Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 77 Fall/Holiday 2016

Book excerpt: FEATURES A Wood Carving Fantasy By Bob Duncan Floyd Rhadigan is known for his quick knife, appealing fantasy characters, and tireless teaching schedule. Carving Between the Covers By Kathleen Ryan Italian sculptor Nino Orlando reveals the hidden magic in carved books Carving a Place in History Woodworker Barrie Casement is helping to restore St. Patrick’s Cathedral Winning Wonders Meet the winners of the final 2016 People’s Choice Contest PROJECTS Bringing Home the Tree By Russell Scott Model T delivers memories of Christmas past Oak Leaf Tray By John Shortell This heirloom tray is as useful as it is beautiful Block Nativity By Andrew DePace Stylized design makes a beautiful and durable decoration Bright Bulb Santa By David Sharp Combine two Christmas classics with this clever ornament TECHNIQUES Carving a Nativity Scene By Carolea Hower Adaptable design can be displayed on your tree or mantel Simple Santa By Dave Stetson Change a few details to customize this easy carving Santa Variations By Susan L. Hendrix Customize your carving by sketching new accessories PATTERNS Father Christmas By Susan L. Hendrix This slightly stylized Santa will complement any holiday décor Casual Claus By Floyd Rhadigan Laid-back Santa isn’t checking the Naughty List this year Frosty Ornament By Jim Willis This jolly snowman won’t melt after the holidays Peekaboo Santa Ornaments By Carolea Hower Don’t like to carve eyes? This fast, fun Santa lets you skip ‘em Holly Napkin Holder By Marty Leenhouts Chip carve this simple design to dress up your holiday table Cardinal Ornament By Jim Willis This winter bird will add a splash of color to your tree North Pole Snowman By Steve Russell Simple relief ornament can be carved and painted quickly Peace Out Santa By Rick Stoddard Give Santa a retro look with this fun carving Quick Reindeer By Barbara Millikan Carve this ornament in a couple of hours and then let the kids add the color Hark! The Herald Angels Sing By Dennis and Susan Thornton A choir of music legends rocks the halls of heaven Carving a Caricature Soldier By Floyd Rhadigan New book is a heartfelt thanks to veterans Traditional Santa By Thomas Westmoreland Add or ignore details to tailor this pattern to your carving skills