Wood Carving Illustrated - Issue #19 - Summer 2002

Product Reviews
Zinsser SealCoat Universal Sanding Sealer applies easily with professional results
Smith’s diamond bench sharpening stone offers a sharper image with new technology

Woodcarver of the Year
Meet WCI’s 2002 recipient Pat Godin

Carve a Rose
Even by another name, it’s a great project to tackle with handtools

The Woodworker
No pose is too challenging with the aid of a clever template

Chip-Carved Birdhouse
Barry McKenzie takes some tips from an avian artist and produces a masterpiece

Bark Carve a Native American
Learn from Phil LaGreco that a tree’s outer layer lends itself to a classic face

Tuning Up Your Carving Knife
Joel Hull shares sharpening strategies to keep your tool in tiptop shape

Carving a Folk Art Curlew
Mike Yannelli creates birds steeped in the traditions of old-time decoy making

Relief Portraits by Armand LaMontagne
The Master compresses baseball heroes with uncanny realism

Totem Poles
Roger Schroeder writes about the myths and realities of these family trees

Club Ducks
Don’t expect quackery when Charles Jobes recycles golf clubs

Turtle on a Log
Ralph Rogo’s simple project is a beginner’s delight

Wood Review: Rosewood
A hard, stable wood can be turned into carvings fit for royalty

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