Saint Nick Cane Topper Carve and paint this great holiday gift in a weekend
By By Phil Bishop
LEFT RIGHT BACK This great topper can be customized for a variety of uses. Reduce the pattern to make a bottle stopper—the perfect gift for wine enthusiasts.
About the Author Phil Bishop is a member of the Caricature Carvers of America. He’s won many awards for his carvings, including a blue ribbon from the International Carvers Congress. Phil and his wife, Vicki, have a very busy teaching schedule and travel across the entire county. They live in Elk City, OK. Phil’s last article for Wood Carving Illustrated was“Mose” in Spring 2004 (Issue 26). For more on the Bishops or to check out their teaching schedule, contact them at 1123 West 6th St., Elk City, OK 73644, 580-225-3109, www.bishopwoodcarving.com. SPECIAL SOURCES The Saint Nick Cane Topper rough-out, number 020-146B, is available from Rossiter Ruff-Outs, P.O. Box 48048, Wichita, KS 67201, 800-825-2657, www.roughouts.com. Because of their size, cane toppers make great weekend projects. The small investments of wood and time make them ideal for gift giving. This Saint Nick topper focuses on facial features, allowing you to hone your skills for larger projects. It also gives you the opportunity to try out new painting or antiquing techniques. Starting with a rough-out gives you a head start on the project.
© 2005 Fox Chapel Publishing Co., Inc. Wood Carving Illustrated Designer: Phil Bishop Illustrator: Jack Kochan Photocopy at 100% Note to professional copying services. You may make up to ten copies of this pattern for the personal use of the buyer of this magazine.
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