Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 65 Holiday 2013

FEATURES
Against the Grain
By Mindy Kinsey
Book and exhibition showcase unusual designs in wood
Carving in Kenya
By Bob Duncan
African artist creates a successful business teaching others to carve
Miniature Marvels
By Kathleen Ryan
Dalton Ghetti carves intricate designs in pencil graphite
Roughouts & Kits
By Bob Duncan
Get to the fun part faster by starting with a pre-cut blank
PROJECTS
Carving a Snowman
By Lori Dickie
Turn a generic basswood shape into a charming snowman
Making a Mouse in a Stocking Ornament
By Leah Goddard
Cute ornament shows off your attention to detail and realistic carving skills
Playful Reindeer Ornament
By Floyd Rhadigan
Carve this quick and easy ornament for everyone on your list
Folk-Art Napkin Rings
By Jeff Pretz
Carve and paint these colorful pieces in an afternoon
Simple Folk-Art Santa
By Mike Deiter
Make a unique band-saw blank and complete the carving in a weekend
Carving a Zebra
By Moses Kirimi
Kenyan carver created a stylized zebra
Tramp Art Christmas Tree
By Andy DiPace
Simple seasonal design is quick and easy to carve
Relief Carving a Traditional Ornament
By Glenn Stewart
Versatile design can be a pin or an ornament
Whittling a Santa
By Gayle Ihlenfeldt
Use just knife to carve most of this holiday favorite
Carving a Double Ball-in-Cage
By Joseph A. Savarese
Use hand tools to create a whimsical but exacting project
Carving a Baby Shoe
By Howard Hawrey
Commemorate a birth or first Christmas with a unique version of a traditional gift
Carving a Realistic Raccoon
By Desiree Hajny
Create a realistic piece by carving, woodburning, and painting