Wood Carving Illustrated - Issue #15 - Summer 2001

Reader Survey
WCI’s second survey polls the interests of its readership

Contented Pig
Make a place on your shelf for Art Shoemaker’s adorable animal

Review: Chainsaw Carving
Hal MacIntosh’s new book presents the art and the craft of power carving

Chimp Carver
Jack Kochan creates WCI’s first simian reader
 

Carving and Painting a Magpie – Part 2
Cam Merkle’s painting techniques bring this prairie bird to life
 

Making Faces
Learn the basics for carving a caricature face
 

Introduction to Individual Styles of Chip Carving
Chip carvers push the limits with their creative work
 

Making a Knife
John Mignone designs a cutting tool fit for a professional carver
 

Product Review: Bloxygen
It’s a gaseous solution to dry-out
 

Pinewood Forge Knives Put to the Test
Fine tools are available for a variety of caving operations
 

Wood Review: Yew
A beautiful wood inspires masterful carvings
 

Ships’ Figureheads
Take a look at the best of maritime commercial art
 

Carving a Canvasback Decoy
It’s an easy project with just a few tools and paints
 

Brushes – Part 2
Lori Corbett offers tips on caring for and purchasing brushes
 

Hot Spots for Carvers – Part 1
Plan to spend some inspiration time and view a museum’s carving collection
 

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