Carving Christmas Whistle Ornaments


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Looking for something different to carve for Christmas? This is it. These fanciful ornaments double as whistles and are sure to delight children and adults alike. They can take a variety of shapes and forms, as you can see in the gallery. In fact, the idea of making carved whistles is not limited to Christmas ornaments. The tone and pitch of the whistles is determined by the size of the hole, so a variety of notes can be achieved by the carver. The toy soldier carved in this book has two holes giving dual tones. Kelley makes carving the whistles simple and fun. Each step is clearly illustrated and explained, using full color photographs. 12 patterns are provided, but once you get the hang of it you will probably be drawing your own. A fun book full of Christmas spirit.




Chip Carved Christmas Ornaments


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Chip carving, one of the earliest forms of traditional woodcarving, is also one of the easiest methods for beginners to learn. Create a tree full of festive chip-carved holiday ornaments with this handy guide.




Creative Christmas Carving


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Carvers will find this collection of 24 Santa and snowman designs especially delightful because they are both whimsical and classy. A step-by-step tutorial is included and detailed patterns with complete paint charts are supplied for each figure. Any incidental elements such as wooden eggs or cutouts are easily available at craft stores. With the help of this guide, even beginning carvers can create heirloom ornaments they will proudly display at Christmastime for many years to come.




Carving & Painting Christmas Ornaments


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Carve and paint your own festive wooden Christmas ornaments, with step-by-step projects, detailed instructions, original patterns, and inspiring color photographs.




Handcarved Christmas (Best of WCI)


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This compilation of favorite Christmas carving projects from "Woodcarving Illustrated" includes 36 projects ranging from ornaments to decorations and gifts.




Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 73 Holiday 2015


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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 & 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 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 a 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 Card Holder Santa By Tom Borecki Simple design on an oversized clothespin makes a versatile project Nativity Ornaments By Janet 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




Carving Songbird Ornaments with Power


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Learn all the steps necessary to create unique carved wooden Christmas tree ornaments. 132 clear color photos illustrate every step for a songbird project and 23 additional patterns, ranging from an American Goldfinch to a Titmouse. Provide new and exciting challenges, including a unique method for attaching the finished songbird to a tree, wreath, or centerpiece. The text includes necessary references for feather parts, types, groupings, and texturing; eye setting or carving; the tools required to successfully complete these projects, and instruction for painting and sealing the completed ornament. Create heirloom decorative songbird ornaments that will pass down through future generations. This book brings challenges for novices and joy for experienced carvers.




Carving Santa Ornaments with Tom Wolfe


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Tom leads the carver through the process of creating a beautiful Santa ornament for the tree or to be displayed on a stand. A basic understanding of carving techniques is all that is needed to follow these fully-illustrated step-by-step instructions.




How to Carve a Great Santa


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·An exciting Christmas carving book featuring so many Santas - the most requested subject among the carving community ·A newly updated edition featuring 26 new step-by-step projects, newly added techniques and tips, and other updates that make instructions easier to read and accomplish for all skill levels ·A total of 30 Santa carving patterns, from the classic to the whimsical, representing the best of Woodcarving Illustrated ·Includes a fun history section about of Santa Claus along with an inspiring gallery of carvings depicting his different images throughout the world ·Easy-to-follow tutorials with accompanying full-size, ready-to-use patterns ·Contains expert finishing tips and techniques to make your Santa shine