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Things are heating up at Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine with our Summer issue featuring more than 20 projects, techniques, and expert advice for woodcarvers everywhere. Learn how to create a simple carving station for two-handed carving projects with Alec LaCasse. Carve a sailboat in shallow relief with Dustin Strenke or strike one out of the park with Wayne Laramores Taters Last Pitch ballplayer. And were just getting started! So dont wait another minuteorder your issue today and start your summer off right with Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine.

"Mechanical Drawing Self-Taught" by Joshua Rose is an essential manual for any aspiring artist who wants to add drawing machines to their list of skills. Though the machinery and techniques in the text were modern at the time it was released, theyre now vintage and antique machines, which makes this an even more valuable text as getting a chance to see such machines in person is now a rarity.

Our annual Holiday issue features 35 winter projects and is our most reader-driven issue yet! Firefighter caricature bust by renowned instructor and Caricature Carvers of America VP, Kevin Applegate, a retired firefighter himself . Beginners guide to finishes. Carve Santa 4 ways! Ornament carvings. Fantastic finishes: antiquing, drybrushing, crackle and more. Whittle two simple animals from scraps. Blade Cover Challenge winners and editors picks.

Celebrate the season with Santa! Whether youre a beginner or youve been carving for years, How to Carve a Great Santa will have you celebrating the holiday season with your very own handcrafted Santa! Featuring 30 festive projects, 26 of which have never been see before, and full-size carving patterns of St. Nick, this exciting edition includes a slew of new techniques and tips, and more to make this favorite Christmas book even better than before! A fun history of Santa Claus is also included, along with an inspiring gallery of carvings depicting his different images throughout the world. This jolly collection features Santa carvings and patterns from acclaimed artists such as David Sabol, Bob Kozakiewicz, Tom Hindes, Dave Stetson, Don Swartz, bruce Ankeny, Cindi Joslyn, Carolea Hower, Chris Hammack, and many more!

Get ready for another special holiday season with How-To Book of Christmas Carving! This carving book contains over 40 of the best, most classic and unique projects previously published in Woodcarving Illustrated magazine in the last decade, from whittled ornaments and caricature decorations to chip carved and relief gifts and keepsakes. With a mix of illustrated step-by-step guides for beginners and more challenging patterns for advanced carvers, this compilation is perfect for anyone of all skill levels. From reindeer, snowmen, elves, and penguins to an entire Santa section and so much more, this volume has everything you need to make nonstop woodchips for the most wonderful time of the year. The featured carving patterns and projects are from some of todays leading carving experts, including Dave Stetson, Dwayne Gosnell, Carol Leavy, Russell Scott, Sara Barraclough, Betty Padden, Tom Hindes, Nikki Reese, and many more. Theres a project inside this best-of Woodcarving Illustrated collection for everyone, from beginners to advanced craftsmen. With step-by-step instructions and color photos, readers are guaranteed a very merry carving experience.

In "Practical Forging and Art Smithing," Thomas F. Googerty combines hands-on techniques with an artistic approach to forge work, illuminating the intricate dance between utility and aesthetic in metallurgy. Paying homage to time-honored traditions, GoogertyAos writing marries practical instruction with personal anecdotes, engaging the reader in the multifaceted world of blacksmithing. His clear and accessible prose invites both beginners and seasoned craftsmen into the forge, unveiling tools, processes, and artistic philosophies through a rich tapestry of illustrations and detailed explanations that emphasize safety and craftsmanship alike. Thomas F. Googerty, a seasoned blacksmith with decades of experience, draws upon his extensive background in both functional and ornamental smithing to craft this essential guide. His passion for metalwork began in his youth, where early dabblings at the anvil ignited a lifelong fascination with the transformative nature of fire and steel. GoogertyAos dedication to both the practical and the poetic aspects of forging informs his teaching style, making him an invaluable voice in the contemporary smithing community. "Practical Forging and Art Smithing" is highly recommended for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the craft and connect with the age-old art of blacksmithing. Whether you are a novice seeking foundational skills or an artist eager to expand your technique, Googertys insightful guidance will inspire and equip you to create your own masterpieces in metal.

Anyone Can Whittle! is a must-have whittling guide for beginning carvers looking to learn how to whittle, as well as advanced carvers seeking to build their existing skills and try something new! Featuring 30+ projects and high-quality, full-size whittling patterns, all you need is one knife, a few found items either from out in nature or around your home -- from twigs and basswood blocks to soap, avocado pits, golf balls, and more -- and this exciting whittling project book. Try a classic ball-in-cage whimsey, learn how to turn a golf ball into a face, an avocado pit into an owl, or a twig into a mini sculpture. Projects are small and simple, so theyre easy to take with you and chip away at anywhere you go! Also included are helpful introductory sections on the fundamentals of woodcarving, including basic cuts, wood and grain, safety, and more. See how easy, fun, and creative whittling can be with Anyone Can Whittle! as your guide! Original patterns contributed by todays leading carvers, such as Guinness World Record holder Chris Lubkemann, James Miller, Nikki Reese, Tom Hindes, Sara Barraclough, and other talented and award-winning artists!

The summer 2023 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniqueseverything you need to sharpen your woodcarving skills! Filled with summer inspiration, youll discover patterns like a Summer Harvest Bowl, Lighthouse In-the-Round, Carving a Hot-Air Balloon, and more! Youll find a variety of projects with different carving techniques, like Honeybee Relief and Painting a Power-Carved Bluebird. Some contributors include Dwayne Gosnell, David Young, Wouter de Bruijn, Marty Leenhouts, and more! With step-by-step instructions, full-size project patterns, and tips and trips from established carvers, this issue holds a wealth of knowledge and creativity for any woodcarver.

Transform a block of wood into a beautiful kitchen utensil! A stunning and complete carving guide to creating functional and aesthetically pleasing wooden spoons, this must-have book features 15 skill-building projects that include a pie server, butter knife, honey dipper, coffee and flour scoops, and so much more. With clear, step-by-step instructions, detailed wood carving patterns, and materials lists, projects start off simple and slowly progress in difficulty so you can build your skills and accomplish the most challenging, final project. Also included are comprehensive overviews on sourcing green wood, roughing out, basic cuts, food-safe finishes, utensil care, and sustainable carving tips so you can learn everything you need to know before you begin spoon carving. Artistic and atmospheric photography elevates this project guide, as well as its emphasis on spoon carving as a way of life rather than just an occasional hobby.

A complete blacksmithing guide for metalworkers that provides thorough and detailed overviews on a variety of blacksmithing tools, techniques, and projects. Learn by doing with Home Workshop Blacksmithing as you follow expert guidance that will walk you through everything you need to know. With informative sections on safety, taking heats, finishes, cutting steel, and buying a forge, also provided are step-by-step projects for making a tapered bar, prybar, spring puller, and more. Additionally, this guide features a tutorial for making your own forge and how to build, maintain, and use a suitable fire. The ultimate resource for anyone interested in gaining fundamental metalworking skills, Home Workshop Blacksmithing is a must-have, project-based, skill-building book to equip you with the understanding and knowledge you need to succeed!

Sharpen your woodcarving skills this spring with the new issue of Woodcarving Illustrated! All about the outdoors and fresh air, youll discover a slew of greenwood carving tips and natured-inspired projects. From a power carved realistic songbird and a wood spirit birdhouse to a mischievous bear caricature, a woodburned bunny, a colorful fairy house with moving doors and a working fireplace, and so much more, this spring issue is filled with tons of skill-building projects for the season! With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, full-size carving patterns, and expert guidance, also included in this issue is a super cool feature on Aspen Golanns Boston-based workshop, The Chairmakers Toolbox, product reviews for Flexcuts latest batch of spoon carving tools, reader galleries, bonus patterns and projects, and more!

While pride of place usually goes to a lathe or milling machine, any workshop worthy of the name will have a host of hand tools and accessories to tackle a vast range of other tasks. Yet these are often supplied without detailed instructions, or even any guidance at all. Who has ever seen an instruction manual for a file? However, with the right advice, you can get better results, make your tools last much longer and work faster with less effort.

Stationary steam engines provided the power for the Industrial Revolution which changed the shape of the world. Victorian engines that have been preserved now provide the model engineer with examples to turn into fascinating models. This book provides the plans and instructions to make three models of actual steam engines. The projects have been designed around a set of common components. The first project is the simplest and will form the backbone for the manufacture of the other two, which are slightly more challenging and introduce some advanced techniques. The book is suitable for those with limited machining experience and a modestly equipped workshop, and has over 380 illustrations, including scale plans and colour photographs,

Tis the season for carving so many holiday characters and ornaments like youve never seen them before! Get into the holiday spirit with this new winter issue of Woodcarving Illustrated! From a pair of chip carved mitten ornaments and gnomes in pajamas to a power carved snowman, a smiling star tree topper, and more, this winter issue is filled with tons of festive projects for the season! With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, carving patterns, and expert guidance, youll carve beginner-friendly Christmas gnomes, a stylized puffin, a mischievous cookie-stealing Santa in the round, a flat-plane female cardinal, and so much more! Also included in this issue is a holiday shopping guide for fellow carvers, a stunning artist feature on Thomas Dambo, reader galleries, bonus patterns and projects, and more!

Pack a punch of personality into small carving projects! Using a precut block and a few hand tools, Carving Little Caricatures is a must-have guide for woodcarvers of all skill levels to learn valuable techniques to add movement and expressive details into a small piece of wood. Featuring detailed overviews on tools and materials, basic cuts, painting, finishing, and other essential tips, this complete guide also includes 14 unique character designs for small, skill-building carvings. From a Santa and a gnome to a mountain man and more, all projects in this book can be carved with a standard-size piece of basswood. Caricature projects also slowly progress in difficulty with each design getting more dynamic and technical so you can incrementally build your skills.

Making model steam boats provides everything you need to design, build and sail your own steam launch. Learn about all aspects of boat design, from the inner workings of the engine to the finishing coat of paint. Explore topics such as hull dynamics, propeller selection and boiler capability, along with information on engine performance, boiler safety and hull design. Follow the plans to build a simple screw-driven launch, a fast patrol boat or a twin cylinder paddle steamer. The technical information and theoretical calculations provided explain how boats are designed and allow builders to progress to creating their own models. Making a live steam model boat requires a broad range of skills including machining, silver-soldering, sheet metal work, woodwork and finishing. Part of the enjoyment of model boats comes from this variety of skills and all the required techniques are explained in full.

This practical guide will enable you to create your own realistic small-scale models from the period of The Great War, specifically those involving the forces, aviation and armoured cars of Great Britain, the Commonwealth, France and Belgium. It also touches on other Allied Nations, Russia and Italy. With over 325 high quality photographs, this book covers what soldiers looked like in WW1, with actual clothing and equipment examples for use as reference. There are step by step projects of figures and busts from concept to completion using a wide range of scales, mediums and materials. Each project is explained with an Important Steps and Key Points guide, plus painting palette recommendation. How to illustrations demonstrating techniques and highlighting details are included as well as How to explanations of painting techniques to create realistic-looking skin, clothing and equipment textures like serge battledress and canvas webbing. Many tips are given on how to set up your projects to ensure you are ready to begin experimenting with your own approach. Use these tips to help grow your confidence in sculpting, converting and painting your WW1 projects.

From making the first cut to applying the finish, this comprehensive resource covers every aspect of woodcarving. Everything is here for the beginning or advanced woodcarver, from choosing the appropriate wood; setting up a shop, selecting, using, and sharpening tools; and performing all the fundamental techniques, such as the push cut, pull cut, stop cut, and slicing cut. Every general carving style -- from classical to whimsical to rustic -- are detailed, as are the basic steps of power carving. The included 10 step-by-step projects are designed to help newer woodcarvers build proficiency. Best of all, a handy resource section and a glossary round out this fully illustrated, must-have resource for all woodcarvers. The new edition includes an updated power carving section, newly added step-by-step projects of a simple spoon and a Santa face along with patterns and painting tips, and updated photography.

Get ready for winter withHandcarvedChristmas, Updated Second Edition!This carving book contains 40 classic, heartwarming projects from the last two decades ofWoodcarving Illustratedmagazine. With a mix of illustratedstep-by-step guides for beginners and more pared-down patternprofiles for advanced carvers, this compilation is perfect for carvers of all skill levels. From an angel tree topper and a family of easy-to-carve penguins to nearly two dozen Santas and so much more, this volumehas everything you need to make nonstop woodchips for the most wonderful time of the year.The featured carving patterns and projects are from some of todays leading carving experts, including Shawn Cipa, Floyd Rhadigan, Chris Pye, Don Dearolf, Rick Jensen, Robert Biermann, and Sandy Smith. Theres a project inside this best-of Woodcarving Illustrated collection for everyone, from beginners to advanced craftsmen. With step-by-step instructions and color photos, readers are guaranteed a very merry carving experience.

A Manual of Wood Carving is a comprehensive anthology that delves into the rich tapestry of woodworking, capturing the imagination and skill of artisans across time. This collection presents an array of techniques and styles, revealing the subtle artistry inherent in the craft. Readers are treated to a journey through the intricacies of wood carving, from its historical roots to contemporary practices. By compiling these diverse works, the volume showcases the myriad forms and expressions that wood can take, providing a holistic perspective on a timeless art. The anthology brings together the expertise of Charles Godfrey Leland and John J. Holtzapffel, who, through their profound understanding and experience, offer deep insights into this specialized field. Both authors are recognized for their pivotal roles in the development of craftsmanship literature. Their contributions place wood carving within a broader historical and cultural context, revealing the evolution of techniques and the influence of different artistic movements. The collection serves as a convergence of voices, each contributing to a shared narrative that celebrates the art form. This anthology is a vital resource for anyone eager to explore the world of wood carving. Through its tapestry of ideas and expressions, it invites readers to expand their appreciation of the crafts complexities. The volume offers an educational journey through various approaches and philosophies, bridging traditional methods with modern interpretations. Engaging with this collection offers an opportunity to transcend individual perspectives and appreciate the dialogue between master artisans whove shaped and continue to inspire the art of wood carving today.