Woodcarving Illustrated Winter 2018, Issue 85

The Winter 2018 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques. This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, www.foxchapelpublishing.com or 1-800-457-9112.

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Techniques

Painting Santa Ornaments

By Carol Leavy

A road map for the color-wary carver

Get Started Spoon Carving

By Lora S. Irish

We hand-make our food—why not our utensils? Use a pro’s tips for success

Features

Betty Padden’s Carved Christmas Spectacular

By Kaylee Schofield

This enchanted village has so many amazing details, you’ll forget it’s a tree stand

Learn to Use a Reciprocating Carver

By Bob Duncan

Blend an edged-tool texture with the speed of a power carver

Patterns

	Jolly Old Soul By Dwayne Gosnell Reimagine the classic Santa carving with this whimsical caricature elf
	Pear-Shaped Santa By Roger Beane Turned blank allows you to carve without worrying about symmetry and proportions
	Peppermint-Stick St. Nick By Dave Francis Bold hues and a sky-high hat make this Santa stand out in a crowd
	Carve & Burn Bird Ornaments By Michele Parsons Add life to a tree or window with these bright avian adornments
	Nostalgic Snowman Ornaments By Jill Motovidlak Use a simple faux finish to give these characters an old-timey look
	Chip-Carved Coasters By Jan Jenson Dress up functional discs with a geometric old-world design
	Frolicsome Fawn By Desiree Hajny Bambi’s got nothing on this playful prince of the forest

Projects

	Curly-Haired Kris Kringle By Mark Akers Santa’s got a brand new perm! Refine your texturing skills with this unique ornament
	Dancing Santa By Wayne Shinlever After Christmas, he gets his groove back!
	Circle of Love Nativity By Chuck MacKnee Stylized scene evokes the emotion that bonds the Holy Family together
	Fisherman Ornament By Bob Kozakiewicz Charming design will have all your loved ones clamoring for their very own “grumpy” sailor
	Ball-in-Cage Snowman By Pete Zanauskas With a glowing pipe and a carrot nose, this classic whimsey has never looked so charming
	Quick and Easy Standing Angel By Don Lang Carve and paint a stylized seraph with an inspiring story
	Comfort Penguins By Tom Mellott A special ingredient makes these tuxedoed birds as sleek as the real thing
	Carving a Rolling Pin Santa By Randy George Use a reciprocating carver to give old utensils a new face