FEATURES

Artistic Illusions By Kathleen Ryan
Randal Rosenthal's hyper-realistic art will make you do a double-take

Bon Appetit By Kathleen Ryan
Jim Sneary's carvings will tickle your taste buds and spice up your life

Great Gouges: The Essential Tool Kit By Bob Duncan
A stress-free beginner's guide to choosing tools

Miniature Masterpieces By Kathleen Ryan
Carving miniscule scenes and figures is a Jangid family tradition

PATTERNS

Power-Carved Pirate Ship By Ben Tyler
Indulge your inner pirate by making a miniature Jolly Roger

Grizzly Bear By Gordon and Marsha Stiller
Use this pattern to carve or burn a realistic grizzly

PROJECTS

Irresistible Carved Cupcakes By Jack Proseilo
Carve these adorable cupcakes for a birthday, anniversary, or holiday

Small Wonders Tree Spirit By Evgeny "Zheka" Krayushkin
Contemplate nature and balance as you carve this smiling spirit

Sweet Spring Rabbit By Charles Plunkett
Easy add-ons bring this caricature to life

Miniature Welsh Lovespoons By Robert W. Tinsley
Carve a Valentine’s Day gift in a weekend

Chip-Carved Cross By Roger Strautman
Simple Gothic design creates a stunning cross

Carving a Toad By Desiree Hajny
Use nails and punches to create skin texture

Whittling a Dog By Tom Hindes
Follow the same simple steps to make any dog breed

Charming Chapel Plate By Bob Biermann
Customize this low-relief design for a church, family, or friends

Whittling a Bear in a Log By Greg Young
Use only the "bear" necessities to carve this fun caricature

Stylized Sea Turtle By Kathleen Seinlein
Easy power carving creates an evocative shape

The running of the Bull By Chris Fitch
An angry bull charges a farmer in this wind-powered whirligig