Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 39 Summer 2007

FEATURESPreserving the PastBy Bob DuncanThe rise, fall, and rebirth of carved carousel horsesSculpting in WoodWith Betty SagerTalented artist pays tribute to loved onesFirst CutsA carver's journey to becoming a member of the Caricature Carvers of AmericaPROJECTSCarving Wooden EggsWith Linda TudorThe Grand Old Flag EggCarving Habitat MushroomBy Kenny VermillionAdd realism to your wildlife carvings or carve this mushroom as a stand alone pieceMississippi AlligatorBy Gordon and Marsha StillerStylized Grizzly BearBy Kelly WinnSimple lines capture the essence of the animal without hours of detailingPersonalized Love SpoonBy Jim GledhillPattern template makes production carving easyRealistic Sanderling Painting TemplatesBy Del HerbertThese easy templates create a flawless finishElf Country Stylized MaskBy Mary Cook, Carved by Lou CacioppoCombine realistic facial features with stylized techniques for a striking displayDuck TonightBy Arnold SmithFacial expressions and body language let you tell a story with your carvingPortable Carving StationBy James M. HaumesserA sturdy, shop-made workbench that folds up when not in useTeapot ClockBy Barry McKenzieCharming clock with chip-carved details is perfect for the kitchenTECHNIQUESTool ControlBy Chris PyeProper techniques for safe and efficient useAll About Buying WoodBy Roger SchroederA handy reference guide and inside tips from 30 years of buying carving woodDEPARTMENTSEditor's LetterFrom Our MailbagNews & NotesTips & TechniquesReader GalleryNew ProductsRelief ColumnCalendar of EventsComing FeaturesAdvertising Directory & ClassifiedsTeacher's Corner