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
Click here to read Technical Editor Bob Duncan’s review
Arbortech TurboShaft
Click here to read Technical Editor Bob Duncan’s review
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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