Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 41 Holiday 2007

Features 2007 Santa Carving Contest Prize-winning entries and highlights from annual contest Pursuing a Passion By Bob Duncan Innovative 3D patterns enable blind artisan to carve in relief Woodcarving Hollywood-Style By Bob Duncan Local artists teach Sissy Spacek to carve for her latest role First Cuts CCA members Harold Enlow, Randy Landen, Gerald Sears, and Joe You share stories and tips on getting started in carving PROJECTS Simple Starter Santa By Kathleen Schuck Beginner Santa makes an ideal weekend project Easy Evergreen Puzzle By Sandy Smith Carved, interlocking pieces create a folk-style ornament Folk Art Santa By Rick Jensen An antique finish gives Santa the look of a treasured heirloom Easy Weekend Nuthatch Pin By George Calef Basic power carving techniques create a fun and functional pin Olde World Santa Ornament By Mark Gargac Pierced cuts add interest to this traditional Santa carving Holiday Memories Santa By Shawn Cipa Carved Santa proudly displays your Holiday photos Carving a Dogwood Leaf By Kenny Vermillion Power carved leaf adds realism and authenticity to your habitat Decorative Floral Sled By Charley Phillips Colorful poinsettias highlight a relief-carved centerpiece Simple Carved Moldings By Chris Pye Repeating designs are perfect accents for frames and furniture Delicate Pierced Ornaments By Barry McKenzie Chip carve through the wood to produce stunning decorations DEPARTMENTS Editor's Letter From Our Mailbag News & Notes Tips & Techniques Reader Gallery Judge's Critique Calendar of Events Coming Features Advertising Directory & Classifieds 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.