FEATURES
The Work of Joe Wannamaker
By Bob Duncan
Late teacher shared his passion with a generation of carvers
Best of Show
Award-winning carvings from across the country
First Cuts
A carver’s journey to becoming a member of the Caricature Carvers of America
On The Wild Side With Jeffrey Cooper
By Kathleen Ryan
Quality craftsmanship and wildlife carvings combine for delightfully whimsical furniture
PROJECTS
Classic Ball in Cage
By Addison "Dusty" Dussinger
This old-time whittling project is fun to carve and a real attention-getter
Making Free-form, Custom Wooden Boxes
By Mike Burton
This lesson in joinery and "feeling" the wood produces boxes that are a joy to hold and touch
Elegant Oak Leaf Mantel Clock
By Wayne Barton
Create a treasured family heirloom with easy, positive image chip-carving techniques
Custom Presentation Plaque
By Floyd L. Truitt
Change the relief-carved elements for a personalized award
Stylish Birdhouse
By Barry McKenzie
Relief-carved shingles and graceful designs adorn this essential songbird house
Kolrosing: Norwegian Line Carving
By Judy Ritger
Easy-to-learn carving technique produces beautiful decorative designs
TECHNIQUES
Line Carving: Three Simple Styles
By Chris Pye
Master the basics of drawing with a veiner
Express Yourself!
By Jim Farr
Photography by Roger Schroeder
Convey emotions with exaggerated facial expressions
Realistic Skin Tones
By Lora S. Irish
Simple mixtures and techniques to create a variety of flesh colors
Cut Your Own Carving Blanks
By Mark Duginski
Simple technique reduces the time you spend roughing out a carving
All About Files, Rasps, & Rifflers
By Roger Schroeder
These versatile tools have a wide range of carving uses
Woodburning Eyes
By Carole Jean Boyd
Foolproof method makes it easy
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