plane carving style lends a scaly look to this beast of lore
By Dave Atkin
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Easy Gnome
Build your confidence with a simple face you don’t have to paint
By Birce Keser
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Soap Rabbit
Quickly carve a nest of bunnies to brighten any bathroom
By Makiko Sone
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Techniques
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Power-Carved Eagle Log
Different colors of wood from the same log make this bird of prey soar
By Jordy Johnson
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Making a Hook Knife
Treat your spoon projects to a handmade tool that’s inexpensive to construct
By Doug Stowe
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Alphabetical Arboretum Woodcut
From A to Z, these leaves make an attractive handmade print
By Beth Lewis
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Web Extras
Free Project – Carve a rose relief for that special someone in your life. Pattern by Joseph A. Savarese.
Click Here for Rose Relief Project
Bonus Patterns – Want more chip carving? Find Jan Jenson’s stylish earring project, plus 12 patterns.
Click Here for Chip Carved Earrings Project
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