Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 28 Fall 2004

Folk Art Fox                                                                                     
Here’s a quick and easy project with lots of appeal.
Ozark Grin                                                                                                    
Carving legend Harold Enlow shows you why the mouth, more than any part of the face, enhances the look of a figure.
Carving a Realistic Dachshund                                                   
Mastering these basic techniques will enable you to bring any breed of dog out of the wood.
From the Mind of James
The imaginative and award-winning works of James Fecteau will fuel your passion for carving. 
Paint a Scandinavian-Style Troll
Master carver Harley Refsal shares his techniques for painting the character you carved from the last issue. 
Caribou Pattern by Gordon Stiller
Introducing a new regular pattern column from Gordon Stiller’s pattern archive of about 2,500 land and sea animals.
Extreme Pumpkin Carving
This October, showcase your carving skills with something special for Halloween.
Product Review
Sealing and priming is faster and more effective and blending is purer with the new JansenArt Traditions high quality matte acrylic paint.
Celebrating Small Victories
Here’s a challenge—try carving in a 2″ x 2″ cube. You won’t believe these carvers’ work from the Dayton, Ohio, Artistry in Wood competitions. 
Sassafras Turtle
Leo Datzman, a winner in the WCI-Woodcraft® Supply 2003 Wildlife Carving Contest, recalls what he did for his tortoise to finish first in the Amateur—Other Wildlife division. 
Swiss Woodcarvings     
Bulldog Bulletin Board
Bow-wow wow! Kathy Wise shows how to relief carve this popular dog to watch over your messages and reminders. 
An Introduction to Carving Miniature—Netsuke
Welcome to Susan Wraight’s small, small world of netsuke, part of Japanese traditional dress now highly sought after collector pieces worth $1,000s.
Lost in Thought Santa—Pattern Profile    
Wood Review: Tulipwood
Not easy to carve but its rich colors, fine texture and straight grain make it appealing. 
The Dream Weaver                                                                                 
There’s much to learn from professional woodcarver Ian Norbury, whose carvings are in collections all over the world.
Ultimate Power Sharpener
Put to the test, this sharpening machine has a lot going for it, including easy handling of heavy-duty carving tools while running fast enough to make a sharp, polished cutting edge relatively quick.
Regular Columns
Publisher’s Letter
From Our Mailbag
News & Notes
Tips & Techniques
Relief Column from Lora S. Irish
Reader’s Gallery
Calendar of Events
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