Woodcarving Illustrated - How To Magazine for Carvers: Holiday Memories Santa

Holiday Memories Santa
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Shawn-Cipa on 01/24/2010 20:50:00
 
This Santa project provides an ideal way to display your favorite holiday photo.
It also makes a great gift for family and friends. The folk-style photo holder
is an easy and fun-to-do design that is perfect for beginners, and is a great
break from involved projects that more experienced carvers may be working on.
The design is a very basic shape; it can be carved simply, or details may be
added according to your skill level. For example, I have left the robe simple,
but you may decide to add texture, folds, or ruffles. The tree pot could be
carved as a more elaborately-shaped vessel. Alternatively, you could choose to
omit the beard details for a simple, smooth effect.
I use several gouges to rough out the basic elements and to add details, but a
knife could be used to do most, if not all, of the work. Choose a clear piece of
basswood for both ease of carving and painting purposes. Clamp the blank down
during the roughing-out stage to provide control and ensure safety.
Click here to view the 3-D model of this project.