Woodcarving Magazine Jan/Feb 18 Edición anterior

Issue 160 of Woodcarving is filled with great projects and need-to-know information. Projects this issue include Andrew Thomas’s ammonite; Steve Bisco explores carving a large Georgian-style pierced panel; Paul Purnell explains how to carve a stylised squirrel and acorn; and Celina Muire demonstrates how to create a chain plant holder.

For techniques, Peter Benson explains how to get the most from deep-fluted gouges; Dave Western shares his 20 tips for carving better lovespoons; and Murray Taylor explores four fundamental chip carving cuts and how to create chip-carved borders.

Turn to our feature pages for Dick Onian’s report on the City & Guild Historic Wood and Stone Department Finalist Show; a showcase on the 2017 International Woodcarvers Congress event; and William Barsley talks about a visit by the mastercarvers and conservators from Tokyo University of the Arts.

Meanwhile our ‘Community’ pages provide all the latest news, events and social media highlights, while ‘Kits & Tools’ rounds up the tools and products on the market.