· Carve a Halloween-themed chess set complete with a cast of creepy caricature carvings · Simple caricature carving techniques and step-by-step instructions for each piece are perfect for beginner to intermediate wood carvers · Features 6 full-size caricature patterns, including werewolf knights, mummy pawns, coffin rooks, and many more for one epic game · A police officer by day and a wood carver by night, author and instructor Dwayne Gosnell is an award-winning carver, president of the Catawba Valley Wood Carvers, and a member of the Caricature Carvers of America

Fall into a pile of inspiration with the 2020 fall issue of Woodcarving Illustrated! Featuring more than a dozen projects that both beginner and advanced carvers will enjoy, create a flat-plane bison, power carved lion bust, stylized sugar spoon, chip carved phone holder, light-up ghost, and so much more! With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and helpful tips, also included in this exciting issue is an “5 Under 35” rising artists feature, advice on paintbrush care, tips on teaching, technique lessons, bonus projects and videos, and so much more!

Carve a unique holiday-themed chess set in a game of wits where Santa and Mrs. Claus are King and Queen · Simple caricature carving techniques perfect for beginning to intermediate wood carvers · Provides step-by-step instructions for each piece · Includes 6 full-size caricature patterns, from reindeer knights and elf pawns to North Pole rooks and snowman bishops · A police officer by day and a wood carver by night, author and instructor Dwayne Gosnell is an award-winning carver and president of the Catawba Valley Wood Carvers

FEATURES Chris Pye Named WCI Woodcarver of the Year By Bob Duncan British master carver honored for his contributions to art Teaching Kids to Carve By Kathleen Ryan Jim Calder's sweet potato faces make carving easy First Cuts Artists chronicle their journeys from beginner to accomplished carver PROJECTS Creating a Deep-relief Mantel By Jerry Mifflin Power carve individual panels for a full-size mantel Carving a Hillbilly Chess Set By Mitchell Cartledge Stage your own backwoods battle with patterns for a complete chess set Carving in Low Relief By Chris Pye Learn to create the illusion of a 3-D carving in thin wood Quilt Patterns Inspire Chip-carved Coasters By Barry McKenzie Classic geometric designs embellish this useful caddy Quick-carve Halloween Cat By Cyndi Joslyn Colorful pumpkins and whimsical cat make a great beginner’s project TECHNIQUES Carving a New Life for Old Furniture By Dennis Zongker Traditional relief carving adds value to flea market finds Align the Grain for Impressive Carvings By Everett Ellenwood Grain direction strengthens and accents a carving Just Carve Triangles By Jim Calder Jim Calder's simple method makes it easy to share the basics of carving Carving a House Sign By Francis S. Lestingi Learn letter-carving and gilding techniques with a traditional residential plaque Showcasing Your Work By Mary-Ann Jack-Bleach Simple methods to create a professional portfolio DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Letter From Our Mailbag Tips & Techniques Reader Gallery New Products Relief Column Book Review Calendar of Events Coming Features Advertising Directory & Classifieds Teacher’s Corner Woodchips