FEATURES

Preserving the Past
By Bob Duncan
The rise, fall, and rebirth of carved carousel horses

Sculpting in Wood
With Betty Sager
Talented artist pays tribute to loved ones

First Cuts
A carver's journey to becoming a member of the Caricature Carvers of America

PROJECTS
Carving Wooden Eggs
With Linda Tudor
The Grand Old Flag Egg

Carving Habitat Mushroom
By Kenny Vermillion
Add realism to your wildlife carvings or carve this mushroom as a stand alone piece

Mississippi Alligator
By Gordon and Marsha Stiller

Stylized Grizzly Bear
By Kelly Winn
Simple lines capture the essence of the animal without hours of detailing

Personalized Love Spoon
By Jim Gledhill
Pattern template makes production carving easy

Realistic Sanderling Painting Templates
By Del Herbert
These easy templates create a flawless finish

Elf Country Stylized Mask
By Mary Cook, Carved by Lou Cacioppo
Combine realistic facial features with stylized techniques for a striking display

Duck Tonight
By Arnold Smith
Facial expressions and body language let you tell a story with your carving

Portable Carving Station
By James M. Haumesser
A sturdy, shop-made workbench that folds up when not in use

Teapot Clock
By Barry McKenzie
Charming clock with chip-carved details is perfect for the kitchen

TECHNIQUES

Tool Control
By Chris Pye
Proper techniques for safe and efficient use

All About Buying Wood
By Roger Schroeder
A handy reference guide and inside tips from 30 years of buying carving wood

DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Letter
From Our Mailbag
News & Notes
Tips & Techniques
Reader Gallery
New Products
Relief Column
Calendar of Events
Coming Features
Advertising Directory & Classifieds
Teacher's Corner

Bob Duncan is the Technical Editor of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts and Woodcarving Illustrated.

The Caricature Carvers of America (CCA) is a group designed to promote the appreciation of caricature
woodcarving as an art, and to encourage growth in skill, creativity, and excellence among its members and the general public. They regularly teach seminars throughout North America, and their members have published nearly 100 books on the topic.

Gordon and Marsha Stiller have been in the pattern business for more than 24 years. To request a free catalog, contact them at 920-685-2938, or visit their website at www.stillerpatterns.com.

Arnold Smith lives in Scott, Ga., with his wife and family. Before he retired from Robins Air Force Base, Ga., he worked with the Museum of Aviation, where he has won many awards for his work as a display specialist.

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.

Roger Schroeders success as a writer began when he gave up trying to write the great American novel. Instead, he turned to writing about his hobby: woodworking. Sharpening his skills and his photography and expanding his interests, he went on to author 16 books and nearly 200 magazine articles. Ranging in scope from woodcarving to house building, the books include such titles as How to Carve Wildfowl, Carving Signs, Making Toys, and Timber Frame Construction, which has over 77,000 copies in print. Founding editor of Wood Carving Illustrated, Roger is past president of the Long Island Woodcarvers Association and active in the Long Island Wood Workers club. He is a retired English teacher who specialized in teaching writing and research, Roger currently lectures on topics such as how to make wood into furniture, houses and sculpture. In the remaining time, he is an amateur cabinetmaker who enjoys constructing Victorian reproductions, and is an amateur carver who has won a number of blue ribbons for his natural wood sculptures.