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Flex-Arm Magnifier doubles the size of your work

Woodcraft Santa Contest
A winning carving is just the ticket to appear with PBS craftsman Scott Phillips

Carve a Nutcracker
Get into the holiday spirit with a project cracked up to be a hit…and it’s functional!

The Perky Snowman
Enjoy folk art carving from a Minnesotan who made it to the White House

Carving Folk Art Figures
Santa Carver of the Year Shawn Cipa provides patterns and instructions for angels, moons, Santas and more

Carve a Santa
This gift giver takes a step or two beyond caricature carving

Adhesives Part 2
Two-part epoxies offer strength and fill gaps

Chip-Carved Tree Ornaments
Barry McKenzie presents beginner techniques for the holiday carver

Carve a Gnome
Joel Hull carves a friendly though sometimes mischievous elf

Realistic Textures for Bird Carvers
Well-placed ripples, splits and overlays bring avian carving to new heights

Santa Egghead
Check out Jim Farr’s tips on painting a smart-looking St. Nick

Sculpting a Portrait in Wood
A New Zealand sculptor takes a shine to a U.S. diplomat

The Cypress Knee Carvings of Carole Jean Boyd
An Alabaman finds art in a tree’s knees

Wood Review: Maple
America’s favorite shade tree is an excellent source for quality carving wood

Step-by-Step Relief Carving
A master carver shares the secrets of light and perspective

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