{"id":18493,"date":"2019-05-29T09:04:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T13:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodcarvingillustrated.com\/?p=18493"},"modified":"2019-07-25T09:00:37","modified_gmt":"2019-07-25T13:00:37","slug":"whittling-2019-volume-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodcarvingillustrated.com\/whittling-2019-volume-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Whittling 2019: Volume 6"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whittling, a special issue of\u00a0<\/em>Woodcarving Illustrated,\u00a0includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques.\u00a0<\/em>This issue is not a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing,\u00a0foxchapelpublishing.com<\/a>\u00a0or 1-800-457-9112.<\/em><\/p>\n

Scroll down for a sneak peek!<\/h4>\n

Click HERE<\/a> to purchase the issue.<\/h2>\n

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Starter Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nChoosing a Whittling Knife<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Bob Duncan<\/em><\/p>\n

What to look for when selecting a folding knife<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nThe Basics of Sharpening<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Bob Duncan<\/em><\/p>\n

Properly prepare your knife for safe and enjoyable whittling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nWhittling Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Bob Duncan<\/em><\/p>\n

A few simple rules to prevent injuries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nBasic Knife Cuts for Whittling<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Bob Duncan<\/em><\/p>\n

Complete most projects with four types of cuts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nTeaching Kids to Whittle<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Mindy Kinsey<\/em><\/p>\n

Simple suggestions make it fun and easy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nWoodsy Bear<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Janet Bolyard<\/em><\/p>\n

Learning to whittle a simple soap bear can lead to a lifetime of pleasure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Beginning Carvers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nMan in the Moon<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Dave Stetson<\/em><\/p>\n

Clever carving uses just a knife and a scrap of basswood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nTwisted Spiral Ornament<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Carol Kent<\/em><\/p>\n

Whittle this seemingly complex design in just eight steps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\n10-Minute Dogs<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Tom Hindes<\/em><\/p>\n

This pattern is fast and easy–and adaptable to any breed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nWhimmy Diddle<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Chris Lubkemann<\/em><\/p>\n

Turn a stick or two into an entertaining toy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nWhittling a Tiny Hippo<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Steve Tomashek\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Practice carving animal caricatures with this amusing miniature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nSimple Santa<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Kathleen Schuck<\/em><\/p>\n

Spread holiday cheer with this basic design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nSlip-Bark Whistle<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Andrew Thomas-Price<\/em><\/p>\n

This kid favorite is quick, easy, and really, really loud<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Quick & Easy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nCeltic Knotwork<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Dave Western<\/em><\/p>\n

Simple design can be a brooch, pendant, or ornament<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nBark Pine Trees<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Betsy Elswit<\/em><\/p>\n

Use cottonwood bark scraps to create whimsical pine tree magnets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nCaricature Snowman<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Greg Young<\/em><\/p>\n

Start your holiday early with this fun design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nLetter Opener\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Chris Lubkemann\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Four simple steps to a long-lasting tool<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\n5-Minute Wizard<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Tom Hindes<\/em><\/p>\n

Beginner project is a great introduction to woodcarving<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nWhittling a Nuthatch\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Glyn Cutts<\/em><\/p>\n

Use a utility knife to carve a charming folk art bird<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nWilma Witch<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Lori Dickie<\/em><\/p>\n

Whittle a wacky witch from a basswood Santa blank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nMiniature Gargoyles\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Tom Hindes<\/em><\/p>\n

Tiny but fierce figures to stand watch on your computer of coffee table<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Weekend Projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nCottonwood Bark Chain<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Rick Wiebe<\/em><\/p>\n

Choosing a different type of wood makes it easier to join the “chain gang”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nWhittling Java John<\/p>\n

By Harley Refsal<\/p>\n

Use large flat planes to emphasize exaggerated features<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nA Family of Owls<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Steven Kulp<\/em><\/p>\n

These watchful egg owls are a hoot to hold and to make<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nClassic Ball-in-Cage<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Addison “Dusty” Dussinger<\/em><\/p>\n

This old-time whittling project is a real attention-grabber<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nAmericana Eagle Walking Stick<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Shawn Cipa<\/em><\/p>\n

Folk art hiking stick inspired by historic carvings. PLUS: Harvesting blanks for walking sticks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nWhittle a Spoon Without a Hook Knife<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Jon Mac<\/em><\/p>\n

This surprisingly elegant rough-hewn spoon proves you can create curves by carving straight lines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\nBranch Rooster<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Chris Lubkemann<\/em><\/p>\n

Turn a twig into a classic carving<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Online Exclusives<\/h3>\n

Bonus Pattern<\/strong><\/p>\n

Download a free pattern for Mocha Mary (companion to Java John) HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Video Extras<\/strong><\/p>\n

See how-to videos for Chris Lubkemann’s Letter Opener<\/a> and Curl Technique<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Free Project Downloads<\/strong><\/p>\n

Find more free whittling projects and patterns in the How To section of our website HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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