Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 73 Holiday 2015

PATTERNSCowboy SnowmanBy Gerald and Barb SearsDetailed patterns & painting tips help you make a Wild West snowmanA Chip-Carved ChristmasBy Bruce & Judy NicholasCreate a tree full of festive chip-carved holiday ornamentsTECHNIQUESVictorian Father ChristmasBy John ZanzalariA Specialized finishing technique makes this carving look like a well-loved heirloomPROJECTSCustomize This SantaBy Dale GreenMix and match accessories or create a custom scene to personalize this Santa carving projectWhistle a Holiday TuneBy Don SwartzCute Santa carving is also a functional whistle2-in-1 Heart PendantBy T.J. MilliganWhittle this double pendant from one piece of woodSanta Sampler PlateBy John NiggemeyerCombine a chip carving and relief to create a unique holiday decorationCarving a HedgehogBy Leah GoddardAdorable realistic critter can be carved in an afternoonIce Skate OrnamentBy Keoma McCaffreyAdd an unexpected embellishment to an easy power-carved ornamentChip-Carved Tea BoxBy Marty LeenhoutsA unique way to store and serve a common beverageCard Holder SantaBy Tom BoreckiSimple design on an oversized clothespin makes a versatile projectNativity OrnamentsBy Janet BolyardRelief-carved set tells the nativity story in four scenesElves in the TrenchesBy Jim LeClairePay tribute to the folks who really do the work on ChristmasHoliday Penguin OrnamentBy Bob YanceyQuick and easy ornament can be carved in a few hoursA Snowy RideBy Floyd RhadiganCarving the pieces to this scene will help while away the winter