Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 96 Fall 2021 E-Book

Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated

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

Seitenzahl: 151

Beschreibung

Be inspired by this skill-building issue of Woodcarving Illustrated! From a three-step scarecrow pin to an expressive Jack-o'-lantern, this fall issue is teeming with mysterious and magical projects to complement the crisp welcome of fall. With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, carving patterns, and expert guidance, you'll carve a spooky Santa, classic rosette chip carving, trick-or-treat caricature, tiny gnome home, witch shelf-sitter, and so much more! Also included in this issue are stunning artist features, simple stretches to stay comfortable while you carve, a detailed product review of the MakerX® rotary tool and airbrush, workshop hacks, reader galleries, bonus patterns and projects, and more!

Leseprobe

in this

issue

TECHNIQUES

76

Carving a Viking Drinking Cup

This dragon-shaped drinking vessel

is fit for a fairy tale

By Jon Mac

81

Twig & Leaf Drawer Handle

Add woodland flair to drawers and doors

with this one-of-a-kind embellishment

By Robert Kennedy

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Keeping the Tradition Alive

Māori woodcarver ‘Broxh’ levels up

his craft online

By Hannah Carroll

22

Product Review: MakerX®

Rotary

Tool & Airbrush Combo

Unique power hub gives you the

freedom to craft wood wherever

the open road takes you

By The Staff

of

Woodcarving Illustrated

52

Storytelling With Wood

Nikki Reese carves everything from

fishermen and gnomes to classic video

game tropes—and crafts wild bios

for them all

By Kaylee Schofield

88

Comfortable Carving

Practice these simple stretches to enjoy

carving for long periods of time

By Don Swartz

FEATURES

47

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PATTERNS

37

Gridiron Gus

Rush into fall with this game-winning

football caricature

By Floyd Rhadigan

62

Spooky Santa

This costumed Kris Kringle mixes two

favorite holidays into one fun piece

By Dave Francis

65

Classic Swirl Rosette

Get comfortable carving three-corner

chips with this elegant repeating design

By Marty Leenhouts

PROJECTS

27

Sea Captain

Use the rich tones of cottonwood

bark to highlight this weathered

sailor’s features

By Alec LaCasse

33

Spooky Jack-O’-Lantern

Caricature

This expressive pumpkin is ready

for Fright Night

By Matt Kincade

40

Power-Carved

Barn Owl Chicks

Shape, sand, and texture these

baby birds of prey

By Paul Purnell

45

Simple Scarecrow Pin

Make a fashion statement this fall

with a classic three-step brooch

By Wayne Laramore

47

Wendy the Shelf-Sitter Witch

This charming carve is sure

to light up your favorite ledge,

desk, or book nook

By Richard Embling

54

Tiny Gnome Home

Turn basswood scraps into clever

little cottages

By Nikki Reese

57

Grumpy Lil’ Man

This walnut-sized carve has a

whole lot of attitude

By Karen Scalin

67

Mr. Chanticleer the Rooster

Deck out this folk art fowl with bright

colors and playful patterns

By Larry Green

71

Little Pilgrim

With a splash of paint and just a few

tools, you can add this classic

character to your harvest collection

By Alex Joiner

85

Trick-or-Treater Caricature

Transform a basswood turning into

an adorable work of art

By Lori Dickie

Free Project

Get instructions for simple folk art

accessories to add to your Spooky Santa scene (page 62)!

Free Pattern

Download multiple bonus gnome home

patterns (page 54)!

Bonus Design

Snag an additional jack-o’-lantern pattern

from Matt Kincade (page 33).

Find these free extras at

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Editor’s Note

6

Letters to the Editor

7

Coming Features

10

Artists to Watch

12

Stay Connected

14

News & Notes

15

Tips & Techniques

16

My First Carve

93

Ad Directory

94

Calendar of Events

96

Woodchips

DEPTS.

COVER

Cordless $150 Kit ...

22

Realistic Sea Captain ...

27

Mini Gnome Cottage ...

54

Quick & Cute

Trick-or-Treater ...85

Adorable Barn Owls ...

40

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Everyday Magic

No pumpkin is exactly like another—which is why the annual

tradition of making jack-o’-lanterns in October never quite

gets old. The mess of a pumpkin carving table has a magic

of its own, but perhaps even more special is the part that

comes next—the part where you bring your creation out on

the porch to smile at strangers you may never meet. It is one

of the most hopeful and generous things you can do: sending

your handiwork out into the world for no other reason than

to delight people. Do that, and you’re making what we like to call

“everyday magic.”

This issue will help jump-start that magic-making process. Follow

along with

WCI

newcomer Richard Embling to make a charmingly

toothy shelf-sitter witch, and then carve an extra to stick on a friend’s

mantle (page 47). Enchant your relatives by swapping all your drawer

pulls for handcarved ones inspired by nature, courtesy of Robert

Kennedy (page 81). Or, craft a Scandinavian-style dragon drinking cup

by bushcrafter Jon Mac and wow fellow campers with its functionality

and storybook appeal (page 76).

Sometimes, as fairy tales show us, enchantment grows even more

pronounced in miniature. No one knows this better than Karen Scalin,

another

WCI

newcomer, whose walnut-sized caricature would fit

perfectly behind the salt shaker next time you leave the diner (page 57).

Let CCA member Wayne Laramore show you how to make a classic

scarecrow pin in just three steps, and then make another for your

aunt, or

mail carrier, or CPA (page 45). Next, once you’ve read about

Nikki Reese and her penchant for hiding gnomes in trees as gifts for

passersby (page 52), carve one of her 1½

"-high gnome homes and do

the same in a local park (page 54). With just a knife and a wood scrap,

you can change someone’s whole day—simply by carving up something

surprising and being bold enough to share it.

One of the things we enjoy most about woodcarving is that its

“magic” is built for everyday use. This fall, as you carve up pumpkins

and turkeys to mark the holiday season, let the projects in this issue

join them. The best magic, after all, is magic you share.

Happy carving!

Kaylee Schofield, Editor

[email protected]

editor’s

note

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Protect your respiratory

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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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Christmas Gnome

I thought Betty

Padden’s “Winter

Solstice Tomte” from

the winter issue (#93)

would be a fun little

project, and it was!

Thanks,

WCI,

for

providing so many

interesting carves.

I always look forward

to the next issue.

Roger Beane

Bell Plaine, Iowa

Learning in the Layers

Betty Padden’s “Layered

Relief Ornament” from

issue #93 was my first

real attempt at detailed

carving. Although the

painting was a real

challenge, I’m pleased

with how it turned out.

Rolf Beuttenmuller

Bellport, N.Y.

Off-Duty Santa

Thanks, Russell

Scott and

WCI,

for

the fun “Saucer Sled

Santa” pattern in the

winter issue (#93).

Saskia Vittoz

Rastatt, Germany

Starry Night

I made Betty Padden’s

“Layered Relief Ornament”

as a Christmas present

for my wife. For an

added touch, I painted

the Orion constellation

in the sky.

Michael Schiller

Korb, Germany

Light the Way

I enjoyed Floyd

Rhadigan’s “Lantern

Santa” project from

the winter issue (#93).

I added a pair of

glasses to mine.

Billy Terrell

Fort Worth, Texas

letters

to the editor

Good Memories

The Santa on the cover

of the winter issue (#93)

reminds me of simpler

times. My brothers and

I used the same type

of sleds when we were

younger. I knew I had

to carve him.

Jim Fenton

Summerfield, N.C.

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 email at

[email protected]. Please include

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

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coming

features

Find the

Fox Hunt

winners

on Page 93!

Look for these

projects in an

upcoming issue!

Chip carve

a bunch of

colorful,

decorative

birdhouses.

Carve a folk

art style

Santa and

his flock of

holiday hens.

This snappy

sentinel will

stand guard

over your

Christmas

presents.

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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 e-mail [email protected].

Jan Vreys

Lumber, British Columbia

With a carver and logger for a father,

Jan Vreys naturally grew up with a

deep appreciation for wood. After Jan

inherited some old Henckel chip carving

knives, he took up the woodcarving

mantle, too. He based this regal rodent

on a Charles Van Sandwyk’s book,

Mr.

Rabbit’s Symphony of Nature and Other

Tails

. To find more of Jan’s work, visit

@j.v._woodworking on Instagram.

Anastasia Antropova

Moscow, Russia

Anastasia Antropova has been teaching woodcarving since

age 18. She specializes in tatianka—a style of hyperrealistic

relief carving that originated in Russia. “Tatianka allows you

to work in flat- or high-relief to not only make simple ornate

carvings, but also complex 3D patterns and designs,” she

said. Anastasia is currently working on several woodcarving

teaching guides, which she hopes to offer in both Russian

and English. “I think there is no better material for the

craftsman than wood,” she said. To see more of Anastasia’s

work, visit @naja_vinci on Instagram.

Bob Bruu

McKinney, Texas

Bob Bruu carved his first piece while

attending a woodworking show in the ‘80s.

The rest was history. He right into carving

decoys, and then began to focus his attention

on everyday items. “I aim to bring life and

character to objects that might otherwise be

overlooked,” he said. To execute

Casual Friday

,

Bob used a combination of hand and power

carving tools to create folds and creases in

the shirt for extra dimension and depth. To

see more of Bob’s work, visit bobbruu.com

or @bob_bruu_wood_carver on Instagram.

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Erin Eberle

Selinsgrove, Pa.

Erin Eberle discovered pyrography last fall. She finds the

craft soothing and relaxing, and is still astonished that few

tools are needed to make a work of art. Her latest piece,

Promenade in Spring,

was inspired by a 2015 trip to Paris.

“I have been dreaming about visiting France again and

decided to challenge myself with a burning that could bring

me back to that place and time,” she said. To find more of

Erin’s pyrography work, visit eberleimages.com.

Anne Fergman

Stocksund, Sweden

Anne Fergman discovered her love of spoon carving about three years

ago. After retiring from cabinet making, Anne longed for woodworking

projects she could complete in the comfort of her apartment. Spoon

carving fit the bill. “I love the feeling of a sharp edge making woodchips,”

she said. “Wood is an adaptable material, and it’s satisfying to transform

it into whatever you want.” Making finials is by far her favorite part of the

process. For more of Anne’s work, visit @whittlinglady on Instagram.

Brandon Yantis

Callahan, Fla.

Brandon Yantis discovered woodcarving

last year after carving a cross into a log.

“I picked up that chainsaw, and it was truly

a feeling of love,” he said. Brandon often

incorporates skills from a 20-year-long career

as a welder and a tattoo artist into his carving

projects. To see more of Brandon’s work,

visit facebook.com/brandon.yantis.

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Podcasts to Listen To:

•

Modern Woodworkers Association Podcast -

Conversations Among Woodworkers -

A weekly

podcast where woodworkers such as Danielle

Rose Byrd (from issue #95) and Dan Schwank

(hobbyist woodworker-turned-master toolmaker)

share their knowledge and experience with the

woodworking community.

•

Wood Talk -

Hosts Marc Spagnuolo, Shannon Rogers,

and Matt Cremona playfully explore and discuss the

latest tips and tricks for the modern woodworker.

•

Behind the Makers Podcast -

Hosts Tiff and

Nikole interview all types of makers, including

WCI

contributor Alex Joiner (see more from Alex on

page 71) and woodworker Merissa Piper.

Blogs to Check Out:

•

Wood Bee Carver -

Woodcarver and

WCI

contributor

Don Mertz shares his experiences, techniques, and

carving projects for the woodworking community.

For more information, visit woodbeecarver.com.

•

Carving Explorations -

David Fisher, a carver from

Western Pennsylvania, offers insight for turning

green logs and fallen branches into bowls, spoons,

and embellished containers. To learn more,

visit davidffisher.com.

•

My Chip Carving -

WCI

contributor Marty

Leenhouts posts how-tos and helpful tips on his

mychipcarving.com blog to help those learning the art

of chip carving. Find one of his designs on page 65.

stay

connected

Stay

Connected

Facebook Groups to Join:

•

Whittling and Wood Carving -

The perfect place for

carvers and whittlers to share projects, patterns, tips,

and techniques, and to ask questions and discuss

topics related to the world of woodchips.

•

Wood Carving for Beginners -

A place where beginner

carvers can learn how to power carve, hand carve,

relief carve, figure carve, whittle, and glean advice

and tips from others in the woodcarving community.

•

Woodcarving-Woodcarvers-USA Event Listings -

Where carving fans can find information relating to

upcoming woodcarving events such as roundups,

shows, competitions, club activities, classes,

and seminars.

•

Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine Community -

A place for carving fans to ask questions, share

techniques, and stay connected.

YouTube Channels to Subscribe To:

•

Gene Messer -

Gene Messer, a well-known carver and

lifelong woodworker, regularly posts instructional

videos to teach carving basics to beginners. Visit his

profile at Gene Messer.

•

Carvers Woodshop -

Arleen Zomer uploads

instructional carving videos and live classes

for carvers of all skill levels. Visit her profile

at carverswoodshop.

•

Doug Linker -

Doug Linker posts a variety of videos

on everything from carving tutorials to travel and tool

care. Visit his profile at Doug Linker.

Looking for ways to engage and connect with fellow carvers

outside of your club or workshop? Check out these online

resources to stay up-to-date with the world of woodcarving

and keep in touch with those in the community.

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hose looking to sharpen their traditional

woodworking skills may want to look

north. Situated in Maine, just a few blocks from

the quaint coastal community of Camden, is

the newly completed Maine Coast Workshop.

The woodworking school, run by William

Francis Brown, focuses on period furniture,

ornate woodcarving, chairmaking, and other

traditional crafts taught by renowned instructors,

such as Mary May, Marty Leenhouts, Alexander

Grabovetskiy, and more. The shop boasts an ‘old-

world’ aesthetic with rustic barn doors, lots of

natural light, and a refinished pine floor.

“Our goal is to establish a reputation for

excellence in American craftsmanship while

ensuring a fun, first-class learning experience for

students and teachers alike,” William said.

The intimate workshop features six student

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carving sets, and a large library of woodworking