FEATURES

Strategy with a Theme
Jim Arnold's clever chess set designs

Hobo Nickels
By Bob Shamey
Modern carvers recreate unique American folk art
For more information on this unique art form visit www.hobonickels.org

First Cuts
Bruce Henn, Dennis Thornton, Harley Schmitgen, and Jack Price share their carving stories

Carving on Turning
Modern woodturning masters embellish their work with carving

Woodland Treasures Jewelry
By Kathleen Ryan
The artistic carvings of Geoff King

Awakening a Passion
The work of professional Austrian carver Helli Mayr

Electronic Saloon Clock
By Jack A. Boggio
Detailed caricature scene is brought to life with recorded voices and chiming gun shots
PROJECTS

Checkmate
By Barry McKenzie
Novel chip-carved chess set is sure to become a family heirloom

Serpentine Walking Stick
By David Stehly
Staff and realistic snake are carved from a single piece of wood

Rugged Bear Bench
By Jeffrey Cooper
Rustic carving highlights sturdy children's furniture

Color Guard
By Mary-Ann Jack-Bleach
Suggest form and flow with a basic relief carving honoring the armed forces

Goat of Many Colors
By Larry Koosed
Charming folk-art design is easy to carve

Carving a Knotwork Brooch
By Geoff King
Basic techniques for carving wooden jewelry

5-Minute Wizard
By Tom Hindes
Beginner project is a quick and easy introduction to woodcarving
TECHNIQUES

Basic Relief Techniques
By Chris Pye
Learn the fundamentals of carving in low relief

Paint Primer
By Vicki Rhodes
Essential knowledge for a professional finish
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Kathleen Ryan is an award-winning freelance writer specializing in business and people profile stories

Mary-Ann Jack-Bleach is an award-winning woodcarver, teacher, and judge. Contact Mary-Ann at mableach@execulink.com

Chris Pye has been a professional woodcarver for than 25 years and is a member of the Master Carvers Association. His work is done mainly to commission, with clients including HRH the Prince of Wales. It ranges from architectural moldings to figure carving, furniture to lettering, bedheads and fireplaces. He has also written extensively about woodcarving for several magazines.