Woodcarving – Issue 186

Issue 186 of Woodcarving magazine is filled with a host of great articles for you.

Our Guest Editor, Steve Bisco, carves and gilds a Georgian-style dolphin and shell dish; and introduces Jo Grogan, who won the Grinling Gibbons 300 Woodcarving Award with her stunning piece, Lace Lobster.

In our Projects section, John Samworth completes his marine creatures series with an elegant seahorse; Kevin Alviti makes a decorative but useful rolling pin; Dave Western celebrates spring with a daffodil panel; Zoe Gertner carves a relief scene of herons in reeds; Cedric Boyns uses several timbers to make a butterfly sculpture; and Cynthia Rogers carves a charming sleepy child figure.

We have some great Techniques pieces for you too, Nic Westermann tackles the challenge of sharpening a Macaroni tool; Mark Gough discusses the use of rasps; and Peter Benson offers some advice on getting the most out of your carving efforts.

In Features, William Barsley continues his carving tour with a visit to Thailand; and we take a closer look at the intricate teak carvings on Thailand’s Sanctuary of Truth.

We also have updates from the carving community and a peek at our next issue.

All this and more in Woodcarving magazine 186!