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

04/25/2025

Subscriber spotlight: this expertly-carved blue-footed b***y turned out awesome! Grab the Spring 2025 issue to try the pattern yourself.

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04/21/2025

Swipe to see the progress. ⏩ There’s something satisfying about seeing a carving piece take shape—one cut at a time. is whittling his way through the Windy Cowboy pattern from Carving Classic Cowboys, and we’re loving the progress!

Shop the pattern using the link in bio.

04/14/2025

This is how woodcarvers decorate. 🪵
Shoutout to Fradsham for sharing their incredible Woodcarving Illustrated magazine stash—it’s clear they know a thing or two about carving! Thanks for making us part of your woodshop.

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03/18/2025

Woodcarving Illustrated had a wonderful weekend attending the Lancaster County Woodcarvers 50th annual Wonders in Wood show! What great turn out this year and seven members of the Caricature Carvers of America were in the house!! Seen here is Managing Editor Dorissa Bolinski flanked on the left by Kevin Applegate, Bob Hershey, Dennis Thornton, and Jim Hiser. To her right are Joe You, Blake Lunsford, and Jeff Bailey.

03/17/2025

📣 Meet the Maker: Charles Banks Edition.

Banks relies on one tool—his whittling knife—to create stunning Scandinavian-style carvings. Get to know the man behind the knife in his interview with Woodcarving Illustrated.

03/14/2025

A common question is how John uses a table saw safely. Here is a condensed explanation of how he prepares a cut.
He says he still breaks out into a cold sweat occasionally 😆

Video description: John stands at a table saw in his wood shop. He shows how he gauges the distance between the blade and the fence with his hand. He holds up his hands at the end to show he’s still got all ten fingers.

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03/10/2025

For John Furniss, woodworking isn’t about what you see—it’s about what you feel. After losing his sight in 2005, he turned to woodcraft, mastering the art of shaping, sanding, and sculpting stunning pieces by touch alone.

His story is proof that creativity knows no limits!

To learn more about his journey, purchase "The Blindwoodsman Book," co-written by John and his wife, Anni. Available for purchase here: https://loom.ly/OaV8k0o

video description: John works in his woodshop choosing chisels to work with. He holds the chisel up to a wood piece as it spins on a lathe. The chisel carves away wood and creates groove patterns. Sawdust falls in slow motion. He cuts off the top of the wood to create a lid. He scoops out wood from the center to create a bowl. He holds up a finished salt cellar and smiles. A book cover is shown with John on the cover. He is blind and has his eyes closed. He has long curly brown hair. The book is titled “The Blind Woodsman: One Man’s Journey to Find Purpose on the Other Side of Darkness”

03/08/2025

The reviews are in! .lacasse released his new book Carving Faces in Wood last summer and it’s been very well received.

“Get this book if you’re serious about carving!” says

With lots of practice and determination, you too can master the art of carving faces and shorten the learning curve through Alec’s hard-earned techniques and tips. Have you ordered your copy yet?! Order now using the link in bio.

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03/07/2025

Known for his natural and stylized portraits using "found" materials, .lacasse has learned a thing or two after carving for over 17 years.

After teaching his first carving class at 13, Alec is now the founder and lead instructor for the Fundamentals of Woodcarving School.

Woodcarving Illustrated caught up with Alec and "traveled back in time" to give his younger self advice on the 6 things he wished he knew before he started carving. Read the full blog here: https://loom.ly/x51PDmw.

03/04/2025

Chisel by chisel, one moment—it’s a block of wood. The next? A face filled with emotion.
LaCasse has mastered the art of carving faces, watch until the end for the final reveal! 👀

If you want to learn to carve faces yourself, grab his book Carving Faces in Wood available here: foxchapelpublishing.com/LACASSE

03/03/2025

📣 Meet the Maker: Alec LaCasse 🪵

Wood doesn’t carve itself—there’s always a skilled maker behind it. Every Monday this March, we're showcasing the incredible artists and woodworkers that make up the carving community. This week? We're highlighting Alec LaCasse, the author of Carving Faces in Wood and lead instructor/founder of Fundamentals of Woodcarving School.

Fun Fact: Alec has been teaching carving to students since he was 13 years old.

Check back tomorrow to watch as he transforms wood into expressive, lifelike portraits with precision and artistry.

02/02/2025

❄️🪵 Why not carve fun projects like this hibernation bear until warmer weather springs upon us? Find this pattern in our winter issue here: https://loom.ly/Htny2nM

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Everything for the woodcarving enthusiast, from tips and techniques and tool reviews to patterns and instructions for amazing projects that both beginners and advanced carvers alike.

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