Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 95 Summer 2021 E-Book

Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated

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

Seitenzahl: 144

Beschreibung

Sometimes less is more and in this summer issue of Woodcarving Illustrated, you'll be blown away by all the small but mighty projects! Ranging in size from a whittled aquarium that can fit inside a matchbox to a summery Circle of Chips wall hanging, the projects featured in this stunning issue are unlike anything you've seen before. With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, patterns, and expert guidance, you'll carve a petite unicorn, a chip carved jewelry box, stylized sharks, a realistic tropical fish, a scallop shell relief carving, and so much more! Also included in this issue are impressive artist features – from a woodcarving nun to a graphite carver – workshop tips, reader galleries (plus a new challenge!), bonus patterns and projects, and more!

Leseprobe

SUMMER 2021

ISSUE 95

Small

But

Mighty

PROJECTS

Amazing

Pencil

Sculptures!

DISPLAY UNTIL AUGUST 9, 2021

SUMMER 2021

ISSUE 95

Friendly Mouse

Little Whittled

Unicorn

Surfer Dude

Caricature

Amazing

Pencil

Sculptures!

PLUS

Best Dust Collection Options for Your Shop

Small

Small

But

But

Mighty

Mighty

PROJECTS

PROJECTS

in this

issue

TECHNIQUES

41

Blast Off!

This three-part carve will make you

want to suit up for space travel

By Rick Stoddard

61

Realistic Tropical Fish

Power carve a butterfly fish as

vibrant as its namesake

By James Spencer

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Creature of Habit

For this nun, woodcarving and

religious vocation go hand in hand

By Hannah Carroll

22

Dust Collection Roundup

Consider these options for

keeping your woodshop—

and lungs—free of dust

By Jon Deck

50

Pencil Me In

Gifted graphite carver makes

minuscule sculptures using an

X-Acto blade and a microscope

By Kaylee Schofield

FEATURES

73

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PROJECTS

29

Friendly Field Mouse

Don’t let its size fool you! This

little rodent packs a punch

By Betty Padden

36

Circle of Chips

Alternate two striking chip

types in this summery, modern

wall hanging

By Bernat Mercader

46

Matchbox Aquarium

Carve a little fish habitat using

minimal materials and tools

By Steve Tomashek

52

Whittled Unicorn

Complete this petite project

in just seven steps

By Lieve Roelants

55

Simple Scallop Shell

Practice undercutting and line work

on this elegant relief

By Lucy Fox

59

Chip Carved Earrings

A soothing aloe leaf pattern

gives these statement pieces

a natural touch

By Amy Costello

66

Three-Point Ribbon

Create a classic wooden whimsy

with just a Dremel and a knife

By Garth Burgon

69

Classic Bread Bowl

Detail this stylish vessel with

milk paint and sand the facets

for a rustic finish

By Luke Voytas

73

Fearless Freddie

A hungry shark is no match for

this beach-bound frog

By Bob Hershey

80

Chip Carved Jewelry Box

Adorn a standard container

with this dynamic sunburst

By Tatiana Baldina

85

Volute Ladle

Add sophistication to your table

with a spoon fit for the symphony

By Mark Ivan Fortune

90

Stylized Sharks

Whittle two classic ocean

predators in one sitting

By Tom Hindes

Bonus Designs

Visit our website to get additional patterns for

Betty Padden’s friendly mouse (page 29).

Free Pattern

Download a geometric spoon design from Dave

Western’s new book (page 10).

Free Project

Visit our website for a bonus, step-by-step

tutorial on carving a swashbuckling caricature by Jim Feather.

Find these free extras at

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Editor’s Note

6

Letters to the Editor

8

Bookshelf

10

Artists to Watch

12

Coming Features

14

Stay Connected

16

My First Carve

93

Calendar of Events

93

Ad Directory

96

Woodchips

DEPTS.

COVER

Dust Collection Options ...

22

Friendly Mouse ...

29

Little Whittled Unicorn ...

52

Surfer Dude Caricature ...73

Amazing Pencil Sculptures

...

50

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Small But Mighty

Lately, on long drives, I’ve been playing episodes of

Emmet

Audio

, a podcast by Massachusetts spoon carver and

Christmas tree farmer Emmet Van Driesche (you may

remember his “Pocket Spoon” project from issue #91). They’re

short and sweet, like a bite from an apple, and usually take

place while he is walking through the woods. In a recent

episode, Emmet talks about the power of “choosing one thing,”

of finding your carving niche and sticking with it until you

excel. No matter how small the niche, he suggests, it becomes

mighty when you make it yours.

No one knows this better than our featured artists in this issue.

Take Salavat Fidai, who carves pencil graphite into sculptures as small

as 1/64" (.

4mm) across (page 50); or Sister Mary Magdalene, currently the

only nun in her monastery to pursue her vocation through woodcarving

(page 18); or Danielle Rose Byrd, who churns out quirky, many-footed

bowl designs in her Maine island workshop (page 96). Each one has

carved out a little corner of the world that’s theirs and is rising through

the ranks with distinction as a result. Small can be mighty, after all.

We’ve gathered a few tiny-but-powerful projects for you to tackle,

too: an enchantingly easy unicorn you can carve in seven steps (page

52), two stylized sharks achievable with just a pocketknife (page 90),

and a whittled aquarium that fits—we kid you not—inside a standard

matchbox (page 46). If bigger carvings of small subjects are more

your style, master Betty Padden’s top-notch painting techniques

as you befriend the adorable field mouse from our cover (page 29).

Or, learn CCA member Bob Hershey’s secrets in a hilarious carve

featuring Fearless Freddie, a little frog with a lot of attitude (page 73).

For something completely different, channel those summer vibes in

an elegant wall hanging by Bernat Mercader, featuring just two little

repeating chips (page 36). Each project is a chance to “choose one thing”

and hone it, again and again, until you excel.

Lastly, we want you to design a small-but-mighty project of your own

in our brand-new Santa Convention Challenge. This time, every Santa

from around the world is gearing up for a massive Santa convention—but

they’ve all been cooped up inside for so long that they’ve forgotten how

to dress. E-mail us photos of your most mismatched Santa, who must

stand no more than 4" (10.2cm) high, by August 15 for a chance to be

featured in our winter issue.

As you page through this volume in search of that “one thing” to

make first, we hope it brings you a little closer to finding your niche, that

perfect melding of your specific skills with a focus that lights them up.

We can think of nothing mightier than that.

Happy carving!

Kaylee Schofield, Editor

[email protected]

editor’s

note

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Read manuals supplied with your tools.

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

And when in doubt,

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Graphite creations

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Salavat Fidai

depict everything

from landmark

towers to towering

achievements

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letters

to the editor

Whittled Wonder

Bob Kozakiewicz’s “Pinecone

Ornament” from the winter issue

(#93) helped me stay busy during the

lockdown. And now I have a wonderful

addition to my Christmas decorations!

Susan Archer

Warwickshire, England

Adorned with Love

I really enjoy Bob Kozakiewicz’s tutorials.

He is a great carver—easy to follow and

always shares a helpful tip or two. His

“Pinecone Ornament” from issue #93

was a fun carve.

Albert Santucci

Rockaway Township, N.J.

One of Us

I was really drawn to Peter Jofs’ “Winter

Hiker” caricature from issue (#93) because

I work outside and know what it’s like to

bundle up for the day. So, I painted him to

look like me and my coworkers. I liked him

so much, I ended up securing him to the

dash of my truck so he can accompany me

on my travels during work.

Thom Bate

Ontario, Canada

Cold-Weather Carving

I knew I had to try Bob

Kozakiewicz’s “Pinecone

Ornament” from the

winter issue (#93). Just as I

suspected, it looked great

on our Christmas tree.

Ken Weaver

Hooversville, Penn.

Just Chilling

Peter Jofs’ “Winter Hiker” from the

winter issue (#93) was a fun project. I

chose different paint colors and finished

him with a drybrush technique I’ve been

experimenting with.

Jim Fenton

Summerfield, N.C.

So Many Hikers, So Little Time

When I saw Peter Jofs’ “Winter Hiker” from issue #93, I

knew I had to carve him. I ended up carving quite a few.

I gave some to my daughter in Kentucky, put a few on

display throughout the house, and stored the rest.

Mike Williams

Marion, Ohio

Note from the Editor:

We love hearing about the carvings that

readers like you are creating! If you tried your hand at one of our

projects, or put your own spin on an existing design, send us an

e-mail at [email protected]. Please include

high-res photos and a brief description of the piece.

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The Handcarved Bowl

By Danielle Rose Byrd

© Blue Hills Press

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ISBN: 978-1-951217-27-3

Danielle’s thoughtful guide covers every step of

the carving journey, from harvesting and working

with green wood to tool selection and safety.

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Handcarved Bowl

is great for seasoned woodworkers

and beginners alike, starting with basic insight on

how tools interact with wood grain and progressing

to an in-depth exploration of drying, decorating,

and applying finishes. Danielle’s passion and

unique approach to the craft are apparent on

every page, and she eagerly puts the power in the

reader’s hands. You’ll find chapters that detail the

general information pertinent to bowl carving,

followed by projects that gradually build your skills.

Danielle uses every inch of real estate to give you

the confidence and knowledge needed to succeed,

embrace your failures, and enjoy the process of

creating beautiful bowls.

Great Book of Spoon Carving Patterns

By Dave Western

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ISBN: 978-1-4971-0151-7

Readers will find Dave Western’s passion for lovespoons

contagious as they dive into this captivating read. The

book explores the exciting tradition of romantic spoon

carving and the purposes for which these decorative

spoons were created. It even starts with a step-by-

step tutorial on general spoon carving, so newcomers

can feel comfortable before diving into the patterns.

Great Book of Spoon Carving Patterns

also sheds light

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more! With over 60 unique patterns—including novelty,

courting, and wedding spoon designs—this book is one

that every carver will want for their library.

Download one of Dave’s patterns

for free from our website.

See our interview with

Danielle on page 96.

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Larry Wolterstorff

Prescott, Ariz.

Larry Wolterstoff

has created more than 350

custom canes for friends and clients over the

last 20 years. He turns them on a lathe and

then uses a carving knife to add intricate

details and designs, such as lizards, leaves,

birds, beetles, and dragonflies. “My canes are

conversation starters,” he said. “I enjoy giving

them personality.” To see more of Larry’s work,

e-mail him at [email protected].

Richard Kennedy

Kilberry, Scotland

After learning the basics of the lathe, Richard Kennedy

envisioned placing a tree in the side of a bowl. He

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s been

exploring that notion ever since. “I love that I am creating

pieces that push ideas about wood as an artistic medium

forward,” he said. To make the bowl, Richard turns the

initial shape on the lathe, allowing the wall thickness to

widen as the bowl reaches the foot. This creates a thicker

tree trunk section and naturally thin branches. He roughs

out the basic shape with a mix of power carving and hand

tools, and then uses a woodburner to add shading and

depth. To see more of Richard’s work, visit

@richardkennedywoodart on Instagram.

Bård Bjorndalseter

Oppdal, Norway

Bård Bjorndalseter began woodcarving

as a toddler, and learned woodturning

a few years later. Bård is an eighth

generation carver and has spent his

life traveling Europe and Asia to better

understand the craft. “I love everything

about woodcarving,” he said. “I realized

at a young age that even if I had two

additional lifetimes, I would not be

able to learn it all.” After his father

and uncle retired, Bård became the

longest occupational woodcarver in his

country. To see more of Bård’s work, visit

@bard_bjorndalseter on Instagram.

artists

to watch

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artists

to watch

Alireza Emami

Karaj, Iran

Alireza Emami’s woodcarving journey began when he decided to

carve a bunny for his girlfriend. “As soon as the shape appeared,

something special happened,” he said. “I felt a connection with

the wood—its hardness and texture. I completely immersed

myself in the process.” Once his first project was finished, Alireza

started on the next carve and never looked back. To see more of

Alireza’s work, visit @choubine_choubi on Instagram.

Angel Triano

Madrid, Spain

Angel Triano began carving as a way to keep

busy and alleviate stress after losing his job in

2013. Handy by nature, Angel grew up in his

grandfather’s workshop and believes fate led

him to the craft. He finds chip carving to be

particularly peaceful and uses his background in

technical drawing to create dizzying geometric

shapes and patterns. “Seeing how an image is

slowly born from nothing is comforting,” he said.

To see more of Angel’s work, visit @maderaytalla

on Instagram.

coming

features

This walnut-sized caricature is full

of gargantuan grumpiness.

This dragon-

shaped

drinking

vessel is fit for

a fairytale.

Look for the

Fox Hunt

winners

on Page 92!

Look for these projects

in our fall issue!

Whittle a

wacky witch

that will

haunt your

bookshelf.

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Podcasts to Listen To:

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