Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 43 Summer 2008

FEATURESStrategy with a ThemeJim Arnold's clever chess set designsHobo NickelsBy Bob ShameyModern carvers recreate unique American folk artFor more information on this unique art form visit www.hobonickels.orgFirst CutsBruce Henn, Dennis Thornton, Harley Schmitgen, and Jack Price share their carving storiesCarving on TurningModern woodturning masters embellish their work with carvingWoodland Treasures JewelryBy Kathleen RyanThe artistic carvings of Geoff KingAwakening a PassionThe work of professional Austrian carver Helli MayrElectronic Saloon ClockBy Jack A. BoggioDetailed caricature scene is brought to life with recorded voices and chiming gun shotsPROJECTSCheckmateBy Barry McKenzieNovel chip-carved chess set is sure to become a family heirloomSerpentine Walking StickBy David StehlyStaff and realistic snake are carved from a single piece of woodRugged Bear BenchBy Jeffrey CooperRustic carving highlights sturdy children's furnitureColor GuardBy Mary-Ann Jack-BleachSuggest form and flow with a basic relief carving honoring the armed forcesGoat of Many ColorsBy Larry KoosedCharming folk-art design is easy to carveCarving a Knotwork BroochBy Geoff KingBasic techniques for carving wooden jewelry5-Minute WizardBy Tom HindesBeginner project is a quick and easy introduction to woodcarvingTECHNIQUESBasic Relief TechniquesBy Chris PyeLearn the fundamentals of carving in low reliefPaint PrimerBy Vicki RhodesEssential knowledge for a professional finishDEPARTMENTSEditor's LetterFrom Our MailbagNews & NotesTips & TechniquesReader GalleryNew ProductsRelief ColumnCalendar of EventsComing FeaturesAdvertising Directory & ClassifiedsTeacher's Corner - Sharpening V-toolsWoodchips - New Department