Author: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2021-02-28

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 1637410034

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