Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 42 Spring 2008 E-Book

Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated

• Herausgeber: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Serie: Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2021

Seitenzahl: 142

Beschreibung

FEATURESThe Work of Joe WannamakerBy Bob DuncanLate teacher shared his passion with a generation of carversBest of ShowAward-winning carvings from across the countryFirst CutsA carver's journey to becoming a member of the Caricature Carvers of AmericaOn The Wild Side With Jeffrey CooperBy Kathleen RyanQuality craftsmanship and wildlife carvings combine for delightfully whimsical furniturePROJECTSClassic Ball in CageBy Addison "Dusty" DussingerThis old-time whittling project is fun to carve and a real attention-getterMaking Free-form, Custom Wooden BoxesBy Mike BurtonThis lesson in joinery and "feeling" the wood produces boxes that are a joy to hold and touchElegant Oak Leaf Mantel ClockBy Wayne BartonCreate a treasured family heirloom with easy, positive image chip-carving techniquesCustom Presentation PlaqueBy Floyd L. TruittChange the relief-carved elements for a personalized awardStylish BirdhouseBy Barry McKenzieRelief-carved shingles and graceful designs adorn this essential songbird houseKolrosing: Norwegian Line CarvingBy Judy RitgerEasy-to-learn carving technique produces beautiful decorative designsTECHNIQUESLine Carving: Three Simple StylesBy Chris PyeMaster the basics of drawing with a veinerExpress Yourself!By Jim FarrPhotography by Roger SchroederConvey emotions with exaggerated facial expressionsRealistic Skin TonesBy Lora S. IrishSimple mixtures and techniques to create a variety of flesh colorsCut Your Own Carving BlanksBy Mark DuginskiSimple technique reduces the time you spend roughing out a carvingAll About Files, Rasps, & RifflersBy Roger SchroederThese versatile tools have a wide range of carving usesWoodburning EyesBy Carole Jean BoydFoolproof method makes it easyDEPARTMENTSEditor's LetterFrom Our MailbagNews & NotesTips & TechniquesReader GalleryNew ProductsRelief ColumnCalendar of EventsComing FeaturesAdvertising Directory & ClassifiedsTeacher's Corner - Brush Cleaning

Leseprobe

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Issue 42

FEATURES

22

The Work of Joe Wannamaker

By Bob Duncan

Late teacher shared his passion

with a generation of carvers

24

Best of Show

Award-winning carvings from

across the country

28

First Cuts

A carver’s journey to becoming a

member of the Caricature Carvers

of America

44

On The Wild Side

With Jeffrey Cooper

By Kathleen Ryan

Quality craftsmanship and

wildlife carvings combine for

delightfully whimsical furniture

in this

issue

24

Learn the fundamentals of three

distinctive styles of line carving.

36

www.woodcarvingillustrated.com

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70

PROJECTS

19

Classic Ball in Cage

By Addison “Dusty” Dussinger

This old-time whittling project

is fun to carve and a real

attention-getter

28

Making Free-form, Custom

Wooden Boxes

By Mike Burton

This lesson in joinery and

“feeling” the wood produces

boxes that are a joy to hold

and touch

48

Elegant Oak Leaf

Mantel Clock

By Wayne Barton

Create a treasured family

heirloom with easy, positive-

image chip-carving techniques

58

Custom Presentation Plaque

By Floyd L. Truitt

Change the relief-carved

elements for a personalized

award

64

Stylish Birdhouse

By Barry McKenzie

Relief-carved shingles and

graceful designs adorn this

essential songbird house

70

Kolrosing: Norwegian

Line Carving

By Judy Ritger

Easy-to-learn carving technique

produces beautiful decorative

designs

TECHNIQUES

36

Line Carving:

Three Simple Styles

By Chris Pye

Master the basics of drawing

with a veiner

42

Express Yourself!

By Jim Farr

Photography by Roger Schroeder

Convey emotions with

exaggerated facial expressions

52

Realistic Skin Tones

By Lora S. Irish

Simple mixtures and techniques

to create a variety of flesh colors

74

Cut Your Own Carving Blanks

By Mark Duginski

Simple technique reduces the

time you spend roughing out

a carving

78

All About Files, Rasps,

& Rifflers

By Roger Schroeder

These versatile tools have a wide

range of carving uses

82

Woodburning Eyes

By Carole Jean Boyd

Foolproof method makes it easy

on the

cover

This beautiful birdhouse is sure to brighten

your backyard and can be made start-to-

finish in a single weekkend!

DEPARTMENTS

4

Editor’s Letter

6

From Our Mailbag

8

News & Notes

10

Tips & Techniques

12

Reader Gallery

14

New Products

16

Relief Column

86

Calendar of Events

92

Coming Features

93

Advertising Directory

& Classifieds

96

Teacher’s Corner

64

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editor’s

letter

Identification Statement: Woodcarving Illustrated vol. 12, no.1

(Spring 2008) (ISSN#1096-2816) is published four times a year in the months

of February, May, August and November by Fox Chapel Publishing Co. Inc.,

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Woodcarving and the use of associated equipment can potentially result in health hazards and

injuries.

While we cannot impose safety standards in every article, we do ask that you make safety

your number one priority.

Protect your respiratory system, hearing, vision and the rest of your body

with the proper safety equipment and prudent precautions.

Read manuals that are supplied with

your tools.

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

And when in doubt,

seek advice from professionals, on how to keep your tools sharp and maintained.

Announcement!

Our subscription database will now be handled

by a company that focuses solely on database

management and subscription fulfillment. The

editorial staff remains in Pennsylvania, but your

subscription payments will

now be processed out

of California.

The decision to make this change is a result of careful analysis of

how we allocate our primary resource—our staff. The spring season

provides an excellent

opportunity to look

back at the past year

with the wisdom of

hindsight and plan

for the future.

As we move

into 2008, our focus

will be on bringing

you the absolute

best in carving.

In future issues,

Fred Zavadil from

Canada will share some tips for carving realistic wrinkles and drapery.

Chris Pye continues his series with new projects to help you hone your

skills, and we’ll be featuring some fantastic carved chess sets.

Although our U.S. cover price is increasing to $6.99 per copy,

subscription rates will not change. Our subscription rates have not

increased since the first issue rolled off the presses 11 years ago! If

you’re currently purchasing

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now is the perfect time to consider a subscription. And with our new

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Technical Editor

Bob Duncan

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Art Director

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Barry McKenzie

Lora S. Irish

Mike Burton

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from our

mailbag

Getting

Kids

Started

in Wood

Carving

FOX HUNT

Alden Wendt of Stanwood, WA, and Tom

Kinney of Ocala, FL, were randomly drawn

from all the participants who located the

Fox in the Holiday 2007 (Issue 41) of

WCI

.

The fox was on Page 88 in the Calendar of

Events listing.

If you find the fox in this issue,

contact us and tell us the page number

and location. Two readers randomly

selected from all correct replies will receive

a $25 Fox Chapel Publishing gift certificate.

Entries must be received by April 1, 2008,

to be eligible.

NOTE: If his feet were on the

“ground,” the contest fox always faces left

(other foxes appearing in

WCI

don’t count).

Send your entry to

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Illustrated

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St., East Petersburg, PA 17520, or e-mail to

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My son recently received his first

issue of

WCI

. He was very inspired

by the magazine and is looking

forward to getting started in

woodcarving.

I was excited to read that one of

your goals for the next 10 years is to

target your magazine/art to children

My son wants carving tools for

Christmas; however, I don’t know

where to start. Can you make some

suggestions for products for boys

ages 10-12?

Cherith Nottingham

Via E-mail

Editors note: We posted Cherith’s inquiry on our forum at

www.

woodcarvingillustrated.com

. Members suggested ordering a beginner’s kit

from Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers,

www.woodcarvers.com

, or Little Shavers,

www.littleshavers.com

. Both kits come pre-sharpened and provide a knife

and gouges to get you started. The kits also come with a strop and stropping

compound to keep the tools sharp.

Many members suggested a carving glove and thumb guard as well. While

neither will prevent a cut 100% of the time, both will make for a much safer

carving experience. The beginner’s kit from Little Shavers comes with both.

If you are concerned about safety, start the youth off carving soap. Soap

holds detail well, but is soft enough to be carved with a plastic knife.

Aside from tools, most carvers

suggested a visit to a local carving

retailer as a way to meet other

carvers and find a mentor. While

many carving clubs don’t allow

children under 14 to join because of

liability issues, they may be able to

direct you to a carver willing to teach

beginners in a one-on-one setting.

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts also have

carving-related events.

A beginner carving kit from Smoky

Mountain Woodcarvers makes an

excellent gift for new carvers.

Set It Straight

The photo showing how to sharpen

the inside of the V-tool in the Teacher’s

Corner of Holiday 2007 (Issue 41), did

not emphasize the angled side of the

diamond stone enough. If you use a

stone that is not angled, it will damage

the V-tool. Charles Berold, the author

of the article, suggests that the end of

the stone be tapered at a 24° angle. The

metal backing of most credit card-sized

diamond stones can be tapered on a belt

sander. Charles does sell stones that have

already been tapered. Contact him at

6150 12th Ave., Miamisburg, OH 45342,

or 937-746-8125.

Local carving clubs are a good resource

to find an instructor for young carvers.

Taper the edge of the stone to prevent

damaging the “V” when sharpening

the inside of the tool.

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Ron Wells, a popular carving instructor and knife

maker, recently sold the knife making portion of

his business to Mike Shipley. Mike is the author

of five books, numerous articles in

Woodcarving

Illustrated,

and is also a carving instructor.

When Ron became ill, he had to tell some

of his dealers that their knife orders would be

delayed. Mike was one of the dealers affected.

“I was quite surprised and pleased when Mike

asked me if I had ever considered selling the

knife business.” Ron said. “We discussed it for a

few weeks and then worked together some. Mike

learned the production process and helped me

get caught up after my illness. In a few months

he was able to take over and I was able to retire.”

Mike was more than happy to take over Ron’s

knife making business.

“I couldn’t stand the thought of the knives

being retired,” Mike said. “I have been carving

for over 30 years and these knives are the best I

have found. But I can already see why Ron had

that big retirement smile on his face; making

knives is hard work!”

From carving knife to scalpel handle

When a surgeon contacted Leonard Lee, founder of Lee Valley

Tools, to talk about a modification to a carving knife handle, it

opened up a whole new market for Leonard.

Surgeon Michael Bell modified an ergonomically shaped

carving knife handle to use scalpel blades. Michael explained his

modification to Leonard, and asked what could be done to prevent

the rust created by the sterilization process.

Leonard visited Bell’s clinic, and immediately created a

stainless steel version of the tool—the start of Canica, Leonard’s

new medical supply company.

Leonard jumped right in and started designing other tools to

benefit doctors and surgeons. To date, Canica has designed three

new medical tools.

It’s rewarding to see how a surgeon’s hobby, and the desire to

improve the tools available in his profession,

led to the birth of a new company.

news and

notes

Mike Shipley (left) recently took over the knife

manufacturing business from Ron Wells (right).

Ron Wells’ knives

manufactured by

Mike Shipley

This scalpel’s design is based on

the ergonomic handle of a carving knife.

Both Mike and Ron specialize in the Ozark

flat-plane style of carving. The knives feature a

thin blade shaped from power hacksaw blades.

These thin blades are ideal for the flat-plane

carving style. Ron and Mike sand the handles

with coarse-grit sandpaper and apply an oil finish,

which provides a good gripping surface.

Knives are available for $25 with free shipping

to United States addresses. To purchase a Ron

Wells’ knife manufactured by Mike Shipley, call

417-284-3416 or visit

ozarkcountycharacters.com

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tips and

techniques

Tool Sheath

From Hyung Jun-Yong

Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

I am a mechanic and amateur

woodcarver. I recycle the plastic

containers that oil comes in and

make sheaths for my carving tools.

Each sheath requires a 6"-8"-long

strip of plastic and three wire ties.

Tips from the Masters

How to determine if your

paint

wash is thin enough.

(Lora S. Irish, Page 52)

Perfect pattern placement

using tracing paper.

(Wayne Barton, Page 48)

Easy shading using the side

of a woodburning pen.

(Carole Jean Boyd, Page 82)

From Art Robillard,

Brandon, MB, Canada

While working on a relief carving,

I found repeatedly measuring

the different depths frustrating. I

generally work with about four levels

in a carving, so I made a simple depth

guide using a ½

" x ½

" x 18" piece of

wood and four round-head screws.

Insert the screws into the wood

on all four sides of one end. I locate mine about 8" from the end. You can adjust the distance the

screws protrude to customize the depth. I mark the depth in pencil next to the screw.

The gauge works best if your carving has a frame around it to rest the ends of the guide on. If

the carving does not have a frame, place the end of the depth gauge on a block the same thickness

as the carving blank.

If there are more than four levels in the carving, make an additional strip. You can match the

length of the strip and the placement of the screws to the size of your carving. A 6" square carving

would need a short strip, and a mural-sized carving would require a larger strip.

Shop made

depth guide

TOP TIP

in our next issue will win a Colwood Detailer

Woodburning Kit from The Woodcraft Shop.

Send your tip

to

Woodcarving Illustrated

, 1970 Broad St., East Petersburg,

PA 17520, or email to

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Storing Varnish

From Claude Freaner, Lake Ridge, VA

After you open a can of varnish for

the third or fourth time, the lid gets

bent, and air leaks in. The next time

you go to use the varnish, it’s all set

up and dry. To prevent this, pour

the varnish into a glass Mason jar

and put on the standard two-piece

jar lid (the flat cap and the screw

ring).

If the flat cap gets damaged,

throw it away and put on

a new one; they’re cheap.

Store the varnish-filled jar

inside a box to protect the

varnish from damaging

light sources.

A simple, shop-

made depth

gauge makes

relief carving

much easier.

Slide your tools into place.

Tighten two wire ties around

just the ends.

Then tighten a wire tie

around the outside fold.

Fold the strip in half.

Then fold

the ends towards the center fold.

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