The Winter 2023 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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Beginner’s Guide to Finishes There are many different approaches to finishing a carving—where to start? Here are some tips By Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated |
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Carving the Classics Mary May’s lush, old-world woodwork transports us to an elegant past By Dorissa Bolinski |
Projects
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Stylized Christmas Tree with Ornaments Carve and trim this tree from the comfort of your workbench By Dave Kergan |
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20-Minute Whittled Wolf Quickly carve this woodland creature in a flat-plane style By Tom Hindes |
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Stovepipe Hat Santa This cool guy in a jaunty topper is stepping out for the holidays By Dave Francis |
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Waddling Wally Let this charming penguin keep you warm on a cold day By Gerard Canavan |
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Mouse in a Mitten Stir up some sweetness with this quick and cute carve By Robert Rangel |
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Sound Asleep Santa Ornament This free-falling design is sure to land on your list of favorite winter baubles By Rick Stoddard |
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Snowman Caricature This season, carve up a character who just can’t wait for the flurries to fall By Bruce Ankeny |
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Geometric Star Use chip carving techniques to make a striking (and beginner-friendly) gift By Mary May |
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Easy Iceberg and Penguins Whittle a sweet Antarctic scene using just a knife and some scrap wood By L. P. Parslow |
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Lantern and Berries Layered Ornament A warm candle lights the night in this cozy window scene By Betty Padden |
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Tree Man Ornament This gnome-like caricature is a perfect first carving project By James Spencer |
Patterns
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After the Sleigh Ride Santa Caricature Santa deserves a rest after his gift-giving spree wraps up By Bruce Ankeny |
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Stocking Ornaments Bundle up your Christmas tree with these cozy little chip-carved decorations By Charlene Lynum |
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Folk Art Farm Animals Put your own spin on these rustic barnyard beauties By Jill Motovidlak |
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Comfort Rhino Quiet your worries with a smooth creature that fits perfectly in your palm By Tom Mellott |
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Singing Christmas Trees Who needs a barbershop quartet when you have a choir of expressive evergreens? By Russell Scott |
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Simple Santa Whistle Make some noise for the holidays with this old-fashioned toy By W. Todd Martin |
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Firefighter Caricature Busts Striking facial expressions and subtle paint washes bring this brave crew to life By Kevin Applegate |
Techniques
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Kirigami Snowflake Reimagine a classic childhood project—in wood! By Paul Bruillard |
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Icicle Ornaments Chip carve 3D icicles with this easy-to-follow technique By Charlene Lynum |
Web Extras
Free Project – Create the perfect winter accent for your kitchen with Minisa Robinson’s woodburned snowflake coasters.
Click Here for Woodburned Coasters ProjectMore Project Downloads – Discover more carving projects in the How To section of our website.
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