Wood Carving Illustrated - Issue #4 - Fall 1998

Travel Feature:

Artistry in Wood "Everything Under the Sun" woodworking show
    
Carving Contest Mania
Exciting contests to enter and win!
    
Creating Mood with Texture and Color
Desiree Hajny examines the art of creating expressions
    
The Thrill of the Ward
Check out what it takes to be a World winner
    
Cane Corner
Carve your own Hobo Bindlestiff, complete with pattern and authentic RR logos
    
A Sharper Edge
Tips from a professional sharpener
    
On the Road:
New Feature: Spot an UNUSUAL carving while taking that family road trip? Snap a photo and send it to us with an accompanying description. Perhaps we’ll publish it to share with your fellow carvers!
    
Carving a Ghost

No tricks! Ivan Whillock’s easy-to-carve pattern turns this costumed "ghoul" into a treat for any Halloween
    
How to Carve a Deer Relief Peg Rack
Dave Sabol shows you how to make this attractive peg rack
    
Carving Spoons
They’re not just for serving food anymore. Excerpts from Shirley Adler’s book on decorative spoon carving
    
Pattern Profile:
Carving Mini Santas From hillbilly country to medieval Europe, five miniature Santa patterns from one talented Pennsylvania carver
    
Charles Jobes: Decoy Maker
Learn the secrets to making great-looking decoys
    
Carving Tagua Nuts
Create your own personal stamp from this popular carving material
    
Name Tag Contest
What’s in a name? About $100 and a free two-year subscription to Wood Carving Illustrated. Look for our rules to enter.

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