FEATURES

John Burke Woodcarver of the Year
Popular author and instructor honored for his contributions to woodcarving

A Carved Tribute to the Edmund Fitzgerald
Patrick Pointer's detailed relief carvings immortalize this famous Great Lakes freighter

First Cuts
Shawn Cipa and Rick Jensen provide valuable tips for carvers and share their first carvings

PROJECTS

Making Colorful Leaf Tiles
By Cyndi Joslyn
Easy relief carvings have a variety of uses

Whittling a 5-minute Owl
By Jan Oegema
Easy beginner project is ideal for teaching and demonstrations

Carving a Cherry Leaf Bowl
By Brian Bailey
Showcase wood's natural beauty with this simple and functional design

Making an Elegant Book Stand
By Marty Leenhouts
Hand carve this ingenious folding stand from a single piece of wood

Hand Carve a Majestic Buck
By Desiree Hajny
Capture the graceful beauty of a whitetail deer in wood

Carve a Gift-bearing Santa
By Don Dearolf
Easy-to-carve holiday icon is a clever way to present a cash gift

Carving a Caricature Colt
By Floyd Rhadigan
Simple stylized horse is easy to carve

Carving a Flying Witch
By Dave and Michele Stetson
Create your own humorous Halloween display

Osprey
Pattern by Gordon and Marsha Stiller

TECHNIQUES

Choosing Power Carving Bits
By Chuck Solomon and Dave Hamilton
Make smart purchases with a basic understanding of the cutters available

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