The Holiday 2015 Issue ofWoodcarving Illustrated features a variety of holiday-themed projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques. This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, www.foxchapelpublishing.com, 1-800-457-9112.

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In This Issue:

Projects

Customize This Santa

By Dale Green

Mix and match accessories or create a custom scene to personalize this Santa carving project

Whistle a Holiday Tune

By Don Swartz

Cute Santa carving is also a functional whistle

2-in-1 Heart Pendant

By T.J. Milligan

Whittle this double pendant from one piece of wood

Santa Sampler Plate

By John Niggemeyer

Combine chip carving and relief to create a unique holiday decoration

Carving a Hedgehog

By Leah Goddard

Adorable realistic critter can be carved in an afternoon

Ice Skate Ornament

By Keoma McCaffrey

Add an unexpected embellishment to an easy power-carved ornament

Chip-Carved Tea Box

By Marty Leenhouts

A unique way to store and serve a common beverage

Find the Reversed Chip Carving Patterns Here!

Card Holder Santa

By Tom Borecki

Simple design on an oversized clothespin makes a versatile project

Nativity Ornaments

By Nancy Bolyard

Relief-carved set tells the nativity story in four scenes

Elves in the Trenches

By Jim LeClaire

Pay tribute to the folks who really do the work on Christmas

Holiday Penguin Ornament

By Bob Yancey

Quick and easy ornament can be carved in a few hours

A Snowy Ride

By Floyd Rhadigan

Carving the pieces to this scene will help while away the winter

Patterns

Cowboy Snowman

By Gerald and Barb Sears

Detailed patterns & painting tips help you make a Wild West snowman

A Chip-Carved Christmas

By Bruce and Judy Nicholas

Create a tree full of festive chip-carved holiday ornaments

Techniques

Victorian Father Christmas

By John Zanzalari

A specialized finishing technique makes this carving look like a well-loved heirloom

Product Reviews

Kutzall Grit Rasps

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Arbortech TurboShaft

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WoodcarvingIllustrated.com Exclusives

Holiday Gift Guide 2015

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Puffin Pattern

Pattern by Gordon and Marsha Stiller

Northern bird is at home underwater and in the air

Click Here to download the pattern and details on puffins

Comedy Duo

By Floyd Rhadigan

Carvings pay homage to two real-life caricatures

Click Here to download patterns and painting instructions for the Laurel and Hardy caricatures

Cowboy Hat Ornament

By Keoma McCaffrey

Power-carve a perfect hat ornament in a few hours

Click Here to download instructions and patterns for these fun ornaments

Great Blue Sea Design Contest 2016

Get the complete rules rules and send your entry

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