· A valuable guide to learning how to wood carving whimsical figures and objects in tree bark · Provides a complete step-by-step project for carving a magical

FEATURES Saluting the Best By Mindy Kinsey Announcing the winners of the 2012 Best Carving Design Contest 2012 Woodcarver of the Year: By Bob Duncan Honoring th

Featured in this issue: Summer carving projects for beginners Workshop designs One knife project - carve a folk figure in under two hours Friendship cane -group

FEATURES (Bark) Cottage Industry By Bob Duncan Rick Jensen has taught America how to carve cottages from bark Moose Antler Madness By Kathleen Ryan Five antler

TECHNIQUES Making Bamboo Walking Sticks By Lora S. Irish Add a carved topper to a ready-made shaft for an easy personalized stick Carving an Angry Face By Harol