Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 40 Fall 2007

First Cuts A carver's journey to becoming a member of the Caricature Carvers of America  2007 Woodcarver of the Year To see who was honored for their achievements in the carving community!  Pipe Dreams By Chuck Coker Creating beautiful faux ivory carvings from PVC pipe The Wood Sculptures of Darwin Dower Historic rural life captured in amazing detail PROJECTS Ivory Billed Woodpecker By Gordon and Marsha Stiller  Laughing Bear By Jim Villars  Simple cuts add texture to this happy fellow  Country Charm Quilt Squares  By Lora S. Irish  Classic fruit motifs are easy to carve  African Elephant  By Desiree Hajny  Woodburning makes it easy to reproduce a leathery texture  English Renaissance Candlesticks  By Frederick Wilbur  Repeating design and traditional elements combine for a striking display  Carving a Traditional Bowl & Spoon  By David Bragg  Functional items showcase the beauty of wood  Colorful Snake Cane  By Ron Darnell  Combine realistic and stylized elements for a striking project TECHNIQUES Chip-Carved Letters By Barry McKenzie Simple block style is easy to carve Basic Cuts By Chris Pye  Master the five basic cuts to increase your carving efficiency DEPARTMENTS Editor's Letter  News & Notes  From Our Mailbag  Tips & Techniques  Reader Gallery  New Products  Judge's Critique  Relief Column  Calendar of Events Coming Features  Advertising Directory & Classifieds  Teacher's Corner