Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 69 Holiday 2014
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(Bark) Cottage Industry
By Bob Duncan
Rick Jensen has taught America how to carve cottages from bark
Moose Antler Madness
By Kathleen Ryan
Five antler carvers transform trophies into works of art
2014 Holiday Gift Guide
Find the perfect for all the woodworkers on your list (including yourself!)
TECHNIQUES
Chip-Carved Barrettes
By Steve Reed
Use Old World or Swiss-style chip carving to beautify barrettes
Learn to Paint:
Using Thinned Acrylics
By Betsy Padden
For luminous translucent color, create washes by mixing paint with plain water
PROJECTS
Cottonwood Bark Santa Claus
By Rick Jensen
Carve a rustic version of a classic design
Folk-Art Angel Ornament
By Keoma McCaffrey
Pull the strings to watch the angel’s wings flutter
“Shorty” the Christmas Elf
By Dale Green
Cheery elf brings greetings from Santa’s workshop
Kitten in a Mitten Ornament
By Leah Goddard
Practice carving and painting purr-fect fur with this cute critter
The Spirit of Christmas
By David Moore
Use the natural shape of a cypress knee to create a unique Santa decoration
Not Your Grandmother’s Holiday Elf
By Lundy Cupp
Take a walk on the wild side with this power-carved ornament
PATTERNS
Snazzy Spiral Ornament
By Lyle Morgan
Spice up your Christmas tree with this large spiral bulb ornament
Christmas Chain
By Roy Quarve
Link the letters together for a wonderful holiday decoration
Christmas Reindeer
By Betty Padden
A simple trick makes it easy to carve a detailed reindeer
Angel Tree Topper
By Janet Bolyard
Complete your tree with this gorgeous Christmas keepsake
Cheerful Christmas Ornaments
By Susan Hendrix
Add a touch of whimsy to your tree with these easy-carve ornaments
Old World Santa Puzzle
By Carolea Hower
Clever puzzle comes complete with custom storage box
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As the leading how-to magazine for woodcarvers, Woodcarving Illustrated promotes woodcarving as a fun pastime and recognized art form. Whether you’re just getting started in the world of woodcarving or have been making chips for decades, Woodcarving Illustrated is designed to help you make the most of your carving time. Each quarterly issue is jammed with projects, instructions, photos, tool reviews, tips, and techniques. Expert guidance from the world’s most talented carvers helps you to complete more projects and hone your skills.
