Wood Carving Illustrated - Issue #7 - Fall 1999

News of WCI’s Open House
Our 2nd Annual Open House was a success

Flexcut Contest Winners
The first internet carving contest lets participants vote for their favorite carvings

Artistry In Wood Show Report

Carver’s Paint Box: New Feature
Do your painting techniques need a boost? Lori Corbett introduces you to acrylics - the carver’s preferred paints

Basswood:
It’s Easy to Carve

Carving Wood Column: New Feature
Reference for what you need to know about carving wood species, from where they grow to their toxicity. Basswood starts WCI’s coverage of woods

Carving Simple Animals - Herb Hanson Arbortech Carving Contest
See last year’s winners and how to enter this year’s contest

Carving Though the Ages, Part 1
Learn to carve a young man’s bust with Dave Sabol

Painting With Acrylics
Desiree Hajny demonstrates acrylic effects

Pineapple-A Sign of Hospitality
Greg Krockta carves and gold leafs a classic symbol

The Alchemist at Work
Master carver Armand LaMontagne reveals common and uncommon painting methods

Alaskan Wildlife 
Don’t be without this wilderness wildlife reference

Relief Carving
Ivan Whillock teaches the basics

Feather Painting, Part 2
Paint a realistic feather with Lori Corbett

Airbrush Guide
Power Carving Editor Frank Russell reviews the latest in airbrushes

Pattern Profile: Carving a St. Bernard
The pattern for this St. Bernard dog comes from Managing Editor - Roger Schroeder’s carving collection

Wooden Dolls, Part 2
Michael Langton makes wooden dolls look real

Cover Feature: Painting a Whitetail Buck
The trophy deer is an eye-catcher

1999 Ward World Championship Show ReportDesign to Shine - J. Christopher White
Carving advice from an expert on stylized sculpture

Friendship Cane Carving
Segments you’ll appreciate from the Caricature Carvers of America’s Friendship Cane, plus tips on how you can start your own friendship cane exchange

Beginner’s Project: Winchester Rifle
A symbol of the Old West is an ideal project for novice carvers

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