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Whittling 2022 Volume 8

kelly — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 21:01:38 +0000

Whittling, a special issue of Woodcarving Illustrated, includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques. This issue is not a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com or 1-800-457-9112.

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Starter Guide

	Basic Knife Cuts Master four foundational carving cuts so you can take on any project By Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated
	Whittling Safety These basic rules can help prevent injuries By Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated
	Knife Selection Follow these tips when selecting a whittling knife By Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated
	The Basics of Sharpening Properly prepare your knife for safe and enjoyable whittling By Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated
	Comfortable Carving Practice these common stretches to enjoy carving for long periods of time By Don Swartz
	Teaching Kids to Whittle For fun and easy learning, heed these simple suggestions By Mindy Kinsey

Features

Hobby Knife Kits to Try

We tested four popular budget knife sets so you don’t have to

By Kaylee Schofield

Wingin’ It

When life started throwing punches, caricature carver Sara Barraclough started making woodchips

By Hannah Carroll

Simple Whittles

	Heart-in-a-Cage Whimsey Complete this sweet take on a classic design in just five steps By Lieve Roelants
	Easy-Carve Magnets These simple shapes will add personality and charm to your refrigerator By Parn Aniwat
	Avocado Pit Cat Repurpose your food waste into an elegant piece of jewelry By Anna Prikazchikova
	Thoughtful Angel With only basic features, this winged whittle is a beginner’s dream By Roxana Cristean
	Making a Clover Chain Tackle this take on the traditional carved chain in just eight steps By Bjarne Jespersen
	Miniature Twig Tree Once you master this whittling technique, the possibilities are endless By Chris Lubkemann
	Momma Polar Bear and Cub Practice the basic knife cuts as you build a wintry home for this cute duo By Tom Hindes
	Soap Penguin This cool character makes a great beginner project By Janet Bolyard [button link=”https://woodcarving.zeeframes.com/?p=21537&preview=true” bg_color=”#ff0000″]Click Here for Step-by-Step Guide[/button]

Afternoon Carves

	Sven the Sailor Sail the high seas with this flat-plane character By James Ray Miller
	Whittling a Spurtle Create a versatile kitchen utensil in an afternoon By John Welch
	Leaping Fox Try your hand at carving miniatures with a sprightly critter By Steve Tomashek
	Bundled-Up Santa Ornament This rosy-cheeked Claus is great practice for cutting into corners By Bob Kozakiewicz
	Whittling a Dragon & Egg A common lighter puts the finishing touches on this fiery creature By Annabell Hellwig
	One-Knife Spoon Transform a block of basswood into a Celtic-inspired keepsake By Dave Western
	Sliding Ball-in-Cage Mastered the basic whimsey? Take it up a notch with this new twist By Bart Hopson

Weekend Projects

	Carving a Leaning Figure Learn how to add movement to carves with this dynamic project By Dave Stetson
	Scrappy Seagull Carve a feathered friend (and a perch for him to stand on) from one piece of wood By Dan Riggott
	Laid-Back Guy Remove wood with confidence on this flat-plane piece By Charles Banks
	Duck Wheely Toy Enjoy endless fun with this nostalgic heirloom-to-be By Sara Barraclough

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Woodcarving Illustrated Fall 2022, Issue #100

kelly — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 15:52:44 +0000

The Fall 2022 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques. This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com or 1-800-457-9112.

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In This Issue

Features

Carved 100th Issue Quilt

See what readers did with a single 4″ square!

By Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated

Carving Community Roundup

Check out this list of prominent groups who promote woodcarving

By Hannah Carroll

100 Tips from the Last 25 Years

Consult these timeless tidbits from the WCI archives

By Kaylee Schofield

Techniques

Wood-and-Resin Floating Leaf

Combine relief carving, epoxy, and paint for a winning tribute to the season

By D.L. Miller

One Block, 64 Faces

Rotating facial features let you create a whole cast of characters in a single blank

Designed by Joe You

Written by Gary Fenton

Carving Pumpkin Heads

Transform a simple egg blank into hundreds of different expressions

By Jim Hiser

Projects

	Gunslinger McCoy This cowboy in motion has one mean stare By Chris Hammack
	Cottage Incense Burner This cozy house sports whimsical colors and a working chimney By John Housefield
	Ivy Leaf Sugar Spoon Dial up your breakfast routine with this little carved showstopper By Saskia De Jager
	Hanging Caricature Bat This fanged friend is cute enough to display all year By Richard Embling
	Laid-Back Guy This flat-plane piece is perfect practice for removing wood with confidence By Charles Banks
	Bridge Troll Impress your friends with a charming fairy-tale grump By Nikki Reese
	Chip Carved Box Store little treasures in this nature-inspired keepsake By Tatiana Baldina

Patterns

	Easy Candy Corn Enjoy a beginner-friendly “sweet” that won’t worry your dentist By Bob Kozakiewicz
	Chip Carved Candle Dish Adorn a simple vessel with repeating symbols of fall By Charlene Lynum
	Whittle a Magic Wand This spellbinding (and simple) project is perfect for fantasy lovers By James Ray Miller
	Carved S’more This classic campfire treat will melt your heart By Kevin Johnson
	Mallard in Flight Heed the call of the wild in a colorful woodburned portrait By Lora S. Irish

Web Extras

Free Project Combine two holidays in one caricature with Russell Scott‘s Halloween Santa.

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Bonus Gallery Get a behind-the-scenes look at the WCI team’s carving session with Jim and Joan Hiser!

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Woodcarving Wednesdays: Making a Simple Gnome

magassist — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:54:36 +0000

Since many of us are spending extra time indoors these days, it’s more important than ever to stay creative and busy. With that in mind, the team at Woodcarving Illustrated will be posting a free beginner-friendly project to our website every Wednesday. So grab a knife and let those woodchips fly!

In this week’s video, regular WCI contributor James Miller demonstrates how to carve and paint a simple, flat-plane gnome in one short sitting.

Interested in more? Check out Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures by Harley Refsal. Learn how to carve and paint charming caricatures in the traditional flat-plane style, with step-by-step instructions and 50 patterns.

Also, stay tuned for James Miller’s upcoming book, Carving Animals in the Flat-Plane Style—containing 16 step-by-step projects, from bears to squirrels to reindeer, as well as expert tips and detailed painting guides. Coming this fall and available for preorder now!

About the Author

James Miller started carving at the age of 11 under the tutelage of a supportive community education carving group. He has since become deeply immersed in the world of Scandinavian folk art. A software developer by trade, James enjoys the creative challenge of simplifying and abstracting forms in unique ways. For more of his work, visit Facebook.com/jrm.woodcarving.

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Woodcarving Illustrated Summer 2020, Issue #91

magassist — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:22:21 +0000

The Summer 2020 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques. This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com or 1-800-457-9112.

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Features

The Scoop on Spoonesaurus

Emmet Van Driesche and Matt White use Instagram to bring the spoon carving community closer together

By Danielle Schagrin

5 Spoon Carving Tools

Handy products for the entire process from roughing out to finishing touches

By Jon Deck

Spotlight: Amy Costello

Chip carver finds balance in complex designs

By Hannah Rachel Carroll

Techniques

Skater Dude

This gnarly caricature comes with his own built-in helmet

By Rick Stoddard

Carving a Lace Trompe l’oeil

Carve delicate details like a pro using one simple technique

By Julien Feller

Projects

	Woodspirit in Cottonwood Bark Carve a gorgeous female face in short order By Alec LaCasse
	Sunflower Weave Woodburning Celebrate the dog days of summer with this bright, homey design By Jo Schwartz
	Carving a Pocket Spoon This versatile utensil lets you eat on the go with elegance and ease By Emmet Van Driesche
	Patriotic Santa Gear up for Election Day with a candidate everyone can agree on By Bob Kozakiewicz
	Flat-Plane Alligator Build up layers of texture on this mean, green swamp creature By James Miller
	Elegant Floral Relief Capture the fleeting beauty of a daylily in hardwood By Rosanna Coyne
	Making a Chip Carved Bowl Embellish turned objects with the clever repeating design By Amy Costello
	Hatching a Comfort Turtle from an Egg Keep worries at bay with these calming creatures By Steven Kulp
	Mythical Woodland Cottage: Part 2 Blend rich paint hues to finish this gorgeous pastoral paradise By Betty Padden
	Easy-Carve Giraffe Mastering this gentle giant will put you head and shoulders above the rest By Tom Hindes

Realistic Yellow-Rumped Warbler

Learn to power carve and paint every feather on this exquisite songbird

By Randy Conner

Wonky Whittled Ladybugs

Bring a bit of Mother Nature indoors with these colorful carved bugs

By Tim Thompson

Online Exclusives

Spotlight: Julien Feller

This 26-year-old transforms bulky wood glueups into elegant panels of gilded fabric

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Extra Photos

Want to add even more charming details to your Mythical Cottage? Get additional plans and photos here!

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