Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 66 Spring 2014

FEATURES
Stunning Soap Carving
By Kathleen Ryan
Experts turn simple soap into works of art
Carving and Turning: Lathes
By Bob Duncan
Make your own carving blanks while learning a new hobby
PATTERNS
Fantastic Wizard
By Shawn Cipa
Stylized design is easy to carve and customize
Celtic Twist Green Man
By Lora S. Irish
Combine Celtic knotwork with a traditional green man for a modern relief carving
Want-A-Be
By Dennis and Susan Thornton
A fun caricature of a mule who wants to be so much more
PROJECTS
Turning Over a New Leaf
By Keoma McCaffrey
Upcycle a vintage wooden bowl with power-carved leaves
Little Stinker
By Bob Hershey
Amusing skunk caricature is easy to customize
Chip-Carved Bread Board
By Wayne Barton
Customize the design to make a personalized kitchen decoration
Floral Love Spoon
By Barry Onslow
Combine power carving with hand tools to make this attractive project
Scrambled Eggs
By John Reichling
Transform turned eggs into whimsical fish
Carving a Northern Cardinal
By Terry Everitt
Use disposable blades to carve this colorful songbird
Carving a Native American
By Stu Martin
Realistic Western icon is simple but powerful
Power Carving a Morning Glory
By Wanda Marsh
Use a delicate touch to carve this stunning flower
TECHNIQUES
Carving a Soap Flower
By Sue Wagner
Soft and lacking grain, a bar of soap is easy to carve
Learn to Paint: Spring Tulips
By Betty Padden
Practice painting with this new series; start by learning about acrylic paints, brushes, and blending