FEATURES

Against the Grain

By Mindy Kinsey

Book and exhibition showcase unusual designs in wood

Carving in Kenya

By Bob Duncan

African artist creates a successful business teaching others to carve

Miniature Marvels

By Kathleen Ryan

Dalton Ghetti carves intricate designs in pencil graphite

Roughouts & Kits

By Bob Duncan

Get to the fun part faster by starting with a pre-cut blank

PROJECTS

Carving a Snowman

By Lori Dickie

Turn a generic basswood shape into a charming snowman

Making a Mouse in a Stocking Ornament

By Leah Goddard

Cute ornament shows off your attention to detail and realistic carving skills

Playful Reindeer Ornament

By Floyd Rhadigan

Carve this quick and easy ornament for everyone on your list

Folk-Art Napkin Rings

By Jeff Pretz

Carve and paint these colorful pieces in an afternoon

Simple Folk-Art Santa

By Mike Deiter

Make a unique band-saw blank and complete the carving in a weekend

Carving a Zebra

By Moses Kirimi

Kenyan carver created a stylized zebra

Tramp Art Christmas Tree

By Andy DiPace

Simple seasonal design is quick and easy to carve

Relief Carving a Traditional Ornament

By Glenn Stewart

Versatile design can be a pin or an ornament

Whittling a Santa

By Gayle Ihlenfeldt

Use just knife to carve most of this holiday favorite

Carving a Double Ball-in-Cage

By Joseph A. Savarese

Use hand tools to create a whimsical but exacting project

Carving a Baby Shoe

By Howard Hawrey

Commemorate a birth or first Christmas with a unique version of a traditional gift

Carving a Realistic Raccoon

By Desiree Hajny

Create a realistic piece by carving, woodburning, and painting