Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 62 Spring 2013

TECHNIQUESMaking Bamboo Walking SticksBy Lora S. IrishAdd a carved topper to a ready-made shaft for an easy personalized stickCarving an Angry FaceBy Harold EnlowAdd emotion to a face by carving key features differentlyRelief PyrographyBy Chip JonesCombine relief carving with woodburning to create a portrait with depthPROJECTSCarving a Cross NecklaceBy James O. DodgeBall-in cross and attached chain are carved from a single piece of woodComical Cowboy RoosterBy Jim FeatherColorful shelf-sitter cowboy perches with help from easy-carve jointsWhimsical Bark HouseBy Rick JensenScale and adapt the design to suit any cottonwood bark blankDragon Tray PuzzleBy Carolea HowerCarved puzzle play set fits into a castle-shaped boxMaking a Realistic Bluegill PinBy Dave ArndtUse power carving tools and an airbrush to create a realistic fish pinHeartfelt Home Door TopperBy Betty PaddenCombine easy relief carving an oil painting to make a decorative door topperCarving a Leprechaun PencilBy Randy TrueLearn to carve caricature faces in 10 simple stepsFEATURESRealistic CreativityBy Susan DorschArtist goes out on a limb carving rusted metal perches for realistic birdsPlus: Carving a Realistic Rock by Kenny vermillionPracticing PatienceBy Toni FitzgeraldFor Walt Nichols, the most intricate woodcarving is always worth the waitNo Vision RequiredBy Kathleen RyanBeing blind doesn't keep these woodworkers from building and carvingPro's Guide to 29 Finishing SuppliesBy Kevin SouthwickMust-have tools for finishing all types of woodworking projects