FEATURESStunning Soap CarvingBy Kathleen RyanExperts turn simple soap into works of artCarving and Turning: LathesBy Bob DuncanMake your own carving blanks while learning a new hobbyPATTERNSFantastic WizardBy Shawn CipaStylized design is easy to carve and customizeCeltic Twist Green ManBy Lora S. IrishCombine Celtic knotwork with a traditional green man for a modern relief carvingWant-A-BeBy Dennis and Susan ThorntonA fun caricature of a mule who wants to be so much morePROJECTSTurning Over a New LeafBy Keoma McCaffreyUpcycle a vintage wooden bowl with power-carved leavesLittle StinkerBy Bob HersheyAmusing skunk caricature is easy to customizeChip-Carved Bread BoardBy Wayne BartonCustomize the design to make a personalized kitchen decorationFloral Love SpoonBy Barry OnslowCombine power carving with hand tools to make this attractive projectScrambled EggsBy John ReichlingTransform turned eggs into whimsical fishCarving a Northern CardinalBy Terry EverittUse disposable blades to carve this colorful songbirdCarving a Native AmericanBy Stu MartinRealistic Western icon is simple but powerfulPower Carving a Morning GloryBy Wanda MarshUse a delicate touch to carve this stunning flowerTECHNIQUESCarving a Soap FlowerBy Sue WagnerSoft and lacking grain, a bar of soap is easy to carveLearn to Paint: Spring TulipsBy Betty PaddenPractice painting with this new series; start by learning about acrylic paints, brushes, and blending