Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 70 Spring 2015
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Artistic Illusions
By Kathleen Ryan
Randal Rosenthal’s hyper-realistic art will make you do a double-take
Bon Appetit
By Kathleen Ryan
Jim Sneary’s carvings will tickle your taste buds and spice up your life
Great Gouges:
The Essential Tool Kit
By Bob Duncan
A stress-free beginner’s guide to choosing tools
Miniature Masterpieces
By Kathleen Ryan
Carving miniscule scenes and figures is a Jangid family tradition
PATTERNS
Power-Carved Pirate Ship
By Ben Tyler
Indulge your inner pirate by making a miniature Jolly Roger
Grizzly Bear
By Gordon and Marsha Stiller
Use this pattern to carve or burn a realistic grizzly
PROJECTS
Irresistible Carved Cupcakes
By Jack Proseilo
Carve these adorable cupcakes for a birthday, anniversary, or holiday
Small Wonders Tree Spirit
By Evgeny “Zheka” Krayushkin
Contemplate nature and balance as you carve this smiling spirit
Sweet Spring Rabbit
By Charles Plunkett
Easy add-ons bring this caricature to life
Miniature Welsh Lovespoons
By Robert W. Tinsley
Carve a Valentine’s Day gift in a weekend
Chip-Carved Cross
By Roger Strautman
Simple Gothic design creates a stunning cross
Carving a Toad
By Desiree Hajny
Use nails and punches to create skin texture
Whittling a Dog
By Tom Hindes
Follow the same simple steps to make any dog breed
Charming Chapel Plate
By Bob Biermann
Customize this low-relief design for a church, family, or friends
Whittling a Bear in a Log
By Greg Young
Use only the “bear” necessities to carve this fun caricature
Stylized Sea Turtle
By Kathleen Seinlein
Easy power carving creates an evocative shape
The running of the Bull
By Chris Fitch
An angry bull charges a farmer in this wind-powered whirligig
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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.
