Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 57 Holiday 2011

FEATURES
A Monumental Miniature
By Kathleen Ryan
Animated carving depicts folk life in Slovakia
A Bird in the Hand
By Kathleen Ryan
Woodcarving offers comfort to those in need
Award-winning Carvings:
Woodcarving Illustrated's Best Carving Design Contest
By Bob Duncan
Contestants show a broad range of creativity and superior craftsmanship
PROJECTS
Making a Comfort Bird
By Frank Foust
Smooth lines and a polished finish make these little birds a joy to hold
Creating a Chip Carved Christmas Tree
By Bruce Nicholas
Highlight this festive plaque with color and delicate stab cuts
Carving a Spiral Beard Santa Ornament
By Dave Francis
Unique ornament will be a family favorite
Whittling Snowman Earrings
By Claude Freaner
Fun gift is easy to carve
Carving St Nicholas
By Harold Enlow
Master the techniques to carve this classic Christmas icon
Sculpting Stylized Evergreen Trees
By Dennis Carlson
Graceful spiral is easy to carve and makes a striking display
Build a Dancing Santa
By Shawn Cipa
Turn the handle to make the carved Santa move and groove
Relief Carving an Angel
By Maureen Hockley
Beautiful wall hanging displays delicate features and graceful fabric folds
Carving a Low-Relief Santa
By Bob Biermann
Creating the illusion of depth with careful carving and painted shadows
Making a Nostalgic Christmas Pull Toy
By Tina Toney
As the toy moves, wooden ball rotates to display the relief-carved scene
TECHNIQUES
Using Compasses, Calipers, and Dividers
By Bob Duncan
Transfer measurement and maintain proportions with these simple tools
Customized Greeting Plaque
By Deborah Pompano
Add a border or message to personalize your design