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Chris Pye Named WCI Woodcarver of the Year
By Bob Duncan
British master carver honored for his contributions to art

Teaching Kids to Carve
By Kathleen Ryan
Jim Calder's sweet potato faces make carving easy

First Cuts
Artists chronicle their journeys from beginner to accomplished carver
PROJECTS

Creating a Deep-relief Mantel
By Jerry Mifflin
Power carve individual panels for a full-size mantel

Carving a Hillbilly Chess Set
By Mitchell Cartledge
Stage your own backwoods battle with patterns for a complete chess set

Carving in Low Relief
By Chris Pye
Learn to create the illusion of a 3-D carving in thin wood

Quilt Patterns Inspire Chip-carved Coasters
By Barry McKenzie
Classic geometric designs embellish this useful caddy

Quick-carve Halloween Cat
By Cyndi Joslyn
Colorful pumpkins and whimsical cat make a great beginner's project
TECHNIQUES

Carving a New Life for Old Furniture
By Dennis Zongker
Traditional relief carving adds value to flea market finds

Align the Grain for Impressive Carvings
By Everett Ellenwood
Grain direction strengthens and accents a carving

Just Carve Triangles
By Jim Calder
Jim Calder's simple method makes it easy to share the basics of carving

Carving a House Sign
By Francis S. Lestingi
Learn letter-carving and gilding techniques with a traditional residential plaque

Showcasing Your Work
By Mary-Ann Jack-Bleach
Simple methods to create a professional portfolio
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Bob Duncan is the Technical Editor of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts and Woodcarving Illustrated.

Kathleen Ryan is an award-winning freelance writer specializing in business and people profile stories

Jerry Mifflin, a lifelong artist, has designed and carved custom mantels for the past six years. His customers come from all over the United States through an association with ArtFolk Music & Wood in Branson, Mo., as well as through his Website. Jerry is also now represented by Functional Art Gallery in Washington. You can view more of Jerry's work at www.jerrymifflinwoodcarving.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.

Cyndi Joslyn began woodcarving in 1990 with a special interest in carved Santas. She owns an extensive collection of carved Santas and currently teaches classes to both novice and experienced carvers. She is also the author of Carving Santas from Around the World. She lives in Missoula, Montana.

Everett Ellenwood has been a carving instructor for more than 25 years. He has made two best-selling videos, Beginning Woodcarving and Sharpening Simplified.

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