FEATURES
The Art of Ken Newman
Award-winning carver turns found wood into masterpieces

2005 Santa Carving Contest
By Bob Duncan
50 finalists highlighted in annual contest

PROJECTS
Northern Cardinal
By Gordon & Marsha Stiller

Happy Santa
By Tina Toney
The compact styling of this fellow makes him an ideal project for beginners

Chip Carved Golf Balls
By Sharon Braunberger & Elaine Dugan
Striking designs highlight this unique carving medium

Santa Claus
By Les Ramsey
Classic Santa face makes a perfect winter welcome

Rolling Caricature Animals
By Desiree Hajny
Easy-to-carve critters are delightfully mobile

Santa with Cardinal
By Vicki Bishop
Wood bleach techniques make painting a snap

Folk-Art Angel Tree Topper
By Shawn Cipa
Hand carve an instant family heirloom

A Christmas Story Leg Lamp
By Mike Burton
Nostalgic lamp will become an instant conversation starter

Painting a Hen Wood Duck
By Tom Matus
Use blending techniques for an antique-style finish

Chip-Carved Angel Ornaments
By Barry McKenzie
Carve through painted blanks for an easy, yet beautiful project

Santa Lamp Finial
By Steve Brown
A charming way to show off your seasonal carvings

Herby's Angel
By Paul McLeod
Easy-to-carve figure is a Holiday delight

TECHNIQUES
Tuning Your Tools
By Chris Pye
The basics of getting your tools in the right condition for carving and keeping them there

DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Letter
From Our Mailbag
News & Notes
Tips & Techniques
Reader Gallery
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Judge's Critique
Relief Column
Calendar of Events
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Teacher's Corner

Wood Carving Illustrated - Issue #8 - Fall 1999

News of WCI's Open House
Our 2nd Annual Open House was a success

Flexcut Contest Winners
The first internet carving contest letsparticipants vote for their favorite carvings

Artistry In Wood Show Report

Carver's Paint Box: New Feature
Do your painting techniques need a boost?Lori Corbett introduces you to acrylics - the carver's preferred paints

Basswood:
It's Easy to Carve

Carving Wood Column: New Feature
Reference for what you need to know aboutcarving wood species, from where they grow to theirtoxicity. Basswood starts WCI'scoverage of woods

Carving Simple Animals - Herb HansonArbortech Carving Contest
See last year's winners and how to enter thisyear's contest

Carving Though the Ages, Part 1
Learn to carve a young man's bust with DaveSabol

Painting With Acrylics
Desiree Hajny demonstrates acrylic effects

Pineapple-A Sign of Hospitality
Greg Krockta carves and gold leafs a classicsymbol

The Alchemist at Work
Master carver Armand LaMontagne revealscommon and uncommon painting methods

Alaskan Wildlife
Don't be without this wilderness wildlife reference

Relief Carving
Ivan Whillock teaches the basics

Feather Painting, Part 2
Paint a realistic feather with Lori Corbett

Airbrush Guide
Power Carving Editor Frank Russell reviews the latest in airbrushes

Pattern Profile: Carving a St. Bernard
The pattern for this St. Bernard dog comes fromManaging Editor - Roger Schroeder's carving collection

Wooden Dolls, Part 2
Michael Langton makes wooden dolls look real

Cover Feature: Painting a Whitetail Buck
The trophy deer is an eye-catcher

1999 Ward World Championship Show Report Design to Shine - J. Christopher White
Carving advice from an expert on stylized sculpture

Friendship Cane Carving
Segments you'll appreciate from the Caricature Carversof America's Friendship Cane, plus tips on how you canstart your own friendship cane exchange

Beginner's Project: Winchester Rifle
A symbol of the Old West is an ideal project for novice carvers

Regular Columns
Editor's Letter
Letters to the Editor
Events Calendar
Classified Ad

Wood Carving Illustrated - Issue #12 - Fall 2000

British Invasion
Ian Norbury, one of Europe's premier carvers, comes to the U.S. to offer instruction.

Carving for Safety's Sake
Read ten tips to keep you safe and healthy

The Pussycat
Art Shoemaker's feline is a purr-fect carving for the beginner

Pattern Profile: Wine Steward
Here's a project that puts a cork in your favorite bottle

Color Wheel Basics
Mixing colors is as easy as saying red, yellow and blue

Fine Art of Carousel Restoration and Painting
Pam Hessey shares her magic for bringingwooden figures back to life

Introduction to Free-Form Chip Carving
Barry McKenzie describes what he calls calligraphy with a knife

Landscapes in Relief
Lora Irish offers tips from her new book

Sign Up for Carving a Little Guy
Create custom announcements with Larry Spinak's diminutive figure

Pattern Profile: Troll Girl
Don't discount a girl with pointed ears and a tail

Clay and Carving
Before carving a figure, make a realistic model with the help of simple household items

Flexcut Tools Put to the Test
Tool reviewer John Mgnone finds praise for a unique design

Tips: Dust Collector
Control dust with an inexpensive machine you can make on your own

Wood Review: Pine
From match sticks to sculpture, pine has played a prominent role in American industry and art

Quarter Century Club
A Long Island, New York carving club celebrates a silver anniversary

Regular Columns
Editor's Corner
Letters to the Editor
On the Road
Events Calendar
Advertisers' Index
Classifieds

Foredom 50C Reciprocating Handpiece
Kochan, Jack
Product Review

Judge's Critique
Irish, Lora S
Progression of skills is evident in series of carvings

Relief Column
Irish, Lora S
Pintail Duck in Cattails

Sculpting Raptors with Greg Woodard
Ryan, Kathleen & Woodard, Greg
Creating striking realism through a thorough knowledge of your subject matter

Custom Honing Board
Irish, Lora S
This easy-to-make shop aid is a great way to keep your gouges and V-tools in tip-top shape

Relief Carved Sunflower Clock
Phillips, Charley
Simple techniques for a functional floral project

Carving Classic Bookends
Wilbur, Frederick
Master architectural details by tackling the project in distinct sections

Wood Engraving
Walker, George
Create detailed prints from carved wood

Carving in the European-Style
Staff & Geisler-Moroder
Austrian-based school carries on the art of traditional European carving

Fruit Pit Carvings
Shamey, Bob
Amazing details in miniature carvings

Colorful Chip Carved Plaque
Niggemeyer, John
Use subtle color to highlight the details in this commemorative plaque

Magical Fairy Keepsake Box
Call, Deborah L.
Delightful carving makes a thoughtful gift

Custom Carved Hunting Credenza
Mccoury, Brian, Evans, David, & Cochenour, Bill
Hand carved details bring a client's vision to life

Carving Realistic Habitat
Sabol, David
Power carve a simple curled leaf to add depth and realism to your work

Muskellenge
Stiller, Gordon
Pattern project from Stiller Patterns

Quick and Easy Ozark Caricature
Shipley, Mike
Simple cuts bring this country caricature to life in no time

Shop-Made Holding Devices
Schroeder, Roger
Inexpensive methods for holding irregularly shaped carvings

Paint Mixing Record Chart
Corbett, Lori
Teacher's Corner

As a companion to the book, Woodcarving Basics -- also brought to you by renowned wood carver David Sabol -- this DVD puts more emphasis on demonstrating each technique. By providing you with video demonstrations, the DVD shows you precisely how every technique and special procedure should be done.

David Sabol will guide you through a wide range of creative projects -- with step-by-step instructions designed to give beginners the experience of working in a wide variety of carving styles.

From simple to more sophisticated techniques, you'll learn all the valuable skills you need to grow as a carver. After a while, you'll gain the confidence to try more complicated projects and experiment with pieces you've dreamed up yourself.

For anyone who wants to master the essentials, this DVD is a great place to start. You'll learn how to:

Select wood from a wide range of interesting types
Choose tools from knives and gouges to V-tools and power carving devices
Sharpen and care for your tools to improve performance and longevity
Relief carve wildlife and landscapes
Chip carve, power carve and burn wood
Paint and finish your carvings with colorful detail
If the artful and exacting process of wood carving has always sparked your interest, this DVD will show you exactly how it's done -- with expert advice from a seasoned pro.