TECHNIQUES

Carving and Printing a Christmas Card
By Dan Clarke
Use traditional woodblock printing to turn your carving into a card

Easy Dogs for Beginning Carvers
By Mary Duke Guldan
Use craft knives to carve these basic versions of man's best friend

Painting Your Carvings
By Virginia Kodadek
Learn techniques you can apply to any carving

Convertible Shaving Horse
By Laverne "Sid" Sidler
Portable bench changes from shaving horse to carving

PROJECTS

Checking the List
By Ellis Olson
Use basic relief cuts and simple shaping to carve a folk art Santa

Carving a Spiral Bulb Ornament
By Lyle Morgan
Any carver can make this complex-looking ornament

Carving a Sleepy Wolf
By Desiree Hajny
Carve, burn, and paint to create a realistic wildlife sculpture

Folk Art Angel
By Gerald Smith
Simple carving can be used as an ornament, pin, or pendant

Joyful Santa Plaque
By Bob Biermann
Incised relief design celebrates the joy of the season

Whittling Moravian Star Ornaments
By Jody Sebring
Use one knife and simple geometry to carve stars in various sizes

Peaceful Village Wreath
By Betty Padden
Carve individual pieces and glue them together for a dramatic presentation

Old World Father Christmas
By Dave Francis
Cozy-looking carving carries symbols of Christmas

Segmented Snowman Ornament
By Sandy Smith
Simple joints help this snowman dance

Carving a Holly Spoon
By Glenn Stewart
Simple painting highlights the attractive design

Springerle Ornaments
By John Niggemeyer
Festive designs resemble traditional German Christmas cookies