PATTERNS

Carve an Easy Outhouse

By Gary Fenton

Rickety outhouse is fun to carve, easy to customize

TECHNIQUES

Carving Feminine Features

By Harold Enlow

Master the subtle differences that allow you to carve an attractive female face

FEATURES

Captured Motion

By Alan J Garbers

Gerry Quotzkuyva's Katsina carvings are like forbidden snapshots of the traditional dances

The international Woodcarvers Congress: Half a Century of Carving Excellence

By Kathleen Ryan

A look at the long history of the country,s oldest carving show

Summer School

By Mindy Kinsey

Take a fun & educational vacation at a carving school or roundup

And the Winner Is

More winners in the 2016 People's Choice Contest!

PROJECTS

Spring Surprise

By Desiree Hajny

Realistic baby bunny is "born" from (wooden) goose egg

Rowdy the Cowboy

By Dale Green

Hitch up your belt and get ready to carve this iconic Old West caricature

Carve a Tea light Holder

in 60 Minutes

By Marty Leenhouts

New high-density carves like a dream and can be finished like wood

Quick and Easy Brown Trout Pin

By Eugene Carey

The Secret? Woodburn the details

Carving a Dog Whistle

By Sandy Smith

Project is a clever play on a classic design

Classic Carver's Puzzle

By David Stewart

Create your own version of E.J Tangerman's classic whittler's puzzle

Lazing Around with

the Laid- Back Frog

By Jack Proseilo

Carve the frog and base pieces separately and add all the accessories you want

Carving a Whimsey-filled

Love Spoon

By Shirley Adler

Challenging pattern features three traditional carving designs

Heart -in- Hand Walking stick

By Shawn Cipa

Decorative stick has a folk-art design and a motto to live by

Carving &Painting

Noah's Ark Figures

By Betty Padden

Master the techniques of layered blanks and add-ons to carve quick and sturdy Ark inhabitants