The Winter 2017 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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In This Issue:
Features
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Labor of Love By Kathleen Ryan Clayton Johnson wants to make the world a better place one carving at a time |
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How Sweet It Is Join us as we celebrate the magazine’s two decades in the carving community–and look forward to many more! CLICK HERE to download a checklist of every issue of Woodcarving Illustrated starting with Issue #1. |
Projects
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Carving a Realistic Santa By Dylan Goodson Tips & tricks for carving your most lifelike St. Nick CLICK HERE for a gallery of Dylan’s other carvings CLICK HERE for instructions to use the grid technique to transfer a pattern to a blank CLICK HERE for Dylan’s easy method of making patterns |
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Relief-Carved Snowman By Lora S. Irish Easy painting technique highlights carved texture |
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Carving a Christmas Cigar Box By Desiree Hajny Upcycle a classic wooden box with a holiday design CLICK HERE for additional patterns to carve into cigar boxes |
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Carving a Storybook Ornament By Betty Padden Use an easy layering technique to create a high-relief scene |
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Dragon Wand By Tamera Seevers Power-carve found wood into a fantasy treasure |
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Santa Tee Ornament By Randy True Transform an ordinary golf tee into a tiny ornament |
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Carving a Sports-Themed Puzzle By Kevin Reid Low-relief tray puzzle makes a great gift |
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Santa Shelf Sitter Detail this simple smiling face by piercing through the beard |
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Tree of Life Oil Lamp By Karen Hundt-Brown Use a woodburner to turn a gourd into a functional lamp |
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Reversible Santa & Snowman Ornament By Glenn Stewart Ornament shows a different scene on either side |
Patterns
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Jingle Santa Ornament By Jon Nelson Cut-n-carve ornaments are easy to make for everyone on your list |
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Monogram Knotwork Plaque By Clayton Johnson Swap out the letters to customize this plaque for someone special |
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Happy Tree Ornament By Larry Green Quick-carve holiday gift allows you to experiment with making different faces |
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By Carolea Hower Transform inexpensive kitchen utensils into unique holiday decorations |
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Carving Santa and Rudolph By David Sabol Your new chance to carve our very first Santa CLICK HERE for complete instructions to carve this classic Santa |
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Chip-Carved Snowflake Ornaments By Gary MacKay Mix and match designs to create dozens of easy ornament |
Techniques
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Painting a Basket of Flowers By Betty Padden Detailed painting instructions help you complete your realistic relief carving |
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Carving a Custom Bracelet By Tom Dean Use power tools to create heirloom-quality jewelry quickly. Plus! Add a unique metal inlay in 4 easy steps |
Web Exclusives
Bonus Patterns
CLICK HERE to download two more patterns for carving cigar boxes.
Step-by-Step Instructions
CLICK HERE to get 23 more photos & detailed instructions for carving Dave Sabol’s classic Santa.
CLICK HERE for instructions to use a classic grid technique to enlarge a pattern directly onto the wooden blank–no photocopier required.
Bonus Galleries
CLICK HERE to see more of Dylan Goodson’s carved Santas.
See more carved wands and magical paraphernalia: COMING SOON
Just For Fun
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