In this week’s video, regular WCI contributor James Miller demonstrates how to carve and paint a simple, flat-plane gnome in one short sitting.

Interested in more? Check out Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures by Harley Refsal. Learn how to carve and paint charming caricatures in the traditional flat-plane style, with step-by-step instructions and 50 patterns.

Also, stay tuned for James Miller’s upcoming book, Carving Animals in the Flat-Plane Style—containing 16 step-by-step projects, from bears to squirrels to reindeer, as well as expert tips and detailed painting guides. Coming this fall and available for preorder now!

About the Author

James Miller started carving at the age of 11 under the tutelage of a supportive community education carving group. He has since become deeply immersed in the world of Scandinavian folk art. A software developer by trade, James enjoys the creative challenge of simplifying and abstracting forms in unique ways. For more of his work, visit Facebook.com/jrm.woodcarving.

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Features

	The Scoop on Spoonesaurus Emmet Van Driesche and Matt White use Instagram to bring the spoon carving community closer together By Danielle Schagrin
	5 Spoon Carving Tools Handy products for the entire process from roughing out to finishing touches By Jon Deck
	Spotlight: Amy Costello Chip carver finds balance in complex designs By Hannah Rachel Carroll

Techniques

	Skater Dude This gnarly caricature comes with his own built-in helmet By Rick Stoddard
	Carving a Lace Trompe l’oeil Carve delicate details like a pro using one simple technique By Julien Feller

Projects

	Woodspirit in Cottonwood Bark Carve a gorgeous female face in short order By Alec LaCasse
	Sunflower Weave Woodburning Celebrate the dog days of summer with this bright, homey design By Jo Schwartz
	Carving a Pocket Spoon This versatile utensil lets you eat on the go with elegance and ease By Emmet Van Driesche
	Patriotic Santa Gear up for Election Day with a candidate everyone can agree on By Bob Kozakiewicz
	Flat-Plane Alligator Build up layers of texture on this mean, green swamp creature By James Miller
	Elegant Floral Relief Capture the fleeting beauty of a daylily in hardwood By Rosanna Coyne
	Making a Chip Carved Bowl Embellish turned objects with the clever repeating design By Amy Costello
	Hatching a Comfort Turtle from an Egg Keep worries at bay with these calming creatures By Steven Kulp
	Mythical Woodland Cottage: Part 2 Blend rich paint hues to finish this gorgeous pastoral paradise By Betty Padden
	Easy-Carve Giraffe Mastering this gentle giant will put you head and shoulders above the rest By Tom Hindes

	Realistic Yellow-Rumped Warbler Learn to power carve and paint every feather on this exquisite songbird By Randy Conner
	Wonky Whittled Ladybugs Bring a bit of Mother Nature indoors with these colorful carved bugs By Tim Thompson

Online Exclusives

Spotlight: Julien Feller 

This 26-year-old transforms bulky wood glueups into elegant panels of gilded fabric

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Extra Photos

Want to add even more charming details to your Mythical Cottage? Get additional plans and photos here!

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Have you ever wanted to try chip carving, but felt a little intimidated? In this week’s video, professional chip carver Marty Leenhouts demonstrates there’s nothing to be afraid of. You’ll learn how to quickly apply a pattern, avoid chip out, and carve common shapes. Check out Marty’s video below to chip carve a coaster with ease.

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For more on chip carving, be sure to check out Joy of Chip Carving by Wayne Barton. In this comprehensive guide, Wayne offers expert instruction and inspiration based on a lifetime of study, understanding, practice, and achievement. Detailing his methodologies on how to layout, carve, and finish, this book is a must-have for any chip carving enthusiast.

About the Author

Marty Leenhouts is a regular contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and the author of Chip Carving Essentials: A Step-By-Step Guide to Successful Chip Carving. The owner of MyChipCarving.com and EZcarving.com, he has 30 years of teaching experience. His instructional videos have 3+ million views and can be found on YouTube by searching for “MyChipCarving.”

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Easter may be over for many of us, but that doesn’t mean the festive spirit of the season has to end. While you’re working through those peeps and chocolates in your candy basket, power carve some colorful egg-shaped charms that won’t melt in the sun. In this week’s video, Keoma McCaffrey will show you how to create a springtime charm bracelet that is lovely enough to wear year-round.

Interested in more? Be sure to check out Creating Wooden Jewelry by Sarah King. This comprehensive guide demonstrates invaluable woodworking skills including jointing, turning, steaming, polishing, staining, painting, beveling, inlaying, and more! Combining wood with other media, from silver to silicon, you’ll learn 10 techniques and create 14 beautiful projects.

About the Author

Keoma McCaffrey lives in Northern California with her husband, Jeff, and two sons. She carves most of her work from salvaged local hardwoods. She is a moderator on the Woodcarving Illustrated message board, woodcarvingillustrated.com/forum.

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This week, Betty Padden demonstrates how to create realistic stone texture. Betty has taught carving and painting tips to students for more than three decades. Her most recent work—the Mythical Woodland Cottage—was featured in WCI Spring 2020 (Issue 90), and the upcoming Summer 2020 (Issue 91). Be sure to subscribe to Woodcarving Illustrated to learn how to carve and paint your own ethereal escape.   Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s video!

For more of Betty Padden’s paint guides and blending techniques, be sure to check out her recent book Carving and Painting Noah’s Ark: Easy-Build Ark Plans Plus Step-by-Step Instructions and Patterns for Classic Animals. This comprehensive guide shows you how to create your own big in-the-round Noah’s Ark to use as either a delightful children’s toy or a functional art collectible. Betty also reveals her layered techniques for transforming a major project into simpler, doable carvings, while adding a touch of whimsy along the way.

About the Author

Betty Padden and her husband, Bob, own Wooden Apple Signmakers in Auburn, Mass. They have been professional sign carvers for 35 years and have been teaching their craft to students for more than 30 years. They are the creators of SantaCarls®, a unique figure that has been sold at Disney parks and Busch Gardens. Betty also designs and paints for Ne’Qwa Art and Blossom Bucket, among other companies. Visit bettypadden.com for cut outs, patterns, and designs, and help for woodcarvers struggling with projects. See more of Betty’s work at woodenapplesignmakers.com.

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Whittling artist, carving teacher, and regular contributor to WCI Tom Hindes has designed an adorable angelfish that will help ease you into the summer season. You may even find yourself daydreaming of palm trees and a salty island breeze. This project is great for any carver—beginner or pro—and only requires one tool to complete! Check out the video below to whittle along with Tom.

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Also, be sure to order Tom’s best-selling book, 20-Minute Whittling Projects, and his brand-new sequel, Whittling In Your Free Time. Both offer friendly instructions and step-by-step photos, and you’ll learn how to carve an endless array of charming wizards, gnomes, gargoyles, dogs, horses, and more!

About the Author

Tom Hindes started whittling and carving in the early 2000s. Now retired from a career in technical training development at Ohio State University, Tom lives in Port St. joe, Fla. He carves Noah’s arks, Christmas ornaments, wizards, and gnomes. He is the author of 20-Minute Whittling, available from Fox Chapel Publishing.

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