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- Herausgeber: Fox Chapel Publishing
- Kategorie: Lebensstil
- Serie: Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine
- Sprache: Englisch
- Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2021
The world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers is packed with patterns, techniques, tips, and step-by-step projects for all skill levels. In this issue we feature a fine selection of relief carving projects, from Bob Stadtlander's tranquil standing blue heron to Carolea Hower's two-sided Thanksgiving/Christmas ornament. Dylan Goodson reveals his tricks for creating the illusion of distance in relief landscapes, while Betty Padden explains her simple techniques for high-relief carving. Other popular carving methods are well represented too, from carving-in-the-round to caricature and chip carving. Leah Goddard shows how to create a magnificent bighorn ram bust using only five tools. Mike Pounders's trick-or-treat witch makes an amusing addition to your Halloween decorations, while Marty Leenhouts's welcoming house sign, carved from high density urethane, will stand up under the toughest weather conditions.
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Editor’s Note
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Letters
8
Reader Gallery
10
Tips and Techniques
12
Book Shelf
92
Calendar of Events
94
Coming Features
95
Ad Directory &
Classified Ads
96
Woodchips
DEPTS.
COVER
TECHNIQUES
32
Make a House Sign
By
Marty Leenhouts
Versatile design is easy to
carve and suits any home
36
Pattern Making with
Clay Models
By
Jim Hiser
If you don’t draw as well as you’d like,
make your pattern from clay
65
Creating a Carving from
a Kid’s Sketch
By
Jill and Mary Motovidlak
Transform your child’s art into a carving
16
Woodcarver of the Year
By
Kathleen Ryan
Meet Janet Cordell, the 2017 honoree
26
Distinctively Different Decoys
By
Kathleen Ryan
Chris Boone uses natural bark, knots,
and lichen to accent his carvings
68
Blades and Banjos
By
Kathleen Ryan
Carver strikes a chord with gourd banjos
FEATURES
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ISSUE 80
20
in this
issue
Realistic Carving With
Only 5 Tools ...
76
Relief Carving Blue
Heron at Sunrise...
84
Easy Walking Sticks from
Found Wood ...
28
Carving Landscapes ...
42
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WOODCARVINGILLUSTRATED.COM
PROJECTS
•
Found Wood Chart
Download a reference chart
that will help you choose great
wood for walking sticks (pg. 28).
•
Artist Gallery
See more photos of Chris
Boone’s natural decoys (pg. 26).
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Woodcarving
Illustrated
on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter,
twitter.com/woodcarving
20
High-Relief Carving Made Easy
By
Betty Padden
Simple technique gives expert results
42
Carving a Relief Landscape
By
Dylan Goodson
Create miles of depth in a 2"-thick blank
48
Halloween Puzzle Playset
By
Carolea Hower
Freestanding figures fit into
haunted house box for storage
60
Trick or Treat Witch
By
Mike Pounders
Focus on the expression while
making this amusing witch
70
Tiny T. rex
By
Brian Altison
King of Lizards will be a hit
with dino lovers of all ages
76
Bighorn Ram
By
Leah Goddard
Create this realistic animal
bust with just five tools
84
Standing Blue Heron
By
Robert Stadtlander
Carve and paint a tranquil relief scene
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Free Patterns & More
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quarterly newsletter, to
receive patterns, news, and
more in your e-mail inbox!
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PATTERNS
28
Carving a Red-Tailed Hawk
Walking Stick
By
David Stehly
Simple pattern creates
a stunning walking stick
30
Burning a Fall Scene on Leather
By
Danette Smith
Use colored pencils to bring
this autumn scene to life
53
Carving a Boy Scout
By Chris Hammack
This iconic figure is easy to customize
56
Custom Paint Rack
By
Steve Russell
Size this basic design
to fit your workspace
58
Dual Ornament
By
Carolea Hower
Display this quick-carve
ornament from
autumn to
Christmas
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Identification Statement:
Woodcarving Illustrated
vol. 21, no. 3
(Fall 2017) (ISSN#1096-2816) is published quarterly by
Fox Chapel Publishing Co. Inc., 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.
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your number one priority.
Protect your respiratory system, hearing, vision, and the rest of your body
with the proper safety equipment and prudent precautions.
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Be aware most accidents occur when you are tired or distracted.
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That’s a Relief!
There are all kinds of relief—high, low, and in between.
Pretty much any sculpture with a flat back and shaped
front made from the same piece of material is a relief. A
number of people have asked for relief carvings recently,
so we have included several in this issue. D Arlene
Berensman of Abington, Pa., requested one featuring
wildlife, so I hope she likes our blue heron cover project
by Bob Stadtlander (page 84). Dylan Goodson’s landscape captures
miles of depth in just 2" of wood (page 42), while Betty Padden used
a layered technique to mimic high-relief carving in her lovely still
life (page 20). Carolea Hower was inspired by our past two-sided
ornament patterns to create one of her own, and then provided
samples in low, middle, and high relief. You’ll find her cornucopia/
Santa dual carving on page 58.
Speaking of requests, last year Janet F. Robinson wrote to ask if
we had any patterns for dinosaurs, her grandson having developed a
passion for them. They are almost as rare in carving circles as they
are in zoos, but eventually I found Brian Altison’s T. rex (page 70).
Given their extinct status, it’s hard to say if our version is realistic,
but you’re welcome to tweak the shape and colors to suit your vision
of the ancient predator.
Last fall we hosted mini classes at our booth at the Artistry
in Wood show in Wilmington, Ohio. We were a little surprised
by the popularity of Jim Hiser’s demonstration of his clay model
technique, so we asked him to write an article about it. Jim provides
his techniques on page 36.
We’ve gotten a great response to our inquiry about the Sea
Captain in the last issue. We asked if you’d be interested in a
booklet with more detailed instructions, and the overwhelming
answer appears to be yes! We’re working on it and will let you know
when it’s available.
In the meantime, I have a similar question regarding Betty
Padden’s technique for creating relief and in-the-round carvings
using layers. You saw it with her ark project last year, she uses it
to create the high-relief basket project on page 20, and we’ll have
an ornament project in the Winter issue. Would you be interested
in a book of layered projects? Please let us know: editors@
woodcarvingillustrated.com or 1-800-457-9112.
There’s plenty more in the issue. Chime in on Facebook
(www.facebook.com/WCImag) to let us know which project is your
favorite ... and to make your requests.
Happy Carving!
Mindy Kinsey
Note to Professional Copy Services — The publisher grants you
permission to make up to ten copies for any purchaser of this
magazine who states the copies are for personal use.
editor’s
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Peek-a-Boo Fish
When I finished carving the “Peek-a-Boo Jay”
featured in
Woodcarving Illustrated
Spring 2009
(Issue 46), I decided that I liked how it turned
out too much to cut it in half. Instead, I thought
of an alternative. I modified the idea of the blue
jay peeking out from either side of a window to
instead be a fisherman and a school of angelfish;
one fish has spotted the fisherman and got stuck
in its attempt to escape the tank.
Al Leitgeb
Toccoa, Ga.
Coloring Cardinals
I copied this image of a pair of
cardinals from
Audubon’s Birds of
America Coloring Book
by John James
Audubon to use as a pyrography
pattern. After I transferred the image
to the wood, I lightly burned and
then colored it. I finished the piece
with a coat of Krylon® Workable
Fixatif to seal the image.
Andy DiPace
Lancaster, Pa.
When I read the article “Carving a North Woods Animal Puzzle” by Nancy
Borson in
Woodcarving Illustrated
Spring 2016 (Issue 74), I knew that I would
carve one for my grandchildren. Because I have three grandchildren, I used
Nancy’s puzzle as a model to create two more versions of her puzzle: a jungle
animals puzzle and a sports puzzle. It is a thrill to see my grandchildren
playing with their puzzles, especially because Grandpa made them.
Kevin Reid
Pickering, Ont.
letters
to the editor
We’d love to hear from you! Send your thoughts and comments
about our magazine and woodcarving in general to: Letters,
Woodcarving Illustrated, 1970 Broad St., East Petersburg, PA 17520,
or e-mail [email protected].
FOX HUNT
Tommy Anderson of Quitman, La., and Ken
Smorang of Abbotsford, BC, Canada, are the
winners drawn from the correct entries received
for
WCI
Summer 2017 (Issue 79). The fox was
cruising the Florida coast on page 59.
Find the fox in this issue, and contact us with
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 August
5, 2017, 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.
Animal Puzzles
Look for Kevin’s
sports-themed
relief puzzle in an
upcoming issue.
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Ivan Govaerts
Belgium
Ivan made this love
spoon as a wedding
present for his friends
to symbolize their
combined Chinese
and Belgian heritage.
Ivan also carved his
own chopsticks. When
he eats out he likes
to carry the sticks in a
wooden box. See more
of Ivan’s work at www.
woodcreator.be.
2
Jeff Morgan
Lawtey, Fla.
Jeff is a self-taught
carver of 20 years. He
enjoys carving realistic
Old West busts and
Ozark-style caricatures.
Jeff carved
Two Bears
,
7"
by 10" by 14" (17.8cm by
25.4cm by 35.6cm), from
a red cedar log using
a mallet and chisels,
plus palm gouges and a
woodburner. He finished
it with teak oil. Contact
Jeff at carving_cajun@
yahoo.com.
3
Jason Townsend
March, Cambridgeshire,
England
Jason carved this
colossal squid hair fork
from
lacewood. It is
"
by 2
" by 5" (6mm by
7cm by 12.7cm). Contact
Jason at [email protected].
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gallery
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resolution digital images) and 100 words describing your
project to: Reader Gallery,
Woodcarving Illustrated
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woodcarvingillustrated.com.
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Sanding Bow Upgrade
Use hook-and-loop fasteners to attach
Abranet sanding cloth to a shop-made
sanding bow, such as the one featured in
Woodcarving Illustrated
Holiday 2008
(Issue 45). The Abranet clings to the self-
adhesive hook strip well, and it is much
easier and quicker to change sanding grits.
Additionally, Abranet lasts longer than
ordinary sandpaper, and you can cut the
sanding cloth to any dimension. Pull it
tight, press it down, and you’re set.
Ike Wallace
Via e-mail
After trying many styles of thumb guards,
I designed one that works so well, I forget
I’m wearing it.
This thumb guard is made from soft deer hide stitched
together with stretchy cord. Soft cow hide is a better choice if
you can get it. The attached template can be adjusted to the size of your thumb.
Just trace your thumb on a piece of cardboard and then add the thread holes on the side,
leaving enough space on the outside perimeter for threading and stability. Burn the ends
of each cord to prevent fraying.
Floyd Lombardi
Rochester, N.Y.
Keeping Wood Fresh
I store my birch spoon
blanks in a bucket filled
with vinegar and water
to keep them wet and
mold-free. My “pickling
fluid” is two gallons of
water mixed with a cup
or two of vinegar.
To use, place 20
spoon blanks in a four-
gallon bucket. Add two
gallons of fluid.
After
soaking for months, the wood carves just like it does
when it is fresh from the log. I suspect what happens is
that the sap remains in the wood when it is prevented
from drying and the vinegar prevents mold from forming.
Rick Wiebe
Via e-mail
Submit and win!
Send your favorite tip
to
Woodcarving Illustrated
, 1970 Broad
St., East Petersburg, Pa., 17520, or e-mail
The Top Tip in each issue wins a $25 Fox
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From Other Publishers
Chip Carving Essentials
A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful Chip Carving
By Marty Leenhouts
This comprehensive guide will teach you the art of chip carving. Detailed
instructions and step-by-step photos will help you master the basic cuts
and put them together to create intricate and beautiful designs. Includes
useful information on choosing tools, preparing wood, transferring
patterns, sharpening knives, and finishing projects. Sample patterns
for practicing the techniques are included; patterns for the projects are
available from the author’s website. Available from www.mychipcarving.
com or 1-866-444-6996. $17.95.
Quick & Cute Carving Projects
Patterns for 46 Projects
to Carve in One Day
By Lori Dickie
Even complete beginners can carve delightful
wooden characters with this book. Caricature
carver Lori Dickie shows you how to get great
results fast with just a blank basswood egg
and her friendly step-by-step instructions.
The premade blanks allow new carvers to
achieve instant success, and make your
first project fast and fun. Lori provides
two detailed projects and 44 ready-to-
use patterns for cute critters, along with
holiday-themed patterns for Halloween,
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more. $15.99.
Hand Carving Your Own
Walking Stick
By David Stehly
Learn to carve wildlife-themed walking
sticks with this informative and easy-
to-follow guide. An award-winning
woodcarver, the late David Stehly walks
you through the entire process of making
artisan-quality sticks, staffs, and canes
that are both functional and beautiful.
Three detailed projects and 12 ready-to-
use patterns make it easy to get started.
The book also includes useful information
on harvesting and curing wood, and
