The Fall 2018 issue of the world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers is packed with patterns, techniques, tips and projects for all skill levels. Get carving now with these 18 fun and easy weekend projects from some of the very best carvers in the world! Fred and Elaine Stenman present a rustic fall landscape in low relief, and Deborah Pompano proves that autumn is the perfect season to burn with a vivid cardinal pyro project. Light up your house this Halloween with a friendly painted pumpkin spook from Betty Padden, while Janet Bolyard’s fun and functional Frankenstein relief carving will have trick-or-treaters in stitches. Learn carving techniques from the experts, as Lora S. Irish shows how to create an interesting stone effect, and Marty Leenhouts demonstrates his versatile chip-carved borders to embellish a variety of projects. Bob Duncan test drives the hardiest wood-removing tools on the market, and offers a handy review of power carving basics.

The Winter 2018 issue of the world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers is packed with patterns, techniques, tips and projects for all skill levels. This holiday-themed issue dishes up a whole sleighful of Santas to keep you busy making gifts, decorations, and ornaments during the months leading up to Christmas. Beginners will enjoy making Roger Beane’s ingeniously simple Pear-Shaped Santa, and classicists will love Dwayne Gosnell’s Jolly Old Soul, while those looking for something different will appreciate Dave Francis’s Peppermint-Stick St. Nick. We devote eight pages of detailed instructions (along with 34 photographs) to help you bring Wayne Shinlever’s Dancing Santa to life. There are ornaments in abundance, along with other memorable pieces like Peter Zanauskas’s delightful Ball-in-Cage Snowman and Chuck MacKnee’s striking Circle of Love Nativity. Topping it all off is an amazing photographic tour of Betty Padden’s Carved Christmas Spectacular, an entire elfin village doing double duty as a tree stand.

Carve autumn-inspired earrings, a structural mobius strip, a loyal Golden Retriever walking stick topper, Halloween ornaments and caricatures, and more! This 88th issue of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine includes 9 unique projects, plus 12 additional Halloween-themed projects, all with ready-to-use patterns and step-by-step instructions that are perfect for all skill levels! From whittling a simple witch pin for beginners to a detailed Dracula, mummy, and a beaver named Bartholomew, there’s something for every carver to learn, practice, and enjoy. Also featured is an incredible mission to recover centuries-old sunken wood that’s been repurposed into works of art – see the designs and how the historical wood responded! Read about the best new Dockyard miniature carving tools, gain access to special offers and online extras – like bonus patterns and action videos – practice hand exercises to increase your strength, and so much more!

The Spring 2018 issue of the world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers is packed with patterns, techniques, tips, and projects for all skill levels. Bob Hershey shares his step-by-step instructions for creating realistic fur texture on a caricature bunny, while Dylan Goodson shows you how to carve an amazingly lifelike rendition of the human hand. Russell Scott’s charming “Holding Tightly” project makes an easy-carve gift for your Valentine sweetheart. Kathleen Ryan describes the fascinating 700-year history of hand carved cookie molds, setting the stage for Keoma McCaffrey’s delicious cookie mold carving project. With its simple body shape and feather structure, Randy Conner’s Carolina wren makes a perfect first power carving subject. And if you are just starting out in woodcarving, don’t miss Bob Duncan’s snap guide to all the tools you need to get started.

It's our 100th issue of Woodcarving Illustrated! Featuring 100 of the best carving tips from over the 25 years of Woodcarving Illustrated, a commemorative 100th issue “quilt” carved from wooden blocks submitted by readers and contributors, a detailed article featuring today’s most prominent carving organizations, and so much more, this issue is a true celebration of the carving community. More than a dozen carving patterns and projects are included that cover a range of techniques and styles, from a simple s’more and a Halloween-themed undercover Santa to a chip carved candy dish, a rustic magic wand, an English ivy-inspired spoon, a wood burned mallard duck, and more. Build your skills, be inspired, and celebrate 25 years of Woodcarving Illustrated with us in this landmark 100th issue!

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!