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The Summer 2025 issue of <\/em>Woodcarving Illustrated includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques. <\/em>This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com or 1-800-457-9112.<\/em><\/p>\n

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In This Issue<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Feature<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Think Sharp<\/b><\/p>\n

Behind the blade with Flexcut’s product manager Matt Retkowski
By Dorissa Bolinski<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

Patterns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Peace, Man<\/b><\/p>\n

Follow this guy to the biggest festival of the summer
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By Bruce Ankeny<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Classic Gnome<\/b><\/p>\n

Walk in the enchanted forest with this friendly little character
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By Mehmet Berat Tas<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Magical Seahorse<\/b><\/p>\n

Carve an elegant decoration that\u2019s sure to please any fan of the open sea
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By Birce Keser<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Wacky Blade Cover<\/b><\/p>\n

This funny tool guard will protect your favorite knife
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By Mark Akers<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Hummingbird and Crane<\/b><\/p>\n

Soar above the clouds with miniature birds in flight
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By Steve Tomashek<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Crop Circles Frame<\/b><\/p>\n

Use a burr meant for roughing out to carve a textured design
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By Kristin LeVier<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Realistic Atlantic Salmon<\/b><\/p>\n

Reel in a trophy fish that looks like the real thing
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By Charles Weiss<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Celtic Chip Carving<\/b><\/p>\n

Create a wall hanging or decorate a box lid with an ancient design
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By Blandine Champagneur<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

Projects<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Salty Sea Captain<\/b><\/p>\n

Embark on a high seas adventure with a friendly seafaring gent<\/p>\n

By Jonathan Creason<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Happy Hopper<\/b><\/p>\n

This charming fishing frog is ready to star in his own fairy tale<\/p>\n

By Alice Wang<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Diamond Rosettes<\/b><\/p>\n

Take chip carving to the next level with four unique geometric designs<\/p>\n

By Nikolas Rocha<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Walking Farmer<\/b><\/p>\n

Get a groove on and put some movement into your carvings<\/p>\n

By Blake Lunsford<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sunflower Starburst<\/b><\/p>\n

Catch the summer sun in a medium relief carving that exudes happiness<\/p>\n

By Dustin Strenke<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Easy Dolphin<\/b><\/p>\n

Whittle a sweet, pocket-sized sea mammal<\/p>\n

By Tom Hindes<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

Technique<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mustache Man<\/b><\/p>\n

Curve the centerline to add interest and a natural flow to carvings<\/p>\n

By Dave Dion<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

Web Extras<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Upcoming Events – <\/i><\/b><\/span>Find information on future carving shows in our Calendar of Events<\/a> section.<\/p>\n

Free Projects –<\/i><\/b><\/span> Check out our online collection of carving projects and patterns under the Free Articles<\/a> section.<\/p>\n

Club Information – <\/i><\/b><\/span>Discover what carving clubs<\/a> are active in your area on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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