FEATURES

Stunning Soap Carving

By Kathleen Ryan

Experts turn simple soap into works of art

Carving and Turning: Lathes

By Bob Duncan

Make your own carving blanks while learning a new hobby

PATTERNS

Fantastic Wizard

By Shawn Cipa

Stylized design is easy to carve and customize

Celtic Twist Green Man

By Lora S. Irish

Combine Celtic knotwork with a traditional green man for a modern relief carving

Want-A-Be

By Dennis and Susan Thornton

A fun caricature of a mule who wants to be so much more

PROJECTS

Turning Over a New Leaf

By Keoma McCaffrey

Upcycle a vintage wooden bowl with power-carved leaves

Little Stinker

By Bob Hershey

Amusing skunk caricature is easy to customize

Chip-Carved Bread Board

By Wayne Barton

Customize the design to make a personalized kitchen decoration

Floral Love Spoon

By Barry Onslow

Combine power carving with hand tools to make this attractive project

Scrambled Eggs

By John Reichling

Transform turned eggs into whimsical fish

Carving a Northern Cardinal

By Terry Everitt

Use disposable blades to carve this colorful songbird

Carving a Native American

By Stu Martin

Realistic Western icon is simple but powerful

Power Carving a Morning Glory

By Wanda Marsh

Use a delicate touch to carve this stunning flower

TECHNIQUES

Carving a Soap Flower

By Sue Wagner

Soft and lacking grain, a bar of soap is easy to carve

Learn to Paint: Spring Tulips

By Betty Padden

Practice painting with this new series; start by learning about acrylic paints, brushes, and blending