Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 67 Summer 2014 (ePub)

FEATURES

The next Generation of Woodcarvers

By Kathleen Ryan

Meet six award-winning young carvers

The Work of Mavasta Honyouti

By Alan Garbers

Hopi carver carries on the tradition in cottonwood roots

PATTERNS

Carving Folk-Art Birds

By Don Deeroff

Highlight the tool marks with a little paint to simulate feathers on these simple designs

Patriotic Bear

By Mike Shipley

Celebrate the stars and stripes with a droll version of Uncle Sam

Cooper Hawk Portrait

By Sue Walters

Woodburn (or relief carve) a striking wildlife portrait

Genie Bottle Stopper

By Lawrence Spinak

Easy-carve caricature embodies a fun play on words

PROJECTS

Whittling Summer Earrings

By Pete Luxbacher

Simple designs will delight all summer long

Bill's Smile Walking Stick

By Dick Bryant

Add a friendly wood spirit to your walking stick

Making a Hook Knife

By Cariboo Blades

Turn an old saw blade into a useful carving knife

Carving a Caricature Cowboy

By Ellis Olson

Old-timer looks as rugged as the land he works

Chip-Carved Toolbox

By David Stewart

Build and embellish your own toolbox

Power Carving a Bark Outhouse

By Robert De Vries

Cute carving makes a useful lavatory nightlight

Carving a Seashell

By Bill Donaldson

Stylized hardwood shell is modeled after the real thing

Carving a Fisherman

By Dennis Thornton

Carve a curmudgeonly caricature for your favorite fisherman

TECHNIQUES

Shop-made Sanding Drums

By Bill Kinnear

Make custom rotary-tool sanders from inexpensive hardware

Outdoor Finishes and Glues

By Bob Duncan

Use the right products to ensure your outdoor projects last

Carving Lips

By Harold Enlow

Simple techniques to carve smiling and frowning lips

Learn to Paint: Using Oil Paints

Learn the basics of oil painting by making a summery plaque