{"id":24551,"date":"2025-10-30T15:42:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T19:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodcarvingillustrated.com\/?p=24551"},"modified":"2025-12-23T09:08:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:08:02","slug":"woodcarving-illustrated-winter-issue-issue-113","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodcarvingillustrated.com\/woodcarving-illustrated-winter-issue-issue-113\/","title":{"rendered":"Woodcarving Illustrated Winter Issue, Issue #113"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Winter 2025 issue of <\/em>Woodcarving Illustrated includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques. <\/em>This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com or 1-800-457-9112.<\/em><\/p>\n

Scroll down for a sneak peek!<\/h3>\n

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In This Issue<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Techniques<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
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Santa\u2019s List<\/b><\/p>\n

Discover a unique painting technique that provides a stunning depth of color<\/p>\n

By Kevin Applegate<\/i><\/p>\n

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Cottonwood Bark Santa<\/b><\/p>\n

Embrace the uniqueness of this free-form wood and use its flaws to your advantage<\/p>\n

By Bob Hershey<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

Projects<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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White Christmas Bear<\/b><\/p>\n

This friendly guy is ready to spread some cheer during the holidays<\/p>\n

By Dale Green<\/i><\/p>\n

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Lumberjack Santa<\/b><\/p>\n

Carve an undercover Claus who\u2019s hunting for the perfect Christmas tree<\/p>\n

By Jonathan Creason<\/i><\/p>\n

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Arctic Fox<\/b><\/p>\n

Practice carving movement with this frosty creature on the run<\/p>\n

By Wouter de Bruijn<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Happy Christmas Tree<\/b><\/p>\n

Get into the holiday spirit with a cheerful carving that looks like a cartoon character<\/p>\n

By Gerard Canavan<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Bottle Buddy Santa<\/b><\/p>\n

Create a gift that keeps on giving with a jolly bottle opener<\/p>\n

By Dwayne Gosnell<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Santa Pyrography<\/b><\/p>\n

A few basic woodburning nibs create a jolly and easy holiday wall hanging<\/p>\n

By Minisa Robinson<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Christmas Elf<\/b><\/p>\n

Showcase the hard workers of the North Pole as they prepare for Santa\u2019s big night<\/p>\n

By Matt Kincade<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

Patterns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Caricature Candy Cane<\/b><\/p>\n

Big posable hands and friendly expressions make these ornaments irresistible<\/p>\n

By Pete Zanauskas<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Elf Boot Ornament<\/b><\/p>\n

These festive little ornaments make a charming jingle jangle<\/p>\n

By Wade Huggins<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Festive Rolling Pins<\/b><\/p>\n

Cook up a chip-carved holiday cookie press\u00a0 <\/span> <\/i><\/p>\n

By Jan Jenson<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Chip-Carved Ornaments<\/b><\/p>\n

A layer of acrylic paint accentuates a festive design<\/span><\/p>\n

By Charlene Lynum<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Old Fashioned Ornaments<\/b><\/p>\n

Imitate the look of retro glass decorations with this fun project<\/p>\n

By Jim Hiser<\/i><\/p>\n

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Two-in-One Knife Box<\/b><\/p>\n

Keep carving tools safe and ready to go with this compact geometric case<\/p>\n

By Marty Leenhouts<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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