FEATURES

John Burke Woodcarver of the Year

Popular author and instructor honored for his contributions to woodcarving

A Carved Tribute to the Edmund Fitzgerald

Patrick Pointer's detailed relief carvings immortalize this famous Great Lakes freighter

First Cuts

Shawn Cipa and Rick Jensen provide valuable tips for carvers and share their first carvings

PROJECTS

Making Colorful Leaf Tiles By Cyndi Joslyn

Easy relief carvings have a variety of uses

Whittling a 5-minute Owl By Jan Oegema

Easy beginner project is ideal for teaching and demonstrations

Carving a Cherry Leaf Bowl By Brian Bailey

Showcase wood's natural beauty with this simple and functional design

Making an Elegant Book Stand By Marty Leenhouts

Hand carve this ingenious folding stand from a single piece of wood

Hand Carve a Majestic Buck By Desiree Hajny

Capture the graceful beauty of a whitetail deer in wood

Carve a Gift-bearing Santa By Don Dearolf

Easy-to-carve holiday icon is a clever way to present a cash gift

Carving a Caricature Colt By Floyd Rhadigan

Simple stylized horse is easy to carve

Carving a Flying Witch By Dave and Michele Stetson

Create your own humorous Halloween display

Osprey Pattern by Gordon and Marsha Stiller

TECHNIQUES

Choosing Power Carving Bits By Chuck Solomon and Dave Hamilton

Make smart purchases with a basic understanding of the cutters available

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