Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 70 Spring 2015

FEATURESArtistic IllusionsBy Kathleen RyanRandal Rosenthal's hyper-realistic art will make you do a double-takeBon AppetitBy Kathleen RyanJim Sneary's carvings will tickle your taste buds and spice up your lifeGreat Gouges:The Essential Tool KitBy Bob DuncanA stress-free beginner's guide to choosing toolsMiniature MasterpiecesBy Kathleen RyanCarving miniscule scenes and figures is a Jangid family traditionPATTERNSPower-Carved Pirate ShipBy Ben TylerIndulge your inner pirate by making a miniature Jolly RogerGrizzly BearBy Gordon and Marsha StillerUse this pattern to carve or burn a realistic grizzlyPROJECTSIrresistible Carved CupcakesBy Jack ProseiloCarve these adorable cupcakes for a birthday, anniversary, or holidaySmall Wonders Tree SpiritBy Evgeny "e;Zheka"e; KrayushkinContemplate nature and balance as you carve this smiling spiritSweet Spring RabbitBy Charles PlunkettEasy add-ons bring this caricature to lifeMiniature Welsh LovespoonsBy Robert W. TinsleyCarve a Valentine's Day gift in a weekendChip-Carved CrossBy Roger StrautmanSimple Gothic design creates a stunning crossCarving a ToadBy Desiree HajnyUse nails and punches to create skin textureWhittling a DogBy Tom HindesFollow the same simple steps to make any dog breedCharming Chapel PlateBy Bob BiermannCustomize this low-relief design for a church, family, or friendsWhittling a Bear in a LogBy Greg YoungUse only the "e;bear"e; necessities to carve this fun caricatureStylized Sea TurtleBy Kathleen SeinleinEasy power carving creates an evocative shapeThe running of the BullBy Chris FitchAn angry bull charges a farmer in this wind-powered whirligig