Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 46 Spring 2009

FEATURES Overcoming Adversity By Dr. Lawrence Varner Decoy carver Karl Schmidt is a lesson in perseverance An Introduction to Carving with Power An Introduction to Carving with Power By Chuck Solomon and Dave Hamilton Releasing a Wood Spirit by Mark Gargac First Cuts First Cuts Gary Falin and Doug Raine provide valuable tips for carvers and share their first carvings. Hate to Sharpen? Disposable Blade Carving Tools may be the Answer By Bob Duncan Inexpensive tools are great for detail work and small carvings Projects Carving a Troll By Marna Holley Disposable blades and doll hair make this project ideal for beginners Painted Turtle By Gordon and Marsha Stiller Colorful reptile project provides an opportunity to experiment with contrasting textures Build Your Own Carving Stand By Jim Farley Make your own custom version of a $500 stand for only $50 Carving a Musical Frog By Everett Ellenwood Quick and easy project is a fun musical instrument Releasing a Wood Spirit By Mark Gargac Uncover the character hiding in found wood Carving Custom Light-switch Covers By Ben Mayfield Add character to your home with relief- and chip-carved accents Peek-A-Boo Jay By Doug Brooks Delightful critter splitter carving is sure to get