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The Spring 2024 issue of\u00a0<\/em>Woodcarving Illustrated\u00a0includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques.\u00a0<\/em>This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also\u00a0available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing,\u00a0foxchapelpublishing.com\u00a0or 1-800-457-9112.<\/em><\/p>\n

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In This Issue<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Magic Touch<\/b><\/p>\n

Cecilia Schiller\u2019s entertaining automata encourage interaction
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By Dorissa Bolinski<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Patterns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Stylish Leprechaun Caricature<\/b><\/p>\n

Practice adding accessories with this swaggering man-about-town<\/p>\n

By Mehmet Berat Tas<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Buckle Up!<\/b><\/p>\n

Fun and wearable carving might encourage some fish stories<\/p>\n

By Bob Kozakiewicz<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Chip Carved Bracelet<\/b><\/p>\n

Easy bangle makes an impressive statement piece<\/p>\n

By Charlene Lynum<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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<\/b>It\u2019s Elementary!<\/b><\/p>\n

Solve the riddle of capturing a caricature\u2019s essence with this ode to Sherlock Holmes<\/p>\n

By Kevin Applegate<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Butterfly and Flower\u00a0Pyrography<\/b><\/p>\n

A clever coloring technique gives life to this organic wood burning<\/p>\n

By Shannon Lyon<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Desk Clock<\/b><\/p>\n

Set aside some time to chip carve this striking office accessory<\/p>\n

By Marty Leenhouts<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Realistic Walleye<\/b><\/p>\n

Whopping trophy is a fisherman\u2019s dream<\/p>\n

By Charles Weiss<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Caricature-Chef\u00a0Bottle Stopper<\/b><\/p>\n

Add some joie de vivre to your dinners with this quick and fun carve<\/p>\n

By W. Todd Martin<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Projects<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Interlocking Heart Relief<\/b><\/p>\n

Surprise your one-and-only with a piece of Celtic-inspired wall art<\/p>\n

By Lisa Laughy<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Carving a Leaf Spoon<\/b><\/p>\n

Finish this nature-inspired utensil with milk paint accents<\/p>\n

By Elizabeth Weber<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Stylized Shorebird<\/b><\/p>\n

Smooth avian project puts the \u201csand\u201d in \u201csanderling\u201d<\/p>\n

By Wouter de Bruijn<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Power-Carved Bullfrog<\/b><\/p>\n

Sculpt a full-size pond dweller so lifelike, you\u2019ll expect him to ribbit<\/p>\n

By B. David Duncan<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Balancing Stones<\/b><\/p>\n

Find your Zen with this easy branch whittling project<\/p>\n

By L. P. Parslow<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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My Cat Pearl<\/b><\/p>\n

This cute calico caricature is ready to pounce<\/p>\n

By Floyd Rhadigan<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Flying Dragon<\/b><\/p>\n

Flat-plane carving style lends a scaly look to this beast of lore<\/p>\n

By Dave Atkin<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Easy Gnome<\/b><\/p>\n

Build your confidence with a simple face you don\u2019t have to paint
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By Birce Keser<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Soap Rabbit<\/b><\/p>\n

Quickly carve a nest of bunnies to brighten any bathroom<\/p>\n

By Makiko Sone<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Techniques<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Power-Carved Eagle Log<\/b><\/p>\n

Different colors of wood from the same log make this bird of prey soar<\/p>\n

By Jordy Johnson<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Making a Hook Knife<\/b><\/p>\n

Treat your spoon projects to a handmade tool that\u2019s inexpensive to construct<\/p>\n

By Doug Stowe<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Alphabetical Arboretum Woodcut<\/b><\/p>\n

From A to Z, these leaves make an attractive handmade print<\/p>\n

By Beth Lewis<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Web Extras<\/h3>\n

Free Project – <\/i><\/b><\/span>Carve a rose relief for that special someone in your life. Pattern by Joseph A. Savarese.<\/p>\n

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Bonus Patterns – <\/i><\/b><\/span>Want more chip carving? Find Jan Jenson\u2019s stylish earring project, plus 12 patterns.<\/p>\n

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