Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 104 Fall 2023 E-Book

Editors Of Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine

• Herausgeber: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Serie: Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Seitenzahl: 158

Beschreibung

Jam-packed full of woodcarving projects for every level, including Autumn and Halloween monsters and caricatures to classic flat-plane "'courting couple" and koala. Chip carve a toothpick holder, create a beautiful cottonwood bark Oakleaf Green Lady and traditional gnome. Build a carving tool caddy and take your painting to the next level with our pro tips. Many more projects, too. Special article by Youtube carving teacher, Doug Linker.

Leseprobe

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Taking Your Painting

to the Next Level

Follow these pro tips to make the

coloring process ten times better

By Betty Padden and

Staff

of

Woodcarving Illustrated

FEATURE

Search for

Woodcarving Illustrated

on Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram

TECHNIQUES

53

Oakleaf Green Lady

Create a striking female face from

cottonwood bark

By Kathryn Overcash

86

Midnight Pumpkin Relief

Carve and paint this showstopping

harvest moon scene

By Betty Padden

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Editor’s Note

6

Letters to the Editor

8

Coming Features

10

Artists to Watch

12

Bookshelf

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My First Carve

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News & Notes

93

Calendar of Events

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Ad Directory

96

Woodchips

DEPTS.

Flat-Plane Scene ...

24

Extreme Ball-in-Cage ...

73

Whittle Little Pumpkins ...

61

Tool Caddy ...

30

Carved & Painted Relief ...

86

Power Carve a Monster...

35

Man of the Woods ...

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COVER

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ISSUE 104

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PROJECTS

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The Courting Couple

Make an affectionate flat-plane duo

with just one knife

By Charles Banks

35

Flying Blob Monster

Transform a log into a funny figure

from outer space

By Edgar Shrum

40

Flat-Plane Koala

Carve this cute little critter

from Down Under

By James Miller

45

Pilgrim Turkey

This caricature is on a journey to become

part of your harvest décor

By Matt Kincade

61

Easy Pumpkins

This little gourd is a

one-knife wonder

By Nikki Reese

64

Man of the Woods

Carve a classic gnome that’s

sure to make you smile

By Miroslaw Czeladka

69

Bark Fairy Door

Welcome some sprites to

your garden with this little

fantasy relief

By Adria Laycraft

73

Extreme Ball-in-a-Cage

Take this classic whimsey to

the next level

By Bob Kozakiewicz

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Strainer Spoon

Elevate a cooked meal with

this stylish hardwood utensil

By Brad Tremblay

83

Stylized Scarecrow

Practice combining individual

pieces in this colorful assembly

By Parn Aniwat

Free Project

Create a cute but spooky trick-or-

treating ghost from Tom Mellott.

Bonus Carve

Want more pumpkins? Carve a

whimsical stack of them by Kevin Johnson.

Extreme Pumpkin Carving

Did you know about

the annual underwater carving competition in

the Florida Keys? Learn more on our site!

Show Notes

Read a recap of the 2023 Wonders in

Wood Show, complete with gallery.

Find these free extras at

WOODCARVINGILLUSTRATED.COM

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PATTERNS

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A Solve-All for “Tool Sprawl”

Make a basic caddy to hold your

carving tools

By Casey Foster

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Autumn Trees

These little carves are bursting

with fall color

By David Young

51

Chip Carved Toothpick Holder

Two styles of vessel keep small

items organized

By Charlene Lynum

81

Carved Owl Relief

This high-contrast ornament is a

perfect way to test your painting chops

By Jill Motovidlak

with just one knife

By

35

Transform

from outer space

By

perfect way to test your painting chops

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Anyone Can Carve!

Many of you may already be familiar with Doug Linker,

a carver whose distinctive beard, soothing voice, and

love for the outdoors have brought delight to hundreds

of thousands on social media. His philosophy is simple

but profound: carving should be first and foremost

about enjoyment, and anyone can do it if they try.

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WCI

team couldn’t agree more—which is why

we’ve stacked this issue with fun, achievable projects

for every skill level. Before you dig in, read Doug’s pep talk on

the importance of carving for the joy of it, without needing to

achieve instant expert status (page 16). en, play around with

a trio of simple autumn trees by David Young (page 33) and

a one-knife jack-o’-lantern by Nikki Reese (page 61). Power

carvers can try out Edgar Shrum’s Flying Blob Monster (well,

what else would you call it?) on page 35, just in time for spooky

season. If your finished project differs from the original, so

much the better. Carving is all about continuous learning,

after all.

As you gain confidence, advanced projects like Betty

Padden’s painted pumpkin relief (page 86) and Kathy

Overcash’s bark green lady (page 53) may be more your speed.

Or, channel your focus toward our cover carve, an extreme take

on the classic ball-in-cage most of us know (page 73). Finally,

when you’re ready to retire your knives and gouges for the day,

store them in style with Casey Foster’s ingenious solve-all for

tool sprawl (page 30).

Speaking of tools, don’t forget to enter our Blade Cover

Challenge at woodcarvingillustrated.com. We’ve already

received plenty that gave us a chuckle; no matter your level

of experience, send us your unique take on the concept by

September 13 for a chance to win (more details on page 12).

Last but not least—you asked, and I’m happy to announce that

new

WCI

t-shirts are available on our site (as well as a snazzy

collection of mugs)! Now that you’ve joined the carving fold,

why not get a shirt to make it official?

Happy carving!

Kaylee Schofield, Editor

[email protected]

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note

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Be aware most accidents occur when you are tired or distracted.

And when in

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letters

to the editor

We love hearing about the carvings that readers like you create!

If you tried your hand at one of our projects, or put your

own spin on an existing design, send us an email at

[email protected]. Please include your name,

where you live, high-res photos, and a brief description of the piece.

The Man Himself

After carving my own version of

Bob Kozakiewicz’s “Easy Candy

Corn” in issue #100, I showed

it to Bob and he enjoyed

my take on the caricature!

Laura Jane August

Pine Grove, Pa.

Blast from the Past

As a small child, I always loved

eating candy corn and still do

to this day. I decided I needed

to carve this cute fella to have

one of my own. What a blast it

was to carve using some of my

new knives! I love how the colors

turned out, and my wife Anna was

delighted with the end result—

especially the eyes!

Josh Capp

Newburg, Pa.

The Man Himself

After carving my own version of

Sweet Treats

I carved my own version of one of

Bob Kozakiewicz’s patterns (issue

#100) and enjoyed making the

little caricature!

Al Santucci

Rockaway, N.J.

Summertime

Memories

Carving one of

Kevin Johnson’s

s’mores instantly

makes me think of

being out camping

and enjoying these

summertime

treats, even when

it’s winter.

Cody Harstad

Hillsboro, N.D.

Halloween Family

From issue #100, my wife Janice wanted me

to carve Bob Kozakiewicz’s “Easy Candy

Corn” and Richard Embling’s “Hanging

Caricature Bat.” She wanted a “family” to put

out for Halloween. I added a tree trunk with

a single branch to hang the bat.

Dean Irving

Loudon, Tenn.

Laura Jane August

Pine Grove, Pa.

new knives! I love how the colors

turned out, and my wife Anna was

delighted with the end result—

especially the eyes!

After carving my own version of

Bob Kozakiewicz’s “Easy Candy

Corn” in issue #100, I showed

Laura Jane August

Pine Grove, Pa.

Rockaway, N.J.

Carving Royalty

When I received

the 100th issue

of

WCI,

I saw

Richard Embling’s

“Hanging Bat” and

he reminded me

of Bartok from

Anastasia

, one

of my wife’s

favorite movies.

Chris Lee

Eureka, Ill.

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coming

features

Look for these

projects in an

upcoming issue!

This stylized Yuletide icon is all

decked out with colorful ornaments

and ribbons made of wood!

Deep facets

cut into rich

hardwood give a

dramatic look to a

simple design.

Find the

Fox Hunt

winners

on Page 93!

Carve up a

stable full of

festive farm

animals to

decorate

your home.

Carving on the Go

After reading

the article about

comfortable carving

by Don Swartz in

issue #96, it got me

thinking about how I

do some relief carving

during lunch while on

the road as a service

technician. I came up with a worktable that I can

mount onto my steering wheel, so I don’t have to look

down and strain my back and neck. It also lets me carve

more at eye level.

I traced the outline of the steering wheel and cut

the arch to match the curve of the wheel. Then I glued

it to a piece of plywood, added a bottom and left side to

hold the carving, and glued a piece of nonskid mat to

the back. After using this several times, I found that it

works well, makes it easier to see anyone approaching

my car, and creates an added level of safety.

Steven Kucia

Canton, Conn.

Staying Organized

I made the maple bench for my carving area 30 years

ago. Within the last year, I completed this wooden

toolbox to house my carving tools. It makes it easier to

move my tools for vacation and class with the Paddens

at Wooden Apple Signmakers. The toolbox can be

propped up on a stand for easy access while I carve.

I also used colored tape on the tools to identify the

chisel sweep. My sharpening station is adjacent to the

bench in case a quick buffing is needed.

Michael Carrol

l

Hampton Falls, N.H.

From the Editors:

We asked readers to show us their carving

spaces (inside and on the go), and we loved your

responses so much that we included a few here.

Look for these

projects in an

upcoming issue!

This stylized Yuletide icon is all

decked out with colorful ornaments

and ribbons made of wood!

thinking about how I

do some relief carving

during lunch while on

the road as a service

mount onto my steering wheel, so I don’t have to look

down and strain my back and neck. It also lets me carve

I traced the outline of the steering wheel and cut

the arch to match the curve of the wheel. Then I glued

it to a piece of plywood, added a bottom and left side to

hold the carving, and glued a piece of nonskid mat to

the back. After using this several times, I found that it

works well, makes it easier to see anyone approaching

Canton, Conn.

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Archie Sawl

Canterbury, England

Archie Sawl’s carvings are often inspired by what he sees

while outside—whether it’s a fallen acorn or a duck about

to take off

. “When the piece starts to take shape and makes

me want to carve all night long, I find that really pleasing,”

he said. This piece, carved from oak, was based

on a maple leaf found in his garden. See more

of Archie’s work @pigeonoak_ on Instagram.

John Jussel

Yankton, S.D.

John Jussel was introduced to woodworking at a young age

while helping his father build beekeeping woodenwares.

He later discovered woodcarving at a local craft show and

was hooked. “I enjoy creating something out of just a piece

of wood; it gives me a feeling of accomplishment,” he said.

John’s favorite subjects to carve are Santas, ornaments,

and caricatures—his most recent carving being a wizard,

which he named Revlar Rockadoli. See more of John’s work

@jjussel on Instagram.

he said. This piece, carved from oak, was based

on a maple leaf found in his garden. See more

of Archie’s work @pigeonoak_ on Instagram.

artists

to watch

Share Your Latest Work!

Send a slide, professional print, or

digital image (300 dpi minimum)

with 100 words about you and your

piece. Include your hometown, the

name of the pattern maker, and a list

of wood and materials used. Send

to Artists to Watch,

Woodcarving

Illustrated

, 903 Square Street,

Mount Joy, PA 17552, or email

[email protected].

Nicholas Burke

Bristol, England

Nicholas Burke began carving

in spring 2020. Having already

dabbled in clay sculpting,

Nicholas found wood was

easier to come by, and—unlike

clay—”beautiful before you even

work with it.” Nicholas mostly

carves spoons, kuksas, and wood

spirits, and finds inspiration for

his carvings in music, books, and

films like the cinematic works of

Guillermo Del Toro. To see more

of Nicholas’ work, visit ko-fi.com/

chunkborealis or @chunkborealis

on Instagram.

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