FEATURESAgainst the GrainBy Mindy KinseyBook and exhibition showcase unusual designs in woodCarving in KenyaBy Bob DuncanAfrican artist creates a successful business teaching others to carveMiniature MarvelsBy Kathleen RyanDalton Ghetti carves intricate designs in pencil graphiteRoughouts & KitsBy Bob DuncanGet to the fun part faster by starting with a pre-cut blankPROJECTSCarving a SnowmanBy Lori DickieTurn a generic basswood shape into a charming snowmanMaking a Mouse in a Stocking OrnamentBy Leah GoddardCute ornament shows off your attention to detail and realistic carving skillsPlayful Reindeer OrnamentBy Floyd RhadiganCarve this quick and easy ornament for everyone on your listFolk-Art Napkin RingsBy Jeff PretzCarve and paint these colorful pieces in an afternoonSimple Folk-Art SantaBy Mike DeiterMake a unique band-saw blank and complete the carving in a weekendCarving a ZebraBy Moses KirimiKenyan carver created a stylized zebraTramp Art Christmas TreeBy Andy DiPaceSimple seasonal design is quick and easy to carveRelief Carving a Traditional OrnamentBy Glenn StewartVersatile design can be a pin or an ornamentWhittling a SantaBy Gayle IhlenfeldtUse just knife to carve most of this holiday favoriteCarving a Double Ball-in-CageBy Joseph A. SavareseUse hand tools to create a whimsical but exacting projectCarving a Baby ShoeBy Howard HawreyCommemorate a birth or first Christmas with a unique version of a traditional giftCarving a Realistic RaccoonBy Desiree HajnyCreate a realistic piece by carving, woodburning, and painting