Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 47 Summer 2009 E-Book

Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated

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

Seitenzahl: 132

Beschreibung

FEATURESBest of ShowAward-winning carvings from the nation's top woodcarving showsSharing the Joy of Carving WoodBy Dave BrockBuild self confidence and provide a life-long hobby by teaching kids to carveFirst CutsMark Gargac and Fred Wilbur provide valuable tips for carvers and share their first carvingsExploring the Culture of Maori WoodcarvingBy Mike DaviesNew Zealand natives use woodcarving to document their history and honor their ancestorsPROJECTSMaking a Tramp Art FrameBy Jim SebringEasy chip cuts and simple joints make this frame an ideal project for novice carversHand Carve a Realistic WolfBy Dee GipsonWoodburn detailed fur texture on this classic predatorPower Carve an Eagle PinBy Al GronckiMiniature project hones your carving and burning techniquesCreate a Nostalgic WhirligigBy Vernon DePauwSimple carved features, spinning arms, and a rustic finish make this project a winnerCarving a Wren in the RoundBy Chris PyeWork with the grain and supporting wood to add strength to fragile areasMaking a Gargoyle CaneBy Shawn CipaConstruction techniques for carving a functional caneCarving a Watchful DragonBy Floyd RhadiganThis fun shelf sitter is the perfect guardian for your bookshelfTECHNIQUESHow to Select the Right Power Carving EquipmentBy Chuck Solomon and Dave HamiltonAn overview of the types of tools and different modelsCarving Realistic Wrinkles and FoldsBy Mary-Ann Jack-Bleach and Fred ZavadilCreate accurate details by studying how clothing relates to anatomyCreating a Simple ArmatureBy Marv KaisersattDesign your own carving with the aid of armatures and clay modelsDEPARTMENTSEditor's ColumnFrom Our MailbagNews and NotesTips and TechniquesReader GalleryProduct ReviewRelief ColumnCalendar of EventsComing FeaturesAd Directory & ClassifiedsWoodchips

Leseprobe

Carving the Human Face

2nd Edition

By Jeff

Phares

For anyone who’s ever had trouble

rendering the human face, the newly

expanded and revised edition, is your

ticket to creating realistic portraits.

From a world champion carver known

for his lifelike busts, this updated book

includes new patterns and

photographs, in addition

to valuable information

on techniques for creating

realistic hair, facial

features, realistic skin and

muscle, hats and head

dresses.

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101 Artistic Relief

Patterns for

Woodcarvers,

Woodburners & Crafters

By Lora S. Irish

From celebrated artist Lora S. Irish

comes a treasure trove of small and

beautiful patterns for crafters of

all mediums. Perfect for carving,

woodburning, painting and more, the

patterns are provided in two detailed

varieties: a line drawing for transferring

and a shaded variety for illustrating

depth and shadow. Includes wildlife,

floral, landscape, and more.

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Tattoo Designs

By Lora S. Irish

From the pattern designer

and relief carver, Lora S.

Irish, comes a new collection

of tattoo designs that are

perfect for adorning your

next carving. Includes

modern designs like swirls,

lines accents, free form

decorations and much more.

$14.95

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Pyrography

Workshop with Sue

Walters DVD

By Sue Walters

Learn to burn a stunning hawk

with the pyrography expert, Sue

Walters. Includes patterns and a

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NEW!

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AMERICAN WOODWORKER

Carving Wooden Finger Puppets

and Cane Toppers

By Ross Oar

If you’re looking for easy, fun, and inexpensive

carving projects, you won’t be disappointed with

this whimsical new book from professional carving

instructor, Ross Oar. You’ll learn all the tips and tricks

for carving charming finger puppets or cane toppers

as you complete three step-by-step projects.

$14.95

ISBN 978-1-56523-389-8

Wood Spirit Study Stick

By Jan Oegema

Teach yourself to carve with

this conveniently packaged

all-in-one kit, which includes

a wood spirit study stick

guide, a basswood blank to

practice on, and a step-by-

step instructional booklet

that gives detailed direction

for carving the mouth, eye,

nose and ears.

$29.95

ISBN 978-1-56523-396-6

Learn to carve traditionally designed projects for

the home featuring beautiful architectural details,

including an heirloom quality jewelry box, bookends,

a bookrack, and more with step-by-step projects that

take you from start to finish.

$24.95

ISBN 978-1-56523-384-3

This book illustrates how carved elements can

beautify turned work and provides beginners with all

the carving basics needed to add decorative marks,

lettering, piercing, and relief carving to bowls, plates,

a stool, furniture, and more.

$24.95

ISBN 978-1-56523-404-8

DON’T MISS THESE TERRIFIC BEST-SELLERS!

Learn to carve a traditional water-spouting gargoyle

and classic grotesque with step-by-step instructions.

Includes 10 additional patterns for mythical creatures

incorporated into architectural elements. Includes

fascinating legend and lore about gargoyles.

$19.95

ISBN 978-1-56523-329-4

Making Furniture & Dollhouses for

American Girl® and Other 18-Inch Dolls

(revised & expanded)

By Dennis Simmons

Learn to create an heirloom

quality dollhouse and furniture

for the ever-popular American

Girl and other 18" dolls using

easy-to-follow instructions with

options for adding charming

details you won’t find

anywhere else.

$24.95

ISBN 978-1-56523-402-4

Great Book of Wooden Toys

By Norman Marshall

More than 50 projects complete with exploded

illustration & detailed step-by-step instructions.

$19.95

ISBN 978-1-56523-431-4

American Country Furniture

By Nick Engler and Mary Jane Favorite

Fifty step-by-step projects for popular

furniture projects from master craftsmen,

including a dry sink, harvest table, Shaker

candlestand, pie safe, ladder-back chair,

and more.

$24.95

ISBN 978-1-56523-432-1

FOR YOUR SUMMER VACATION!

Carving

Gargoyles,

Grotesques,

and Other

Creatures

of Myth

By Shawn Cipa

Decorative

Woodcarving

By Fred Wilbur

Carving

on Turning

By Chris Pye

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20

Best of Show

Award-winning carvings from the

nation’s top woodcarving shows

24

Sharing the Joy of Carving Wood

By Dave Brock

Build self confidence and provide

a life-long hobby by teaching kids

to carve

30

First Cuts

Mark Gargac and Fred Wilbur

provide valuable tips for carvers

and share their first carvings

36

Exploring the Culture of Maori

Woodcarving

By Mike Davies

New Zealand natives use

woodcarving to document their

history and honor their ancestors

FEATURES

6

Editor’s Letter

8

From Our Mailbag

10

News and Notes

12

Tips and Techniques

14

Reader Gallery

16

Product Review

18

Relief Column

88

Calendar of Events

94

Coming Features

95

Ad Directory &

Classifieds

96

Woodchips

48

Learn to create

realistic fur

texture with a

woodburner.

SUMMER 2009

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ISSUE 47

in this

issue

DEPARTMENTS

32

Making a Tramp Art Frame

By Jim Sebring

Easy chip cuts and simple joints

make this frame an ideal project

for novice carvers

48

Hand Carve a Realistic Wolf

By Dee Gipson

Woodburn detailed fur texture

on this classic predator

60

Power Carve an Eagle Pin

By Al Groncki

Miniature project hones your

carving and burning techniques

64

Create a Nostalgic Whirligig

By Vernon DePauw

Simple carved features, spinning

arms, and a rustic finish make this

project a winner

72

Carving a Wren in the Round

By Chris Pye

Work with the grain and

supporting wood to add strength

to fragile areas

78

Making a Gargoyle Cane

By Shawn Cipa

Construction techniques for

carving a functional cane

83

Carving a Watchful Dragon

By Floyd Rhadigan

This fun shelf sitter is the perfect

guardian for your bookshelf

42

How to Select the Right Power

Carving Equipment

By Chuck Solomon and Dave Hamilton

An overview of the types of tools

and different models

55

Carving Realistic Wrinkles

and Folds

By Mary-Ann Jack-Bleach and Fred Zavadil

Create accurate details by studying

how clothing relates to anatomy

70

Creating a Simple Armature

By Marv Kaisersatt

Design your own carving with the

aid of armatures and clay models

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Download Class Outlines

Sharing the Joy of Carving Wood, pg. 24

Dave Brock makes it easy to teach woodcarving

with simple lesson plans to get you started.

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Bonus Tramp Art Photo Gallery

Making a Tramp Art Frame, pg. 32

View exclusive gallery photos showcasing

Jim's examples of this historic art form.

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Designing a Realistic Pose

Carving Realistic Wrinkles and Folds, pg. 55

Expert tips show you how subtle changes

breathe life into your carving.

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Creating Strong Joints

Making a Gargoyle Cane, pg. 78

Download Shawn Cipa‘s pattern and pick up a

bonus tip for making a strong functional cane.

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editor’s

letter

Identification Statement: Woodcarving Illustrated vol. 13, no.2

(Summer 2009) (ISSN#1096-2816) is published four times a year in the

months of February, May, August, and November by Fox Chapel Publishing

Co. Inc., 1970 Broad Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520.

Periodical Postage

paid at East Petersburg, PA, and additional mailing offi

ces.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Woodcarving Illustrated,

1970 Broad Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520.

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 supplied with your tools.

Be aware 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.

One-hour Wizard

I received some very motivating letters in reference to Tom

Hindes’ 5-Minute Wizard (featured in

WCI

Summer 2008,

Issue #43). Many beginner carvers shared their stories of

how the wizard article was the push they needed to finally

put knife to wood. John W. from Oak Harbor, Wash., relayed

that although it took him several hours to complete his first wizard, the

project helped him develop his carving skills. John used the same steps

to successfully carve many similar projects.

After reading Howard Hawrey’s tip on making a layout guide for

Tom’s wizard (see page 12), I was inspired to give the project a try. So

many readers were achieving success and having fun with this project

that I was a bit embarrassed by the fact I hadn’t carved one myself.

I had several small basswood blocks and I cut the largest one in

half on my scroll saw. I didn’t do a very good job of cutting the block,

so I ended up with only one 4"-long triangle. I then sat down to carve

my own 5-Minute Wizard. When I made the cuts to separate the nose

from the face, I must have cut too deep, because I split the nose right

off the face. You’ll notice a very flat nose on the larger wizard. I tried

to salvage it, because it was the only 4"-long block I had. You can also

see some pretty rough cuts on the first wizard. I have yet to master

sharpening and my knives could really use some attention. My first

attempt took about an hour. I was pretty pleased with the outcome and

started carving a second wizard right away.

At this point, I was down to 2" blocks, so he would have to be a

miniature wizard. I decided to use a disposable X-Acto blade for this

carving and it went much smoother (further proof that my knives really

need to be sharpened). Considering the wizard was much smaller, and

I was using a sharp blade, it’s not surprising that I was able to carve the

second wizard in about half an hour. I even dug out a palm V-tool (also

in need of sharpening) and added a bit of texture to the

beard. I spent another hour painting the little guys.

My miniature wizard looks more like a gold miner,

but I’m very proud of him.

Next, I think I’ll try carving another

wizard and finishing him with stains

instead of paint. I also need to find

someone to write a really good beginner

article on sharpening!

Shannon@

FoxChapelPublishing.com

Volume 13, Number 2 (Issue No. 47)

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Troy Thorne

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Contributing Editors

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Lora S. Irish

Mike Burton

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Scott Kriner

Technical Illustrators

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Carolyn Mosher

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I was inspired by readers‘ letters to

try my own 5-minute wizard. My

first one took about one hour.

First

wizard

Second

wizard

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from our

mailbag

I have been carving since I retired eight years

ago and thoroughly enjoy it. I have read

every issue of your great magazine and

refer back to older issues often. I carve

mostly Santa Claus, nativity scenes,

angels, and caricatures. I would like to

see a few more advanced patterns and

carving instructions in the magazine. Most

of your patterns tend to be slanted toward

beginning carvers. In particular, I am trying

to improve my carving of folds and creases that

improve the flow and natural look in clothing.

I would love to see an angel pattern that emphasizes

the folds, creases, and flow of the robes or gown.

Eldon D. Andersen

Gresham, Ore.

Editor’s Note

We try to include a mix of projects for every skill level

in each issue. Carving realistic wrinkles and drapery

is a challenge for most carvers. Fred Zavadil has

mastered the technique (see Best of Show, page 20),

and shares his process with readers in this issue.

Carving Fabric Folds

and Wrinkles

Too Many Santas?

Readers respond to Vic Peterson’s

letter published in

WCI

Spring 2009

(Issue 46).

Too many Santas?

I suppose it’s

possible, but it would take a lot

more for me. I love Christmas-

related carvings and beginner-level

projects. I like having Santa articles

all through the year so there is a

possibility of completing them

before Christmas.

Connie Murphy

Canyon, Tex.

I would like to respond to the

question of whether

Woodcarving

Illustrated

has too many Santa

patterns. I am a big fan of Santa

carvings and have numerous books

on the subject. I always look forward

to Santa patterns in your magazine.

I think having a Santa project in

the fall issue would be a great idea.

Please do not do away with this

subject matter.

In fact, I would like

to see even more!

Betty Buehler

Louisville, Ky.

Fox Hunt

Dan Moody of Coshocton, Ohio, and Lance

Brooks of Fairdale, W.Va., are the winners

drawn from the correct entries received for

WCI

Spring 2009 (Issue 46). The fox was on

Page 56, in the roots of the tree.

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 July 1, 2009, to be eligible.

NOTE: With his feet on the “ground,” the

contest fox faces left (other foxes in

WCI

don’t count).

Send your entry to

Woodcarving

Illustrated

, Attn: Find the Fox, 1970 Broad

Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520, or enter

online under the contests link at

www.woodcarvingillustrated.com

.

More Contests, Please!

I would like to see more contests during the year. They don’t

need to have major supporters and big-value prizes. As a self-

taught carver I enjoy entering your contest each year. Maybe

having contests with just ribbons or small trophies as prizes

would encourage more people like myself to enter. And without

the big prizes, the pros may pass them up, allowing us to just

compete, have fun, and earn a chance to see our carving in

your magazine. I have had my carving featured in three of your

magazines as an entry in the Santa Carving Contest. I purchase

extra copies to send to friends and family. As a result, I now have

friends and a relative interested in carving.

Rick Mitchell

Eureka Calif.

Editor’s Note

Our annual contest will be opened up to

more readers by incorporating several

categories such as relief and chip carving in

addition to the traditional Santa category.

Prize packages will be tailored to attract

hobbyist carvers. We encourage readers to

offer suggestions and feedback as we continue

to refine the

WCI

Carving Contest.

Fred Zavadil shares his technique for creating