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Best of Show Award-winning carvings from the nation's top woodcarving shows

Sharing the Joy of Carving Wood By Dave Brock
Build self confidence and provide a life-long hobby by teaching kids to carve

First Cuts Mark Gargac and Fred Wilbur provide valuable tips for carvers and share their first carvings

Exploring the Culture of Maori Woodcarving By Mike Davies
New Zealand natives use woodcarving to document their history and honor their ancestors

PROJECTS

Making a Tramp Art Frame By Jim Sebring
Easy chip cuts and simple joints make this frame an ideal project for novice carvers

Hand Carve a Realistic Wolf By Dee Gipson
Woodburn detailed fur texture on this classic predator

Power Carve an Eagle Pin By Al Groncki
Miniature project hones your carving and burning techniques

Create a Nostalgic Whirligig By Vernon DePauw
Simple carved features, spinning arms, and a rustic finish make this project a winner

Carving a Wren in the Round By Chris Pye
Work with the grain and supporting wood to add strength to fragile areas

Making a Gargoyle Cane By Shawn Cipa
Construction techniques for carving a functional cane

Carving a Watchful Dragon By Floyd Rhadigan
This fun shelf sitter is the perfect guardian for your bookshelf

TECHNIQUES

How to Select the Right Power Carving Equipment By Chuck Solomon and Dave Hamilton
An overview of the types of tools and different models

Carving Realistic Wrinkles and Folds By Mary-Ann Jack-Bleach and Fred Zavadil
Create accurate details by studying how clothing relates to anatomy

Creating a Simple Armature By Marv Kaisersatt
Design your own carving with the aid of armatures and clay models

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