Turn a block of wood into an elegant (and functional) heirloom-to-be! A complete compilation of woodcarving projects from the acclaimed magazine, Woodcarving Illustrated, 12 Spoons, 2 Bowls, and a Knife features 15 step-by-step, beginner-friendly projects ranging from rustic coffee scoops and simple love spoons to salad servers, cereal spoons, bread bowls, jam knives, and more. Showcasing the beautiful work from an array of talented wood artists, craftsmen, and Woodcarving Illustrated contributors, this guide is a must-have for every carver of every skill level to learn the basic tools and techniques for carving wooden spoons, bowls, and knives!

12 Spoons, 2 Bowls, and a Knife: 15 Step-by-Step Projects for the Kitchen (Fox Chapel Publishing) Compilation of Beginner-Friendly Lovespoons, Bread Bowls, & More from Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine

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Learn to carve 7 simple comfort animals in one sitting! From hedgehogs and penguins to turtles and owls, this helpful booklet will show you how to carve stylized animals with very few tools, making these carving projects ideal for beginners who are new to the craft. With clear, step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and ready-to-use patterns, Carving Comfort Animals is the perfect place to start and practice woodcarving. Also included are sanding, painting, and finishing tips, complete materials and tools lists, and helpful tricks to accomplish each project.

Carving Comfort Animals: 7 Simple Projects for the Beginner (Fox Chapel Publishing) Easy Woodcarving Patterns for Penguins, Turtles, Owls, and More, that Make Great Gifts and are Soothing to the Touch

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A must-have project guide for chip carvers of any skill level, Functional Chip Carving Designs for the Home features a compilation of 36 original projects from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated. Useful as they are decorative, carve a collection of achievable chip carved designs for your home and everyday life! From bowls, boxes, and beard combs to Christmas decorations, coasters, coffee scoops, and so much more, each original project includes detailed step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, full-size chip carving patterns, complete supplies and tools lists, and expert tips.

Functional Chip Carving Designs for the Home: 36 Simple Projects from Bowls to Barrettes (Fox Chapel Publishing) Beginner to Intermediate Designs from Woodcarving Illustrated: Ornaments, Boxes, & More

It's the best of the west! From the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated comes this compilation of stand-out cowboys! Ranging in skill level from beginner to advanced so there's something for everyone, Classic Carved Cowboys features eight original designs to bring to life! From iconic cowboys to more festive caricatures, each woodcarving project includes step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, full-size carving patterns, and insightful painting and finishing guides. Also included are expert tips and tricks from today's leading caricature carvers to help you make the most out of these timeless, rootin'-tootin' characters!

Classic Carved Cowboys: 8 Fun Caricatures from the Wild West (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step Projects from Woodcarving Illustrated; Full-Size Patterns for Sheriff Santa, a Shelf-Sitter, and More

Product Description 
The must-have project guide for chip carvers!\n48 projects for useful and attractive chip carved designs that are perfect for everyday life, all year-round 
Step-by-step instructions with coordinating photography, supplies and tools lists, and expert tips 
Full-size patterns for chip-carved barrettes, beard combs, calendars, coasters, ornaments, home décor, and more 
Compilation from Woodcarving Illustrated contributors such as Wayne Barton, Marty Leenhouts, Charlene Lynum, and Vernon DePauw\nExplore this best-of compilation of original chip carving projects from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine and find inspiration every day! 
Perfect for chip carvers of any skill level, this 96-page chip carving resource features a compilation of 48 original projects. As functional as they are decorative, with these projects, you'll carve a collection of achievable chip carved designs for your home and everyday life! 
From bowls, boxes, and beard combs to Christmas decorations, coasters, coffee scoops, and so much more, each original project includes detailed step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, chip carving patterns, complete supplies and tools lists, and expert tips to guarantee beautiful end results. These achievable chip carved designs are just as fun to carve as they are to use! 
Written by several contributors to Woodcarving Illustrated, industry-leading artists, and popular authors including Wayne Barton, Marty Leenhouts, Charlene Lynum, Vernon DePauw, and many others, the projects inside this chip carving project book range in difficulty from beginner to intermediate. 
Learn how to create all these decorative and useful projects:\nPineapple Welcome Sign 
Cozy Candle Plate 
Modern Chess Set 
Art Deco Light Switch Cover 
Family Photo Frame 
Rosette Cribbage Board 
Coffee Scoop 
Summery Supernova Coasters 
Simple Cereal Bowl 
Afternoon Tea Caddy 
Stylish Combs 
Aloe Leaf Earrings 
Keepsake Box 
Milk Paint Jewelry Box 
Trio of Barrettes 
Perpetual Calendar 
Bethlehem Star 
Holiday Snowflakes 
"Stained Glass" Baubles 
Nostalgic Sleds 
Classic Flower Ornament\nGet started chip carving practical projects from coasters to coffee spoons that you can use in your everyday life, with Everyday Chip Carving Designs! 
 Review 
A treasure chest full of valuable, useful and creative chip carved items!-- "Marty Leenhouts, founder of MyChipCarving.com"\nFrom the simple to the sublime; a fantastic curated compendium of chip carving projects. -- "Jason Weymouth, founder of carvedwoodenspoons.com" 
 From the Back Cover 
Carvings for Life!Find inspiration every day in Everyday Chip Carving Designs! A must-have resource for carving practical objects that are as functional as they are decorative, this complete project guide is a compilation of 48 beginner to intermediate designs from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated. Each original project includes detailed instructions, coordinating photography, patterns, expert tips, complete supplies and tools lists, and more to guarantee beautiful end results. From bowls and boxes to coasters, coffee scoops, and Christmas decorations, these achievable chip carved designs are just as fun to carve as they are to use!\nA best-of compilation of original chip carving projects from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated 
Includes 48 projects of useful and attractive chip carved designs that are perfect for everyday life 
Carving projects range from barrettes, beard combs, and boxes to calendars, coasters, home décor, and more 
Contains step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, supplies and tools lists, patterns, and expert tips 
Features original designs by several contributors to Woodcarving Illustrated, industry-leading artists, and popular authors, such as Wayne Barton, Charlene Lynum, Vernon DePauw, and many others\n"A treasure chest full of valuable, useful, and creative chip carved items!"\n—Marty Leenhouts, founder of MyChipCarving.com\n"From the simple t

Everyday Chip Carving Designs: 48 Stylish and Practical Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) Beginner to Intermediate Boxes, Ornaments, and More, with Full-Size Patterns, from Woodcarving Illustrated

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Book Description\nFeaturing a compilation of 15 step-by-step projects from Woodcarving Illustrated, Complete Guide to Bird Carving includes wood carving patterns for a variety of recognizable birds, including woodpeckers, chickadees, owls, blue herons, goldfinches, and more. From simple whittled songbirds to realistic hummingbirds, this must-have project guide features various techniques on how to carve wood birds – such as whittling, relief carving, and power carving – and is perfect for tailoring to your comfort and skill level, from beginner to advanced. Also included are helpful overviews on materials, tools, adding texture, painting, and finishing.\nCarve a world of birds! All-in-one resource for the beginner to intermediate carver looking to refine their bird carving techniques 15 step-by-step projects for carving popular birds, including a woodpecker, hummingbird, chickadee, owl, blue heron, goldfinch, and more Inspiring compilation of articles from Woodcarving Illustrated magazine's most notable bird carvers, each sharing valuable tips and techniques Learn carving techniques including whittling, relief, and realistic power carving, plus how to use a Dremel to achieve fine details Insightful overviews on safety, tools, materials, basic cuts, adding texture, painting, and finishing Contributions from Chris Lubkemann, Greg Young, Randy Conner, and many other well-known carvers in the industry\nNo matter your skill level, woodcarving birds is for you! 
Featuring a compilation of 15 all-time favorite step-by-step projects from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine, Complete Guide to Bird Carving is a must-have source of inspiration for carvers of every skill level! It includes easy-to-follow guidance, expert tips, and wood carving patterns for a variety of recognizable birds, including woodpeckers, chickadees, owls, blue herons, goldfinches, and more. 
From simple whittled songbirds, a comfort bird, and an oval owl to a regal eagle, a wren-in-the-round, a textured chickadee, a stylized goldfinch, and more, this comprehensive must-have project guide features clear, step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and easy-to-use patterns. Explore various techniques on how to carve wood birds — such as whittling, relief carving, and power carving. 
Find projects perfect for tailoring to your specific comfort and skill level, from beginner to advanced, or to try something new: Beginner Projects: 
Regal Eagle 
Comfort Bird 
Oval Owl 
Simple Songbird 
Twig Rooster 
Intermediate Designs: 
Smooth Nuthatch 
Tiny Woodpecker 
Blue Heron 
Loon Pin 
Wren-in-the-Round Advanced Carves: 
Stylized Goldfinch 
Baby Chickadee 
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird 
Yellow-Rumped Warbler 
Shoveler Hen Walking Stick\nAlso included is insightful front matter providing helpful overviews on materials, tools, adding realistic textures, painting, and finishing, plus an introduction to power carving and tips for adding fine and realistic feathers with woodburning. The original projects and patterns are contributed by talented carvers in the industry, including Chris Lubkemann, Bob Guge, Chris Pye, Paul Purnell, Randy Conner, Sandy Czajka, Steve Tomashek, and others. The projects are presented in three sections organized by difficulty and cover a range of carving techniques. 
Whatever kind of carver you are, and whichever difficulty level you've reached, Complete Guide to Bird Carving this exciting project guide is one you'll keep coming back to for years to come! 
"Wildlife carvers of all skill levels will flock to this immersive guide! Highly recommended." 
—Kaylee Schofield, Editor of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine\nFrom the Back Cover\nCarve a World of Birds!\nA must-have source of inspiration for carvers of every skill level, Complete Guide to Bird Carving is a compilation of 15 all-time favorite projects from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine. Organized into three sections based on the level of difficulty, the projects feature

Complete Guide to Bird Carving: 15 Beautiful Beginner-to-Advanced Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) Woodcarving a Hummingbird, Chickadee, Owl, Woodpecker, Goldfinch, and More, Step-by-Step

Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 95 Summer 2021 (Magazine)

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