FEATURES Celebrating 15 Years of Craftsmanship in Wood GM's Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild By John Jacobus Carving out a career in the design world--1950's style Recreating a Masterpiece By Jeff Jones Turn-of-the-century table inspires a life-long love of carving, three generations later The Netsuke Carvings of Cornel Schneider Detailed carvings demonstrate a love of nature Antler Sculpture by Bill Matz Fascinating medium proceduces unique carvings PROJECTS Carved Garden Chair By Jan Oegema Customize this sturdy chair with your own relief carved designs Chip Carved Landscape By Barry McKenzie Free-form chip carving enhances natural wood grain Realistic Rabbit By Leah Wachter Texturing techniques bring this adorable rabbit to life Carving the Ball and Claw By Mike Burton Sequential carving helps you duplicate this traditional furniture element Native American Bust By Mark Gargac Portraying character with distinctive facial features Hand Carved Classics By Kivel Weaver Practice your knife carving with chain links and a ball-in-cage Cottonwood Bark Viking By Rick Jensen Rugged features make this warrior the perfect subject for bark carving Carving Habitat: Twig By Kenny Vermillion Power carve highly detailed branches tailored to showcase Relief Carve a Whimsical House By Jim Cline Power tools speed up the carving process and add unique texture TECHNIQUES The Design Process By Marv Kaisersatt Taking a caricature from concept to completion Setting Up Shop By Chris Pye A carver needs more than sharp tools; the workspace, bench, and lighting are equally important DEPARTMENTS Editor's Letter From Our Mailbag News & Notes Tips & Techniques Reader Gallery New Products Judge's Critique Relief Column Calendar of Events Coming Features Advertising Directory & Classifieds Teacher's Corner

First Cuts A carver’s journey to becoming a member of the Caricature Carvers of America 2007 Woodcarver of the Year To see who was honored for their achievements in the carving community! Pipe Dreams By Chuck Coker Creating beautiful faux ivory carvings from PVC pipe The Wood Sculptures of Darwin Dower Historic rural life captured in amazing detail PROJECTS Ivory Billed Woodpecker By Gordon and Marsha Stiller Laughing Bear By Jim Villars Simple cuts add texture to this happy fellow Country Charm Quilt Squares By Lora S. Irish Classic fruit motifs are easy to carve African Elephant By Desiree Hajny Woodburning makes it easy to reproduce a leathery texture English Renaissance Candlesticks By Frederick Wilbur Repeating design and traditional elements combine for a striking display Carving a Traditional Bowl & Spoon By David Bragg Functional items showcase the beauty of wood Colorful Snake Cane By Ron Darnell Combine realistic and stylized elements for a striking project TECHNIQUES Chip-Carved Letters By Barry McKenzie Simple block style is easy to carve Basic Cuts By Chris Pye Master the five basic cuts to increase your carving efficiency DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Letter News & Notes From Our Mailbag Tips & Techniques Reader Gallery New Products Judge’s Critique Relief Column Calendar of Events Coming Features Advertising Directory & Classifieds Teacher’s Corner

FEATURES Preserving the Past By Bob Duncan The rise, fall, and rebirth of carved carousel horses Sculpting in Wood With Betty Sager Talented artist pays tribute to loved ones First Cuts A carver’s journey to becoming a member of the Caricature Carvers of America PROJECTS Carving Wooden Eggs With Linda Tudor The Grand Old Flag Egg Carving Habitat Mushroom By Kenny Vermillion Add realism to your wildlife carvings or carve this mushroom as a stand alone piece Mississippi Alligator By Gordon and Marsha Stiller Stylized Grizzly Bear By Kelly Winn Simple lines capture the essence of the animal without hours of detailing Personalized Love Spoon By Jim Gledhill Pattern template makes production carving easy Realistic Sanderling Painting Templates By Del Herbert These easy templates create a flawless finish Elf Country Stylized Mask By Mary Cook, Carved by Lou Cacioppo Combine realistic facial features with stylized techniques for a striking display Duck Tonight By Arnold Smith Facial expressions and body language let you tell a story with your carving Portable Carving Station By James M. Haumesser A sturdy, shop-made workbench that folds up when not in use Teapot Clock By Barry McKenzie Charming clock with chip-carved details is perfect for the kitchen TECHNIQUES Tool Control By Chris Pye Proper techniques for safe and efficient use All About Buying Wood By Roger Schroeder A handy reference guide and inside tips from 30 years of buying carving wood DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Letter From Our Mailbag News & Notes Tips & Techniques Reader Gallery New Products Relief Column Calendar of Events Coming Features Advertising Directory & Classifieds Teacher’s Corner

Features 2007 Santa Carving Contest Prize-winning entries and highlights from annual contest Pursuing a Passion By Bob Duncan Innovative 3D patterns enable blind artisan to carve in relief Woodcarving Hollywood-Style By Bob Duncan Local artists teach Sissy Spacek to carve for her latest role First Cuts CCA members Harold Enlow, Randy Landen, Gerald Sears, and Joe You share stories and tips on getting started in carving PROJECTS Simple Starter Santa By Kathleen Schuck Beginner Santa makes an ideal weekend project Easy Evergreen Puzzle By Sandy Smith Carved, interlocking pieces create a folk-style ornament Folk Art Santa By Rick Jensen An antique finish gives Santa the look of a treasured heirloom Easy Weekend Nuthatch Pin By George Calef Basic power carving techniques create a fun and functional pin Olde World Santa Ornament By Mark Gargac Pierced cuts add interest to this traditional Santa carving Holiday Memories Santa By Shawn Cipa Carved Santa proudly displays your Holiday photos Carving a Dogwood Leaf By Kenny Vermillion Power carved leaf adds realism and authenticity to your habitat Decorative Floral Sled By Charley Phillips Colorful poinsettias highlight a relief-carved centerpiece Simple Carved Moldings By Chris Pye Repeating designs are perfect accents for frames and furniture Delicate Pierced Ornaments By Barry McKenzie Chip carve through the wood to produce stunning decorations DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Letter From Our Mailbag News & Notes Tips & Techniques Reader Gallery Judge’s Critique Calendar of Events Coming Features Advertising Directory & Classifieds Teacher’s Corner

Every power tool and technique necessary for capturing the animal kingdom in wood is presented in this thorough and engaging volume. Frank C. Russell provides concise instructions and never-before-demonstrated techniques and carving sequences for transforming a block of wood into a lifelike animal. With 192 full-color photographs, every step is illustrated. Following the philosophy that you can carve only what you know, photographs of living animals accompany each carving sequence. Twelve project plans are provided as well. Plans for a bear, bobcat, bison, elephant, fox, giraffe, horse, rabbit, squirrel, tiger, whitetail deer, and wolf provide the carver with ample opportunity to apply newly discovered techniques. Color reference photographs accompany the projects. This book will bring enjoyment and challenges to all carvers, novice and professional alike. It will also guide carvers easily and concisely to finished works of art that they may be proud of.