Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 51 Summer 2010

FEATURES Best of Show By Bob Duncan - Award-winning carvings from the nation's top woodcarving shows Andy Anderson's Custom Carved Furniture By Paul Volpp - A unique look a the grandfather of caricature carvings' lesser-known work PROJECTS Handcarving a Baby Spoon By Carl Johnson - Quick and easy project makes a unique gift Whittling Whimsical Bookmarks By Jack Lund - Playful figures make quick and easy gifts Carving a Caricature Pig By Christine Coffman - Charming character makes an ideal beginner project Turning Branches into Spice Shakers By Chris Lubkemann - Rustic salt and pepper holders add personality to your table or picnic basket Make a Moving Magnetic Carving By Larry Wolterstorff - Clever use of magnets is a fun conversation starter Power Carving a Polar Bear By Chuck Solomon and Dave Hamilton - Develop your skills with this easy stylized design Carving an Army Private By Arnold Smith - Attention to detail brings this caricature of an enlisted man to life Sculpting Elegant Horse Head Bookends By Chris Pye - Stylized carvings are modeled after classic T’ang Dynasty horses Carve a Stylized Trout By Tom Dean - Use power tools to create a beautiful carved fish Relief Carve an Old World Saint By Nora Hall - Create the look of flowing fabric with classic techniques TECHNIQUES Sanding Techniques By Mike Burton - Decrease sanding time with shop-tested tips Creating Seashell Decorations By Robert L. Buyer - Easy techniques unveil the beauty of nature Building a Carving Arm By LaVerne “Sid” Sidler - Shopmade holding device promotes safe carving techniques Sharpening Chisels By Mac Proffitt - Create and maintain a sharp edge on chisels and skew chisels DEPARTMENTS Editor's Letter From Our Mailbag News and Notes Tips and Techniques Reader Gallery Relief Column Calendar of Events Coming Features Ad Directory Woodchips You can purchase a digital edition of this issue.

In this Issue: FEATURES: The Whittling Whimsy of Walt Garrison by Kathleen Ryan Gifts for Carvers Tom Wolfe: Woodcarver of the Year by Bob Duncan PROJECTS: Carving a Pierced Relief Tree by MaAnna Stephenson Making a Carved Jack-O-Lantern by Sandy Smith Carving an Oak Leaf Bowl by Chris Pye Carving a Private Investigator by Dennis Thornton Carving a Woodspirit in Cottonwood Bark by Edward Otto Power Carve a Canvasback Duck by Chuck Solomon and Dave Hamilton Handcarving a Realistic Squirrel by Leah Goddard Relief Carve an Autumn Scene by Bob Biermann Making Maple Leaf Pins by John Hoesman Miniature Scarecrow Ornament by Gerald Smith Shelf Sitter Elf by Floyd Rhadigan TECHNIQUES: Embellishing with Basswood Inlays by David Stewart Sawing Carving Blanks by Jim Willis DEPARTMENTS: Editor's Letter From Our Mailbag News and Notes Tips and Techniques Reader Gallery Calendar of Events Coming Features Ad Directory Woodchips

In this issue: 7 Fun and festive santas you can carve Whittling ornaments Quick-carver stackable snowman Painting a duck decoy Super simple sharpning Cowboy bottlestopper

This issue features: Power carving: quick, easy, effective Hiking sticks: with ball-inpcage design Simple and strong shellac finishes Easy-carve realistic eyes Make a dragon for your desk Carve more, sharpen less: our $90 solution

Features: *Pat Scott Scores Big Former baseball player carves with Hall-of-Fame right hand *Carvers Unite to Honor Veterans Injured veterans are presented with handcarved eagle canes *Best of Show Impressive projects inspire woodcarvers everywhere Projects: *Great Horned Owl *Carving a Rabbit in Cottonwood Bark *Making Patriotic Pins *Carving a Folk-Art Chickadee *Recipe Chef *Chip Carved Photo Frame *Carve a Tower of Teetering Turtles *Making a Mechanical Bottle Stopper *Roly-Poly Hedgehog *Carving Tree Spirits in Found Wood Techniques: *Dealing with Tree-Killing Insects *Carving Eyes *Using a Contour Gauge *Making Controlled Cuts *Maintaining a Sharp Edge

Carve autumn-inspired earrings, a structural mobius strip, a loyal Golden Retriever walking stick topper, Halloween ornaments and caricatures, and more! This 88th issue of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine includes 9 unique projects, plus 12 additional Halloween-themed projects, all with ready-to-use patterns and step-by-step instructions that are perfect for all skill levels! From whittling a simple witch pin for beginners to a detailed Dracula, mummy, and a beaver named Bartholomew, there’s something for every carver to learn, practice, and enjoy. Also featured is an incredible mission to recover centuries-old sunken wood that’s been repurposed into works of art – see the designs and how the historical wood responded! Read about the best new Dockyard miniature carving tools, gain access to special offers and online extras – like bonus patterns and action videos – practice hand exercises to increase your strength, and so much more!

FEATURES Saluting the Best By Mindy Kinsey Announcing the winners of the 2012 Best Carving Design Contest 2012 Woodcarver of the Year: By Bob Duncan Honoring the flat-plane carving pioneer for keeping a dying art alive Gifts for Carvers A handy guide to popular gifts for the carvers on your list PROJECTS Learn to Carve Low Relief By Chris Pye These progressively harder projects teach basic relief techniques Creating a Layered Relief Carving By Wayne Culley Combine individually carved layers to add depth and dimension to your work Unique Bark Houses in the Round By Rick Jensen New technique combines two pieces of bark to create freestanding carvings Whittling Lovespoons By David Western Quick and easy project makes a meaningful gift for a loved one Quick & Easy Ark Animals By Tom Hindes Use one technique to power-carve an assortment of animals two by two Creating a Tricky Troll By Floyd Rhadigan Crafty caricature hides a sinister surprise Making a Caricature Amish Man By Don Dearolf Learn to carve this iconic figure in 20 steps Quick-Carve Pumpkin House By Tim Jackson and Dennis Cabot Simple steps turn a bark house into a festive jack o’lantern Carving a Caricature Canine By Lori Dickie Use a premade blank and simple cuts to carve this adorable dog TECHNIQUES Carving a Woman’s Eyes By Ian Norbury Learn to carve these difficult but expressive features Using a Carving Arm By Laverne “Sid” Sidler How – and why – to attach a project to a carving arm

FEATURES 2013 Woodcarver of the Year: Fred Cogelow By Bob Duncan Combining relief techniques with realism to create fine-art carvings Best of Show Appreciating some of the best carvings in the country Plus! 10 More Great Shows TECHNIQUES Carving Decorative Elements By Chris Pye Learn to carve rope molding, a lettered banner, and a scalloped shell PROJECTS Folk-Art Fish Keychains By John Reichling Simple designs are easy to carve and fun to paint Bring Home a Garden Gnome By Floyd Rhadigan Make a mascot that’s sure to bring good luck Carving an Acorn By Butch Clark Realistic habitat accent teaches texturing techniques Pocket-size Gremlins By Tom Borecki Practice exaggerated facial features with these funny fellows Making a Rustic Measuring Cup By David Drake Power carve a cup from salvaged wood Creating a Realistic Beaver By Leah Goddard Combine carving, woodburning, and painting to make an adorable animal Sunken Greenman By Lora S. Irish “Reverse relief” design is an easy introduction to relief carving Carving a Doll By Janet Denton Cordell Learn to carve children’s faces by making a jointed doll Fun & Easy Flag pin By Steve Oliver Make this patriotic project in an afternoon Simple Sunflower By Dennis Zongker Practice basic carving techniques with this attractive project