Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 64 Fall 2013

The Wonderful Wizard of Oregon

By Toni Fitzgerald

Gary Burns uses self-taught techniques to carve out a fantastic niche

Back to School

By Mindy Kinsey

Learn to carve or hone your skills at schools and classes across the country

Story Time

By Kathleen Ryan

Carlo Olkeriil tells American stories in traditional Palauan style

Carving Like Maniacs

By Ayleen Stellhorn

Turning a Halloween hobby into a pumpkin-carving business

CNC Woodworking and Laser Cutting

By Bob Duncan

Computer-controlled routers and lasers speed production for repetitive cuts

PROJECTS

Carving a Wood Spirit

By Harold Enlow

Detailed instruction for carving your first wood spirit

Power Carving an American Bison in Relief

By Jose Valencia

Learn the techniques to carve a gunstock on a less expensive wooden plate

Carving a Goldfinch

By Bob Guge

Practice power carving by making this popular songbird

Double-sided Holiday Ornament

By Glenn Stewart

Ingenious Santa/turkey ornament is a real attention-getter

Carving a Caricature Horse

By Dave Stetson

Weary old nag is a great companion for any cowboy carving

Carving Kris Kringle

By Bob Mason

Get a head start on your holiday carving with this simple Santa

Carving a Chipmunk

By Desiree Hajny

Carve, burn, and paint this realistic version of a backyard visitor

PATTERNS

A Fantasy Favorite

By Don Dearolf

Customize this caricature wizard by changing the staff and paint colors

Carving a Little Guy

By Keith Randich

Learn to carve a basic figure and then personalize it as much as you like

TECHNIQUES

Chip Carving an Eagle

By Lora S. Irish

Practice basic chip carving techniques with this patriotic design

Carving a Native American Eye

By John Burke

Techniques for capturing the distinctive shape of these special eyes