Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 37 Holiday 2006

FEATURES The Art of Ken Newman Award-winning carver turns found wood into masterpieces 2005 Santa Carving Contest By Bob Duncan 50 finalists highlighted in annual contest PROJECTS Northern Cardinal By Gordon & Marsha Stiller Happy Santa  By Tina Toney The compact styling of this fellow makes him an ideal project for beginners Chip Carved Golf Balls By Sharon Braunberger & Elaine Dugan Striking designs highlight this unique carving medium Santa Claus  By Les Ramsey Classic Santa face makes a perfect winter welcome Rolling Caricature Animals By Desiree Hajny Easy-to-carve critters are delightfully mobile Santa with Cardinal By Vicki Bishop Wood bleach techniques make painting a snap Folk-Art Angel Tree Topper By Shawn Cipa Hand carve an instant family heirloom A Christmas Story Leg Lamp By Mike Burton Nostalgic lamp will become an instant conversation starter Painting a Hen Wood Duck By Tom Matus Use blending techniques for an antique-style finish Chip-Carved Angel Ornaments By Barry McKenzie Carve through painted blanks for an easy, yet beautiful project Santa Lamp Finial  By Steve Brown A charming way to show off your seasonal carvings Herby's Angel  By Paul McLeod Easy-to-carve figure is a Holiday delight TECHNIQUES Tuning Your Tools By Chris Pye The basics of getting your tools in the right condition for carving and keeping them there DEPARTMENTS Editor's Letter From Our Mailbag News & Notes Tips & Techniques Reader Gallery New Products Judge's Critique Relief Column Calendar of Events Coming Features & Classifieds Advertising Directory Teacher's Corner

As the leading how-to magazine for woodcarvers, Woodcarving Illustrated promotes woodcarving as a fun pastime and recognized art form. Whether you're just getting started in the world of woodcarving or have been making chips for decades, Woodcarving Illustrated is designed to help you make the most of your carving time. Each quarterly issue is jammed with projects, instructions, photos, tool reviews, tips, and techniques. Expert guidance from the world's most talented carvers helps you to complete more projects and hone your skills.