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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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