Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 49 Holiday 2009

FEATURES

Carving an 1880s Western Train 

Members of the Caricature Carvers of America join forces to create a nostalgic display

Techniques

Drilling Clean Holes

By Bob Duncan

Easily store back issues in a three-ring binder with the aid of this simple jig

Creating Clothespin Carvings

By Forrest Holder

Clever idea turns ordinary clothespins into festive Christmas ornaments

Chip Carver's Lapboard

By Gary MacKay

Carve in your living room with this simple shop-made board

Projects

Carve and Paint an Evergreen Tree

By Bob Mason

Complement your Christmas carvings with elegant handcarved trees

Secret Treasures Santa Claus

By Deborah Call

Santa's chimney doubles as a hidden box

Hand Carving a Simple Reindeer

By Don Swartz

Easy-to-carve deer is the perfect complement to your holiday display

Carving a Star Ornament

By Jim Sebring

Create colorful holiday ornaments with basic techniques

Heirloom Santa Ornament

By Wayne Shinlever

Hand carve this festive design modeled after vintage glass ornaments

Carve a Christmas Stocking

By Chris Pye

Delightful project adds country charm to your holiday décor

Whittling Santa Pencils

By Ron Johnson

Turn ordinary pencils into festive Santas in eight easy steps

Carving Farmyard Animals

By Irene Bertils and Dusty Dussinger

Create ornaments or freestanding toys from these simple designs

Power Carve a Wooden Spoon

By Chuck Solomon and Dave Hamilton

Functional project introduces basic power carving techniques

Passing Preflight Inspection

By Sandy Smith

Learn texturing secrets and get a behind-the-scenes look at the planning process

Easy Santa Ornament

By Dan Haack

Quickly build your holiday inventory with eye stamps and a simple template

Relief Carve a Winter Lighthouse

By Robert Stadtlander

Capture the tranquility of a snow-covered landscape with this painted relief scene

Making Heirloom Baby Rattles

By Gene Hochhalter

Classic carving projects make thoughtful gifts

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Column

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News and Notes

Tips and Techniques

Reader Gallery

Product Review

Relief Column

Calendar of Events

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