Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 49 Holiday 2009

FEATURES Carving an 1880s Western Train Members of the Caricature Carvers of America join forces to create a nostalgic display 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 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