Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 46 Spring 2009

FEATURESOvercoming AdversityBy Dr. Lawrence VarnerDecoy carver Karl Schmidt is a lesson in perseveranceAn Introduction to Carving with PowerAn Introduction to Carving with PowerBy Chuck Solomon and Dave HamiltonReleasing a Wood Spiritby Mark GargacFirst CutsFirst CutsGary Falin and Doug Raine provide valuable tips for carvers and share their first carvings. Hate to Sharpen? Disposable Blade Carving Tools may be the AnswerBy Bob DuncanInexpensive tools are great for detail work and small carvingsProjectsCarving a TrollBy Marna HolleyDisposable blades and doll hair make this project ideal for beginnersPainted TurtleBy Gordon and Marsha StillerColorful reptile project provides an opportunity to experiment with contrasting texturesBuild Your Own Carving StandBy Jim FarleyMake your own custom version of a $500 stand for only $50Carving a Musical FrogBy Everett EllenwoodQuick and easy project is a fun musical instrumentReleasing a Wood SpiritBy Mark GargacUncover the character hiding in found woodCarving Custom Light-switch CoversBy Ben MayfieldAdd character to your home with relief- and chip-carved accentsPeek-A-Boo JayBy Doug BrooksDelightful critter splitter carving is sure to get a second lookCarving a Pierced ReliefBy Chris PyeOpen Spaces add movement and drama to a relief carvingCreating Handcarved MagnetsBy Fred WilburFunctional floral decorations are a lesson in traditional carving techniquesTECHNIQUESAnatomy of WoodBy Everett EllenwoodImprove your carving efficiency with an understanding of wood grainAdding Subtle ColorBy Lora S. IrishRoughing and dry-brushing techniques add life to your carving without overpowering the woodAll About PunchesBy Roger SchroederAdd texture and designs to your carving with these simple toolsDEPARTMENTSEditor's ColumnFrom Our MailbagNews and NotesTips and TechniquesReader GalleryProduct ReviewRelief ColumnCalendar of EventsComing FeaturesAd Directory & ClassifiedsWoodchips