Woodcarving Illustrated Holiday 2009 - Issue #49 BUY NOW   SUBSCRIBE TODAY FEATURES Carving an 1880s Western Train Members of the Caricature Carvers of America join forces to create a nostalgic display

On The Cover Heirloom Santa Ornament by Wayne Shinlever

Techniques
	Drilling Clean Holes By Bob Duncan Easily store back issues in a three-ring binder with the aid of this simple jig
	Creating Clothespin Carvings By Forrest Holder Clever idea turns ordinary clothespins into festive Christmas ornaments
	Chip Carver’s Lapboard By Gary MacKay Carve in your living room with this simple shop-made board
Projects
	Carve and Paint an Evergreen Tree By Bob Mason Complement your Christmas carvings with elegant handcarved trees
	Secret Treasures Santa Claus By Deborah Call Santa's chimney doubles as a hidden box
	Hand Carving a Simple Reindeer By Don Swartz Easy-to-carve deer is the perfect complement to your holiday display
	Carving a Star Ornament Star Ornament Jig By Jim Sebring Create colorful holiday ornaments with basic techniques
	Heirloom Santa Ornament By Wayne Shinlever Hand carve this festive design modeled after vintage glass ornaments
	Carve a Christmas Stocking By Chris Pye Delightful project adds country charm to your holiday décor
	Whittling Santa Pencils By Ron Johnson Turn ordinary pencils into festive Santas in eight easy steps
	Carving Farmyard Animals By Irene Bertils and Dusty Dussinger Create ornaments or freestanding toys from these simple designs
	Power Carve a Wooden Spoon By Chuck Solomon and Dave Hamilton Functional project introduces basic power carving techniques
	Passing Preflight Inspection By Sandy Smith Learn texturing secrets and get a behind-the-scenes look at the planning process
	Easy Santa Ornament By Dan Haack Quickly build your holiday inventory with eye stamps and a simple template
	Relief Carve a Winter Lighthouse By Robert Stadtlander Capture the tranquility of a snow-covered landscape with this painted relief scene
	Making Heirloom Baby Rattles By Gene Hochhalter Classic carving projects make thoughtful gifts
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