Carve a World of Gnomes is an exciting project guide for both beginner and intermediate carvers that incorporates international influence! Featuring 7 step-by-step wood carving projects with full-size patterns and detailed painting instructions, this booklet takes you around the world to various countries by way of adorable gnomes to carve. From a Kentish gnome who redirects lost belugas back out to sea to a Peruvian gnome who herds a semi-wild alpaca flock in the Andes, each carving represents different parts of the world and includes charming character backstories specific to the land. Also included is an additional bonus project of an adorable miniature gnome home!

A new twist on one of the most popular carving subjects, Carve a World of Gnomes is an exciting project guide that incorporates international influence! Featuring 7 step-by-step wood carving projects with full-size patterns and detailed painting instructions, this booklet takes you around the world to various countries by way of adorable gnomes to carve. From a Kentish gnome who redirects lost belugas back out to sea to a Peruvian gnome who herds a semi-wild alpaca flock in the Andes, each design represents different parts of the world and includes charming character backstories specific to the land. Ranging from beginner to intermediate, author Nikki Reese’s approachable carving style and use of color will have any carver creating a global gnome collection! Also included is an additional bonus project of an adorable miniature gnome home!

This summer issue of Woodcarving Illustrated shines a spotlight on small but mighty projects! Ranging in size from a whittled aquarium that can fit inside a matchbox to a summery Circle of Chips wall hanging, the projects featured in this issue are perfect for every carver. Carve a petite unicorn, a chip carved jewelry box, stylized sharks, a realistic tropical fish, a scallop shell relief carving, and more! Also included in this issue are impressive artist features, workshop tips, reader galleries (plus a new challenge!), and bonus patterns and projects.

Get new carving inspiration with this spring issue of Woodcarving Illustrated! From a super simple unicorn and a Valentine’s Day monster to a stylized koi fish and a cartoon handyman caricature, this spring issue is filled with tons of playful and skill-building projects! With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, carving patterns, and expert guidance, you’ll carve a man in the moon, a gnome with balloons, a boisterous bunny, and so much more! Also included in this issue is are detailed product reviews of the Tibro axe and Jonaker hatchet, artist spotlights, reader galleries, bonus patterns and projects, and more!

Be inspired by this skill-building issue of Woodcarving Illustrated! From a three-step scarecrow pin to an expressive Jack-o’-lantern, this fall issue is teeming with mysterious and magical projects to complement the crisp welcome of fall. With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, carving patterns, and expert guidance, you’ll carve a spooky Santa, classic rosette chip carving, trick-or-treat caricature, tiny gnome home, witch shelf-sitter, and so much more! Also included in this issue are stunning artist features, simple stretches to stay comfortable while you carve, a detailed product review of the MakerX® rotary tool and airbrush, workshop hacks, reader galleries, bonus patterns and projects, and more!

Learn everything you need to know to keep all your woodcarving tools and knives sharp and in tip top shape! This condensed guide offers clear, step-by-step guidance to walk beginners through the basics of sharpening knives, gouges, V-tools, and chisels. Also included are informative sections on safety, basic sharpening techniques, what to keep in your sharpening kit, tool storage and cleanup tips, protecting sharp edges, cleaning stops, and sharpening stones. Learn essential tips and tricks from expert artist and best-selling author Lora Irish in this must-have guide that belongs in every woodcarver’s library!

A woodcarving book devoted solely to magical little creatures! Learn to Carve Gnomes, Trolls, and Mythical Creatures boasts a menagerie of 15 step-by-step woodcarving projects, from a mushroom house, unicorn, and gnome to a wizard, dragon, elf, and more. Beginners and pros alike will get a kick out of these charming designs, all featuring charismatic personality.