Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 74 Winter/Spring 2016

FEATURESAnd The Winner Is Announcing the first winners in the 2016 People's Choice ContestMiniature MasterpiecesBy Kathleen RyanExtraordinary Renaissance carving depict religious scenes in minuscule reliefSoapstone ArtistyBy Kathleen RyanThree sculptors share their tipsNo Fear at 94By Dean OttesonNonagenarian Tony Giuffrida fills retirement with creative carvingHeavenly PewsBy Kathleen RyanCindy Chinn combined carving, glass, and light to create angelic art. PATTERNSLeopard PatternPattern by Gordon and Marsha StillerReference photo, description, and detailed pattern help you carve a lifelike leopardCarving a CricifixBy Cindy ChinnTips for carving a religious iconTOOLSUniversal Bench HookBy Andrew DiPaceGet a grip on carving projects with uneven edgesPROJECTSFolk Art PeacockBy Vernon DePauwColorful quilt-inspired design is perfect for Mardi GrasCarving a North Woods Animal PuzzleBy Nancy BorsonEmbellish puzzle pieces with relief carving techniquesCasual Caricature RabbitBy Leah Goddard and Floyd RhadiganThis easy Easter bunny will be welcome in any basketSoapstone WhaleBy Julie KeeUse your woodcarving skills to create this stunning stone sea creatureBig Bad WhaleBy Barbara MillikanFierce carved wolf is a perfect accessory for days that really biteYorkie Dog CaricatureBy sandy SmithA pocket-sized pooch that's quick to makeCarving a Brook TroutBy Charles WeissUse a combination of hand and power tools to shape this realistic fishBuilding Noah's ArkBy Betty PaddenCarve and paint this popular childhood toyTECHNIQUESInlaid Bunny BoxBy roger F WolfordUse liquid inlay to add intricate designs to a remade boxAdding Arms to a CarvingBy Oren QuistControl the grain direction for stronger arms that are easier to carveTips for Personalizing a ToolboxBy Rev. Jim PaulsonIdeas to carve, paint, and decorate your toolbox