Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine

Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine The world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers. Includes patterns, techniques, tips, and projects.

πŸͺ΅ Carving Faces in Wood ✨ Your beginner’s guide to creating lifelike EYES πŸ‘€, NOSES πŸ‘ƒ, MOUTHS πŸ‘„, and HAIR β€”all from a sin...
10/02/2025

πŸͺ΅ Carving Faces in Wood ✨ Your beginner’s guide to creating lifelike EYES πŸ‘€, NOSES πŸ‘ƒ, MOUTHS πŸ‘„, and HAIR β€”all from a single block of wood!
🌟 Discover how to pull hand-carved MAGIC straight from the grain 🌳 and bring characters to life with distinct, expressive features. Learn this technique.
πŸ“š Only $19.99 at Fox Chapel Publishing πŸ‘‰ http://foxchapelpublishing.com/ πŸ›’ Don’t just carve woodβ€”carve PERSONALITY! πŸͺ“❀️

πŸ‚πŸŽƒ Happy OCTOBER, carvers & creators! ✨ Woodcarving Illustrated has you COVERED this spooky-season πŸ‘»πŸͺ“πŸͺ΅From fresh news πŸ“° ...
10/01/2025

πŸ‚πŸŽƒ Happy OCTOBER, carvers & creators! ✨ Woodcarving Illustrated has you COVERED this spooky-season πŸ‘»πŸͺ“πŸͺ΅
From fresh news πŸ“° to can’t-miss events πŸŽ‰ plus our NEW seasonal magazines packed with carving & whittling projects that will boost your skills πŸ’ͺ and sharpen your techniques πŸ”ͺ
We’re PUMPED for October artistry 🍁πŸ”₯β€”what are YOU carving this month? Drop it in the comments β¬‡οΈπŸ§‘

πŸŽƒπŸ‚ Simple Folk Art Pumpkins with BIG charm! πŸͺ΅βœ¨The secret technique? πŸ‘‰ Keep those tool marks visible πŸ‘€πŸ”¨β€”they give your pu...
09/30/2025

πŸŽƒπŸ‚ Simple Folk Art Pumpkins with BIG charm! πŸͺ΅βœ¨
The secret technique? πŸ‘‰ Keep those tool marks visible πŸ‘€πŸ”¨β€”they give your pumpkin that rustic, rough-hewn vibe 🍁🀎 No two are alike, and that’s the beauty!
🌟 Each carving tells its own story through those unique woodcarving marks πŸͺ“πŸ’«
https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/simple-folk-art-pumpkins/
Rustic. Perfectly imperfect. 🧑 What project are you carving this fall? πŸŽƒ

Happy Monday! πŸͺ΅βœ¨ Do you belong to a carving club? If not… You SHOULD! πŸ™ŒπŸŽ‰ Join the conversation, find a carving club in y...
09/29/2025

Happy Monday! πŸͺ΅βœ¨ Do you belong to a carving club? If not… You SHOULD! πŸ™ŒπŸŽ‰ Join the conversation, find a carving club in your area, and connect with fellow carvers right here πŸ‘‰ https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/clubs/ πŸŒπŸ”
Swap tips πŸ’‘, show off your latest creations πŸ–ΌοΈ, and become part of a AMAZING woodcarving community πŸͺ“❀️

🚨✨ LAST DAY TOMORROW!!! ✨🚨WARNING: This sale may cause uncontrollable inspiration, spontaneous carving, and an epic work...
09/27/2025

🚨✨ LAST DAY TOMORROW!!! ✨🚨

WARNING: This sale may cause uncontrollable inspiration, spontaneous carving, and an epic workshop glow-up. Handle with excitement! πŸ€―πŸ˜‚

πŸͺ΅ Woodcarving Illustrated BACK ISSUES are on πŸ”₯

πŸŽ‰ ONLY $3.77 EACH (Reg. $7.99) when you grab 8+ issues!
πŸ“š Stock up on seasonal carving projects for Halloween & Christmas πŸŽƒπŸŽ„β€”your workshop will thank you!

πŸ’₯ PLUS: Get a FREE $35 DIGITAL BONUS PACK with your order! πŸ’₯

πŸ›’ SHOP NOW πŸ‘‰ https://foxchapelpublishing.com/collections/wci-back-issues

⚑️ One of the BIGGEST sales of the year!
πŸ“¦ In-stock back issues only.
⏰ Sale ENDS TOMORROW at MIDNIGHT!

πŸ”₯ Don’t wait… your chisels are counting on you! πŸƒπŸ’¨

Don’t miss your chance to grab Woodcarving Illustrated back issues for just $3.77 each (regularly $7.99) when you purcha...
09/25/2025

Don’t miss your chance to grab Woodcarving Illustrated back issues for just $3.77 each (regularly $7.99) when you purchase 8 or more. Perfect time to fill the gaps in your collection!

⏳ Sale ends Sunday, 9/28 at midnight! Link to sale in first comment!

πŸ–ŒοΈβœ¨ Keep your brushes carving-ready! πŸͺ΅ Whether you’re painting dragons πŸ‰ or detail work, proper care = longer life for y...
09/25/2025

πŸ–ŒοΈβœ¨ Keep your brushes carving-ready! πŸͺ΅ Whether you’re painting dragons πŸ‰ or detail work, proper care = longer life for your brushes:
βœ… Acrylics β†’ keep a water container handy πŸ’§ (the paint dries fast!)
βœ… Oils β†’ clean with paint thinner first πŸ›’οΈ then wash with water
βœ… Always store brushes upright ⬆️ to protect bristles
πŸ‘‰ Read the full guide here: https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/paintbrush-care-for-carvers/

🚨✨ MASSIVE SEMI-ANNUAL SALE ALERT ✨🚨πŸͺ΅ Woodcarving Illustrated BACK ISSUES are on πŸ”₯πŸŽ‰ ONLY $3.77 EACH (Reg. $7.99) when yo...
09/24/2025

🚨✨ MASSIVE SEMI-ANNUAL SALE ALERT ✨🚨
πŸͺ΅ Woodcarving Illustrated BACK ISSUES are on πŸ”₯

πŸŽ‰ ONLY $3.77 EACH (Reg. $7.99) when you grab 8+ issues!
πŸ“š Stock up on carving tips, tools, & projects galore!

πŸ’₯ PLUS: Get a FREE $35 DIGITAL BONUS PACK with your order! πŸ’₯

πŸ›’ SHOP NOW πŸ‘‰ https://foxchapelpublishing.com/collections/wci-back-issues

⚑️ One of the BIGGEST sales of the year!
πŸ“¦ In-stock back issues only.
πŸ—“οΈ Ends SUNDAY 09/28/25 at MIDNIGHT!

⏰ Don’t snooze… these deals will be GONE before you know it! πŸƒπŸ’¨

πŸ”₯πŸ‰ Ready to take your carving skills from basic to legendary? ✨ The Carving Fantasy Creatures book is packed with step-b...
09/23/2025

πŸ”₯πŸ‰ Ready to take your carving skills from basic to legendary? ✨ The Carving Fantasy Creatures book is packed with step-by-step projects like a shelf-sitting dragon (yes, really! 🐲) & more!
πŸͺšπŸͺ΅ Perfect for sharpening your techniques and bringing magical creatures to life.
Grab your copy here πŸ‘‰ https://foxchapelpublishing.com/products/carving-fantasy-creatures

πŸŽ‰ Join the Woodcarving Illustrated Forum where carvers from ALL over the world 🌍 are chatting, sharing, and inspiring ot...
09/22/2025

πŸŽ‰ Join the Woodcarving Illustrated Forum where carvers from ALL over the world 🌍 are chatting, sharing, and inspiring others.
πŸͺ΅βœοΈπŸ’¬ The Woodcarving Illustrated Forum is buzzing RIGHT NOW with carvers swapping tips and sharing projects.
πŸ”₯ Come join the discussion today! Forums - https://forum.woodcarvingillustrated.com/

✨ Weekend Woodcarver Tip: Make the most of your time in the workshop! Focus on one skill at a timeβ€”like detailingβ€”while ...
09/20/2025

✨ Weekend Woodcarver Tip: Make the most of your time in the workshop! Focus on one skill at a timeβ€”like detailingβ€”while working on a small, fun project.
Pick a new wood, sharpen your tools, and set up a comfy workspace. πŸͺ΅πŸ’Ί Don’t forget to enjoy the process and capture your progress! πŸ“Έ
Your hands (and your creativity) will thank you.

πŸ‘‹ Say hello to Herman from Minnesota! β„οΈπŸˆ He’s a little football fan ready for the cold β€” and he’s the perfect project t...
09/17/2025

πŸ‘‹ Say hello to Herman from Minnesota! β„οΈπŸˆ He’s a little football fan ready for the cold β€” and he’s the perfect project to sharpen your V-cut skills.
πŸͺ΅πŸ’‘ Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned carver, this fun carving challenges you to perfect your V-cuts and create clean, precise lines every time. Small details, big impact!
Grab your tools and start carving Herman β€” it’s all about technique and practice! πŸͺ“βœ‹ https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/herman-from-minnesota/

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