The Winter / Spring 2016 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, 1-800-457-9112.
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In This Issue:
EDITOR’S NOTE: THERE IS NO FOX HIDDEN IN THIS ISSUE!
This just in: It appears that our Fox used its animal instincts to head south ahead of the big winter storm, and it’s nowhere to be found. I’m sure it will be back to its usual antics in Spring/Summer.
(In other words, there is no fox hidden in the new issue of WCI. Sorry ’bout that.)
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Features
And The Winner Is…
Announcing the first winners in the 2016 People’s Choice Contest
Miniature Masterpieces
By Kathleen Ryan
Extraordinary Renaissance carvings depict religious scenes in minuscule relief
Soapstone Artistry
By Kathleen Ryan
Three sculptors share their tips
No Fear at 94
By Dean Otteson
Nonagenarian Tony Giuffrida fills retirement with creative carving
Heavenly Pews
By Kathleen Ryan
Cindy Chinn combines carving, glass, and light to create angelic art
Tools
Universal Bench Hook
By Andrew DiPace
Get a grip on carving projects with uneven edges
Patterns
Leopard Pattern
By Gordon and Marsha Stiller
Reference photo, description, and detailed pattern help you carve a lifelike leopard
Carving a Crucifix
By Cindy Chinn
Tips for carving a religious icon
Projects
Folk Art Peacock
By Vernon DePauw
Colorful quilt-inspired design is perfect for Mardi Gras
Carving a North Woods Animal Puzzle
By Nancy Borson
Embellish puzzle pieces with relief carving techniques
Casual Caricature Rabbit
By Leah Goddard and Floyd Rhadigan
This easy Easter bunny will be welcome in any basket
Soapstone Whale
By Julie Kee
Use your woodcarving skills to create this stunning stone sea creature
Big Bad Wolf
By Barbara Millikan
Fierce carved wolf is a perfect accessory for days that really bite
Yorkie Dog Caricature
By Sandy Smith
A pocket-sized pooch that’s quick to make
Download the detailed texture pattern for the Yorkie
Carving a Brook Trout
By Charles Weiss
Use a combination of hand and power tools to shape this realistic fish
Building Noah’s Ark
By Betty Padden
Carve and paint this popular childhood toy
Techniques
Inlaid Bunny Box
By Roger F. Wolford
Use liquid inlay to add intricate designs to a premade box
Adding Arms to a Carving
By Oren Quist
Control the grain direction for stronger arms that are easier to carve
Tips for Personalizing a Toolbox
By Rev. Jim Paulson
Ideas to carve, paint, and decorate your toolbox
Click Here to download Jim’s Toolbox Construction Drawings
Click Here to download the alphabet that Jim Paulson used on his toolbox
……………………………………Click Here to download the numbers that Jim Paulson used on his toolbox
Online Exclusives
Critter Caricature
See a gallery of Sandy Smith’s other Critters.
Middle School Carving Club
Meet Nancy Borson’s next generation of carving kids.
Scrap Craft
Learn how Barbara Millikan uses her Wolf’s Head scraps to make cute doorstops.
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