Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine
from
Fox Chapel Publishing
 
 
Woodcarving Illustrated is a hardcopy magazine that is published bi-monthly.  It is avalible in most bookstores and by subscription.  Woodcarving Illustrated also makes avalible a website www.woodcarvingillustrated.comthat is ment to wet your appitite for carving articles to the point that you will subscribe or purchase the magazine at the local bookstore.
 
Each edition has a pleathra of articles and do-it-yourself plans that can keep the average woodcarver throwing chips for over a month, were he/she in the mood and had the time and wood to do the job.
 
This month we'll list the articles that are avalible in the magazine, some-of-which are shown on the website.
 
 
 
 FEATURES:

 
Strategy with a Theme
Jim Arnold's clever chess set designs
 
Hobo Nickels
By Bob Shamey
Modern carvers recreate unique American folk art
For more information on this unique art form visit www.hobonickels.org
 
First Cuts
Bruce Henn, Dennis Thornton, Harley Schmitgen, and Jack Price share their carving stories
 
Carving on Turning
Modern woodturning masters embellish their work with carving
 
Woodland Treasures Jewelry
By Kathleen Ryan
The artistic carvings of Geoff King
Awakening a Passion
The work of professional Austrian carver Helli Mayr
Electronic Saloon Clock
By Jack A. Boggio
Detailed caricature scene is brought to life with recorded voices and chiming gun shots
 
PROJECTS:

 
Checkmate
By Barry McKenzie
Novel chip-carved chess set is sure to become a family heirloom
 
Serpentine Walking Stick
By David Stehly
Staff and realistic snake are carved from a single piece of wood
 
Rugged Bear Bench
By Jeffrey Cooper
Rustic carving highlights sturdy children's furniture
 
Color Guard
By Mary-Ann Jack-Bleach
Suggest form and flow with a basic relief carving honoring the armed forces
 
Goat of Many Colors
By Larry Koosed
Charming folk-art design is easy to carve
 
Carving a Knotwork Brooch
By Geoff King
Basic techniques for carving wooden jewelry
 
5-Minute Wizard
By Tom Hindes
Beginner project is a quick and easy introduction to woodcarving
 
TECHNIQUES:

Basic Relief Techniques
By Chris Pye
Learn the fundamentals of carving in low relief
 
Paint Primer
By Vicki Rhodes
Essential knowledge for a professional finish