FEATURES The Art of Ken Newman Award-winning carver turns found wood into masterpieces 2005 Santa Carving Contest By Bob Duncan 50 finalists highlighted in annual contest PROJECTS Northern Cardinal By Gordon & Marsha Stiller Happy Santa By Tina Toney The compact styling of this fellow makes him an ideal project for beginners Chip Carved Golf Balls By Sharon Braunberger & Elaine Dugan Striking designs highlight this unique carving medium Santa Claus By Les Ramsey Classic Santa face makes a perfect winter welcome Rolling Caricature Animals By Desiree Hajny Easy-to-carve critters are delightfully mobile Santa with Cardinal By Vicki Bishop Wood bleach techniques make painting a snap Folk-Art Angel Tree Topper By Shawn Cipa Hand carve an instant family heirloom A Christmas Story Leg Lamp By Mike Burton Nostalgic lamp will become an instant conversation starter Painting a Hen Wood Duck By Tom Matus Use blending techniques for an antique-style finish Chip-Carved Angel Ornaments By Barry McKenzie Carve through painted blanks for an easy, yet beautiful project Santa Lamp Finial By Steve Brown A charming way to show off your seasonal carvings Herby’s Angel By Paul McLeod Easy-to-carve figure is a Holiday delight TECHNIQUES Tuning Your Tools By Chris Pye The basics of getting your tools in the right condition for carving and keeping them there DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Letter From Our Mailbag News & Notes Tips & Techniques Reader Gallery New Products Judge’s Critique Relief Column Calendar of Events Coming Features & Classifieds Advertising Directory Teacher’s Corner

FEATURES A Monumental Miniature By Kathleen Ryan Animated carving depicts folk life in Slovakia A Bird in the Hand By Kathleen Ryan Woodcarving offers comfort to those in need Award-winning Carvings: Woodcarving Illustrated’s Best Carving Design Contest By Bob Duncan Contestants show a broad range of creativity and superior craftsmanship PROJECTS Making a Comfort Bird By Frank Foust Smooth lines and a polished finish make these little birds a joy to hold Creating a Chip Carved Christmas Tree By Bruce Nicholas Highlight this festive plaque with color and delicate stab cuts Carving a Spiral Beard Santa Ornament By Dave Francis Unique ornament will be a family favorite Whittling Snowman Earrings By Claude Freaner Fun gift is easy to carve Carving St Nicholas By Harold Enlow Master the techniques to carve this classic Christmas icon Sculpting Stylized Evergreen Trees By Dennis Carlson Graceful spiral is easy to carve and makes a striking display Build a Dancing Santa By Shawn Cipa Turn the handle to make the carved Santa move and groove Relief Carving an Angel By Maureen Hockley Beautiful wall hanging displays delicate features and graceful fabric folds Carving a Low-Relief Santa By Bob Biermann Creating the illusion of depth with careful carving and painted shadows Making a Nostalgic Christmas Pull Toy By Tina Toney As the toy moves, wooden ball rotates to display the relief-carved scene TECHNIQUES Using Compasses, Calipers, and Dividers By Bob Duncan Transfer measurement and maintain proportions with these simple tools Customized Greeting Plaque By Deborah Pompano Add a border or message to personalize your design

First Cuts A carver’s journey to becoming a member of the Caricature Carvers of America 2007 Woodcarver of the Year To see who was honored for their achievements in the carving community! Pipe Dreams By Chuck Coker Creating beautiful faux ivory carvings from PVC pipe The Wood Sculptures of Darwin Dower Historic rural life captured in amazing detail PROJECTS Ivory Billed Woodpecker By Gordon and Marsha Stiller Laughing Bear By Jim Villars Simple cuts add texture to this happy fellow Country Charm Quilt Squares By Lora S. Irish Classic fruit motifs are easy to carve African Elephant By Desiree Hajny Woodburning makes it easy to reproduce a leathery texture English Renaissance Candlesticks By Frederick Wilbur Repeating design and traditional elements combine for a striking display Carving a Traditional Bowl & Spoon By David Bragg Functional items showcase the beauty of wood Colorful Snake Cane By Ron Darnell Combine realistic and stylized elements for a striking project TECHNIQUES Chip-Carved Letters By Barry McKenzie Simple block style is easy to carve Basic Cuts By Chris Pye Master the five basic cuts to increase your carving efficiency DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Letter News & Notes From Our Mailbag Tips & Techniques Reader Gallery New Products Judge’s Critique Relief Column Calendar of Events Coming Features Advertising Directory & Classifieds Teacher’s Corner

The 20th anniversary issue of the world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers is packed with carving patterns, how-to tips, and step-by-step projects for all skill levels. We offer plenty of Christmas carving ideas for holiday gifts and decorations, from Larry Green’s delightful caricature tree ornaments to an exquisite relief-carved snowman from Lora S. Irish. Our jolly assortment of Santa projects includes Dylan Goodson’s realistic St. Nick, plus a new chance to carve our very first Santa from Woodcarving Illustrated issue #1. Carolea Hower creates smiling Santas from ordinary wooden spoons, and Randy True shows how to transform ordinary golf tees into tiny Santa ornaments! You’ll also find many great projects unrelated to Christmas that will make terrific gifts. “Game of Thrones” fans will enjoy Tamera Seevers’ dragon wand, Tom Dean shows you how to use power tools to carve heirloom-quality bracelets, and Karen Hundt-Brown uses a woodburner to turn gourds into functional lamps.

Features Woodcarver of the Year By Bob Duncan Wood Carving Illustrated honors Marvin Kaisersatt Anthony Hillman’s Passion for Carving Waterfowl By Bob Duncan Turning your interests into a career can be very rewarding The Work of Frank Feather By Shawn Meyers Traveling carver leaves a lasting and valuable legacy Projects Maple Leaf Pin By Kenny Vermillion Power carve this charming seasonal brooch Brown Pelican By Gordon and Marsha Stiller It’s Me, Frank By Vicki Bishop Monster caricature is a treat to carve Carving a Hen Wood Duck By Tom Matus Basic tools and techniques for an authentic antique-style hunting decoy Relief-Carved Horse Portrait By Dean Troutman Classic portrait makes a bold statement Patchwork Clock By Cyndi Joslyn Easy-to-carve clock is a great beginner project Chip-Carved Wedding Plate By Barry McKenzie Decorative, personalized plate makes a beautiful wedding gift Halloween Witch By Anthony Costanza Create this folk-style carving using only a hobby knife Carve a Hobo By Jim and Margie Maxwell A few tools, some paint, plus a little time gives you this American icon Techniques Tools of the Trade By Chris Pye An introduction to the tools used in traditional woodcarving. Departments Editor’s Column Author Spotlight Letters to the Editor Info Exchange Bragging Page News & Notes New Products Scroll Saw Basics Wood Review

Featured in this issue: 5 step-by-step tutorials - learn from the masters Historic ship model Making antique-style decoys Eagle walking stick Same $$ Make your own carving vice

FEATURES The Work of Joe Wannamaker By Bob Duncan Late teacher shared his passion with a generation of carvers Best of Show Award-winning carvings from across the country First Cuts A carver’s journey to becoming a member of the Caricature Carvers of America On The Wild Side With Jeffrey Cooper By Kathleen Ryan Quality craftsmanship and wildlife carvings combine for delightfully whimsical furniture PROJECTS Classic Ball in Cage By Addison "Dusty" Dussinger This old-time whittling project is fun to carve and a real attention-getter Making Free-form, Custom Wooden Boxes By Mike Burton This lesson in joinery and "feeling" the wood produces boxes that are a joy to hold and touch Elegant Oak Leaf Mantel Clock By Wayne Barton Create a treasured family heirloom with easy, positive image chip-carving techniques Custom Presentation Plaque By Floyd L. Truitt Change the relief-carved elements for a personalized award Stylish Birdhouse By Barry McKenzie Relief-carved shingles and graceful designs adorn this essential songbird house Kolrosing: Norwegian Line Carving By Judy Ritger Easy-to-learn carving technique produces beautiful decorative designs TECHNIQUES Line Carving: Three Simple Styles By Chris Pye Master the basics of drawing with a veiner Express Yourself! By Jim Farr Photography by Roger Schroeder Convey emotions with exaggerated facial expressions Realistic Skin Tones By Lora S. Irish Simple mixtures and techniques to create a variety of flesh colors Cut Your Own Carving Blanks By Mark Duginski Simple technique reduces the time you spend roughing out a carving All About Files, Rasps, & Rifflers By Roger Schroeder These versatile tools have a wide range of carving uses Woodburning Eyes By Carole Jean Boyd Foolproof method makes it easy DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Letter From Our Mailbag News & Notes Tips & Techniques Reader Gallery New Products Relief Column Calendar of Events Coming Features Advertising Directory & Classifieds Teacher’s Corner - Brush Cleaning

FEATURES A Wood Carving Fantasy By Bob Duncan Floyd Rhadigan is known for his quick knife, appealing fantasy characters, and tireless teaching schedule. Carving Between the Covers By Kathleen Ryan Italian sculptor Nino Orlando reveals the hidden magic in carved books Carving a Place in History Woodworker Barrie Casement is helping to restore St. Patrick’s Cathedral Winning Wonders Meet the winners of the final 2016 People’s Choice Contest PROJECTS Bringing Home the Tree By Russell Scott Model T delivers memories of Christmas past Oak Leaf Tray By John Shortell This heirloom tray is as useful as it is beautiful Block Nativity By Andrew DePace Stylized design makes a beautiful and durable decoration Bright Bulb Santa By David Sharp Combine two Christmas classics with this clever ornament TECHNIQUES Carving a Nativity Scene By Carolea Hower Adaptable design can be displayed on your tree or mantel Simple Santa By Dave Stetson Change a few details to customize this easy carving Santa Variations By Susan L. Hendrix Customize your carving by sketching new accessories PATTERNS Father Christmas By Susan L. Hendrix This slightly stylized Santa will complement any holiday décor Casual Claus By Floyd Rhadigan Laid-back Santa isn’t checking the Naughty List this year Frosty Ornament By Jim Willis This jolly snowman won’t melt after the holidays Peekaboo Santa Ornaments By Carolea Hower Don’t like to carve eyes? This fast, fun Santa lets you skip ‘em Holly Napkin Holder By Marty Leenhouts Chip carve this simple design to dress up your holiday table Cardinal Ornament By Jim Willis This winter bird will add a splash of color to your tree North Pole Snowman By Steve Russell Simple relief ornament can be carved and painted quickly Peace Out Santa By Rick Stoddard Give Santa a retro look with this fun carving Quick Reindeer By Barbara Millikan Carve this ornament in a couple of hours and then let the kids add the color Hark! The Herald Angels Sing By Dennis and Susan Thornton A choir of music legends rocks the halls of heaven Carving a Caricature Soldier By Floyd Rhadigan New book is a heartfelt thanks to veterans Traditional Santa By Thomas Westmoreland Add or ignore details to tailor this pattern to your carving skills

FEATURES Celebrating 15 Years of Craftsmanship in Wood GM's Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild By John Jacobus Carving out a career in the design world--1950's style Recreating a Masterpiece By Jeff Jones Turn-of-the-century table inspires a life-long love of carving, three generations later The Netsuke Carvings of Cornel Schneider Detailed carvings demonstrate a love of nature Antler Sculpture by Bill Matz Fascinating medium proceduces unique carvings PROJECTS Carved Garden Chair By Jan Oegema Customize this sturdy chair with your own relief carved designs Chip Carved Landscape By Barry McKenzie Free-form chip carving enhances natural wood grain Realistic Rabbit By Leah Wachter Texturing techniques bring this adorable rabbit to life Carving the Ball and Claw By Mike Burton Sequential carving helps you duplicate this traditional furniture element Native American Bust By Mark Gargac Portraying character with distinctive facial features Hand Carved Classics By Kivel Weaver Practice your knife carving with chain links and a ball-in-cage Cottonwood Bark Viking By Rick Jensen Rugged features make this warrior the perfect subject for bark carving Carving Habitat: Twig By Kenny Vermillion Power carve highly detailed branches tailored to showcase Relief Carve a Whimsical House By Jim Cline Power tools speed up the carving process and add unique texture TECHNIQUES The Design Process By Marv Kaisersatt Taking a caricature from concept to completion Setting Up Shop By Chris Pye A carver needs more than sharp tools; the workspace, bench, and lighting are equally important DEPARTMENTS Editor's Letter From Our Mailbag News & Notes Tips & Techniques Reader Gallery New Products Judge's Critique Relief Column Calendar of Events Coming Features Advertising Directory & Classifieds Teacher's Corner

A good illustration is worth a thousand wood chips! Here at last is a woodcarving book that lays the projects out chip-by-chip, with drawing-after-drawing to teach the craft in the most accurate way possible. With this book beginners don't have to guess how to position the knife or where to chip away. Clearly, explicitly, taking an many drawings as necessary - sometimes up to 50 for one project - the authors guide you through each project to the completion of handsome, useful, realistic finished pieces. The ten projects are actually ten lessons for building skill in carving techniques and developing confidence and proficiency in this age-old craft.