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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