santa claus Archives - Woodcarving Illustrated https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/tag/santa-claus/ Everything for the woodcarving enthusiast, from tips and techniques and tool reviews to patterns and instructions for amazing projects that both beginners and advanced woodcarvers will love! Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:27:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cropped-Woodcarving-Illustrated-Favicon-120x120.png santa claus Archives - Woodcarving Illustrated https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/tag/santa-claus/ 32 32 Pear-Shaped Santa https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/pear-shaped-santa/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:35:00 +0000 https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/?p=24599 Turned blank allows you to carve without worrying about symmetry...

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]]> Turned blank allows you to carve without worrying about symmetry and proportions

By Roger Beane

Pear-shaped wood turnings allow you to skip the roughing out phase and jump right to carving the details. Plus, the shape offers infinite design possibilities.

I bought two of these turnings at a carving show and carved them both while there. Before the show ended, I’d bought all of the pears the vendor had at his table, and then ordered more to be delivered to me later. The shape is so versatile that you’ll never run out of uses for it. Before you begin carving, check out how to have an easy cleanup with just freezer paper and a few pieces of tape.

Getting Started

Trace or sketch the pattern onto the pear. Carve along the pencil lines with a 1/4″ (6mm) V-tool and make stop cuts in the V-grooves with a knife.

Prepping and Carving

I adapt my typical face-carving techniques to the shape of this blank. Remember that the highest point of the face is the tip of the nose, the deepest part of the face is the eye sockets, and the narrowest part of the face is at the temples.

I add the wrinkles using V-tools and use 5/32″ (4mm) and 3/16″ (5mm) #11 gouges to add the hair and beard texture. When texturing the hair, make sure there are no straight lines. Carve a series of lazy S’s and C’s. Vary the depth of your cuts and do not leave any flat spaces.

Painting and Finishing

Wash your carving with Simple Green and water. Remove the excess water with a soft cloth or paper towels and immediately start painting (while the carving is still wet). Dilute the acrylic paint with water to create a wash. Refer to the Painting Notes for the colors I used.

While the paint dries, squeeze a 2″ (5.1cm)-long strip of burnt sienna oil paint into a pint jar full of mineral spirits to dissolve the paint. Then, add the pint of dissolved paint to a quart of boiled linseed oil. Mix thoroughly and after the paint is dry, dip your carving into the mixture and remove. Let it sit for five minutes, and then wipe off the excess with a paper towel. Dispose of the oil-soaked paper towels carefully; they can spontaneously combust. Allow the carving to dry thoroughly. Then, add the accent colors.

 

MATERIALS

• Basswood turning, pear-shaped: 2 5/8″ (6.7cm) dia. by 3 1/2″ (8.9cm) tall

• Simple Green®

• Acrylic paints: alizarin crimson, black, burnt sienna, ivory white, medium flesh, tompte red

• Finish: boiled linseed oil

• Oil paint: burnt sienna

• Mineral spirits

• Paper towels

TOOLS

• Carving knife

• #11 gouges: 5/32″ (4mm), 3/16″ (5mm), 9/32″ (7mm)

• V-tools: 1/8″ (3mm), 1/4″ (6mm), 3/8″ (10mm)

• Paintbrushes: assorted
About the Author

Roger Beane is a retired middle school teacher who started carving in the early 1980s. He carves a variety of caricatures and Christmas items and teaches carving classes. He lives in Oskaloosa, Iowa, with his wife, Andrea (who helped him write this article).

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]]> Woodcarving Illustrated Winter Issue, Issue #113 https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/woodcarving-illustrated-winter-issue-issue-113/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:42:11 +0000 https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/?p=24551 The Winter 2025 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated includes a variety of...

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Techniques

Santa’s List

Discover a unique painting technique that provides a stunning depth of color

By Kevin Applegate

 

Cottonwood Bark Santa

Embrace the uniqueness of this free-form wood and use its flaws to your advantage

By Bob Hershey

Projects

White Christmas Bear

This friendly guy is ready to spread some cheer during the holidays

By Dale Green

 

Lumberjack Santa

Carve an undercover Claus who’s hunting for the perfect Christmas tree

By Jonathan Creason

 

Arctic Fox

Practice carving movement with this frosty creature on the run

By Wouter de Bruijn

Happy Christmas Tree

Get into the holiday spirit with a cheerful carving that looks like a cartoon character

By Gerard Canavan

Bottle Buddy Santa

Create a gift that keeps on giving with a jolly bottle opener

By Dwayne Gosnell

Santa Pyrography

A few basic woodburning nibs create a jolly and easy holiday wall hanging

By Minisa Robinson

Christmas Elf

Showcase the hard workers of the North Pole as they prepare for Santa’s big night

By Matt Kincade

Patterns

Caricature Candy Cane

Big posable hands and friendly expressions make these ornaments irresistible

By Pete Zanauskas

Elf Boot Ornament

These festive little ornaments make a charming jingle jangle

By Wade Huggins

Festive Rolling Pins

Cook up a chip-carved holiday cookie press 

By Jan Jenson

Chip-Carved Ornaments

A layer of acrylic paint accentuates a festive design

By Charlene Lynum

Old Fashioned Ornaments

Imitate the look of retro glass decorations with this fun project

By Jim Hiser

 

Two-in-One Knife Box

Keep carving tools safe and ready to go with this compact geometric case

By Marty Leenhouts

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]]> The 2023 Great Santa Carve-Off Winners https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/the-2023-great-santa-carve-off-winners/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 17:47:23 +0000 https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/?p=23019 Congratulations to the WINNERS of the Great Santa Carve Off...

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]]> Congratulations to the WINNERS of the Great Santa Carve Off Contest, and thanks to those who shared their festive creativity with us. The staff of Woodcarving Illustrated would also like to send a BIG THANKS the generous sponsors for their donations of prizes for our five talented winners.

1st Place: Alex Joiner

 

2nd Place: Walter Imfeld

3rd Place: Dave Deming

 

4th Place: Lee Simpkins

5th Place: Mary Beth Blair

 

 

Editor’s Picks: Bradley Gusloff and Jim Willis
    

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]]> Happy Santa https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/happy-santa/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:34:13 +0000 https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/?p=22955 The compact styling of this smiling fellow makes him an ideal project...

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By Tina Toney

This Happy Santa captures the essence of Jolly Old St. Nicholas. He has a straight-forward gaze, symmetrical pose, and his hands are tucked warmly into mittens, which makes this a great project for beginners. I’ve given him a simple coat and undergarment free of embellishments. Any extra decorative painting can be easily incorporated into the banded areas on the sleeves and hat. Simple textures and a basic paint scheme are easily reproduced, but combine to make a pleasant Santa full of holiday cheer. You may reduce or enlarge the pattern to suit the dimensions of your wood. Carve the Santa, using your tools of choice. To carve the Santa easier, attach your blank to a carver’s arm to have better control while carving.

Painting

This Santa has a very simple palette. The cheek color is enhanced using powdered pastels lightly applied with a soft-bristle brush. Don’t flip the brush or it will contaminate the surrounding mustache.

FACE: medium flesh with shading flesh applied in the shadowed areas. Santa red is washed over the cheeks.

EYES: uniform blue, lamp black pupil with white highlight.

BEARD & HAIR: antique white with snow white drybrushed across higher ridges.

UNDERGARMENT & BANDS: Paynes grey with lamp black band.

COAT: Napa red with lamp black shading.

FUR TRIM: buttermilk with white drybrushed across high spots.

BELT & MITTENS: lamp black with copper accent lines.

FINISH: If you use any powdered pastels for cheek colors, blow any loose powder off before sealing with acrylic matte spray. This piece is antiqued using Indian Sand Trewax Floor Paste Wax applied with an old soft toothbrush. Immediately use Clear Trewax Paste Wax to pull off the excess Indian Sand. You may work back and forth using the two waxes, until you are satisfied with the effect. Allow the wax to set about three minutes; then buff with a soft brush or an old soft tee shirt.

 

MATERIALS

  • Basswood, 3″ (7.6cm) thick: x 3-1/2″  x 7-1/2″ (8.9 x 19.1cm)
  • Acrylic paints, such as DecoArt Americana: antique white, buttermilk, lamp black, medium flesh, Napa red, Payne’s gray, Santa red, shading flesh, snow white, uniform blue
  • Acrylic sealer, such as DecoArt Americana: matte
  • Trewax Floor Paste Wax: Indian sand/mahogany
  • Trewax Paste Wax: clear

TOOLS

  • Carving tools of choice
  • Soft brush
  • Clean cloth

 

About the Author

Tina has been woodcarving since 1981 when she took a personal enrichment class through her local community college. Tina has authored several books including Creative Christmas Carving and Easy Weekend Carving Projects.

 

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]]> Woodcarving Illustrated Winter 2023, Issue #105 https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/woodcarving-illustrated-winter-2023-issue-105/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 23:15:57 +0000 https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/?p=22864 The Winter 2023 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated includes a variety of projects,...

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Features

Beginner’s Guide to Finishes

There are many different approaches to finishing a carving—where to start? Here are some tips

By Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated

Carving the Classics

Mary May’s lush, old-world woodwork transports us to an elegant past

By Dorissa Bolinski

Projects

Stylized Christmas Tree with Ornaments

Carve and trim this tree from the comfort of your workbench

By Dave Kergan

20-Minute Whittled Wolf

Quickly carve this woodland creature in a flat-plane style

By Tom Hindes

Stovepipe Hat Santa

This cool guy in a jaunty topper is stepping out for the holidays

By Dave Francis

Waddling Wally

Let this charming penguin keep you warm on a cold day

By Gerard Canavan

Mouse in a Mitten

Stir up some sweetness with this quick and cute carve

By Robert Rangel

Sound Asleep Santa Ornament

This free-falling design is sure to land on your list of favorite winter baubles

By Rick Stoddard

Snowman Caricature

This season, carve up a character who just can’t wait for the flurries to fall

By Bruce Ankeny

Geometric Star

Use chip carving techniques to make a striking (and beginner-friendly) gift

By Mary May

Easy Iceberg and Penguins

Whittle a sweet Antarctic scene using just a knife and some scrap wood

By L. P. Parslow

Lantern and Berries Layered Ornament

A warm candle lights the night in this cozy window scene

By Betty Padden

Tree Man Ornament

This gnome-like caricature is a perfect first carving project

By James Spencer

Patterns

After the Sleigh Ride Santa Caricature

Santa deserves a rest after his gift-giving spree wraps up

By Bruce Ankeny

Stocking Ornaments

Bundle up your Christmas tree with these cozy little chip-carved decorations

By Charlene Lynum

Folk Art Farm Animals

Put your own spin on these rustic barnyard beauties

By Jill Motovidlak

 Comfort Rhino

Quiet your worries with a smooth creature that fits perfectly in your palm

By Tom Mellott

Singing Christmas Trees

Who needs a barbershop quartet when you have a choir of expressive evergreens?

By Russell Scott

Simple Santa Whistle

Make some noise for the holidays with this old-fashioned toy

By W. Todd Martin

Firefighter Caricature Busts

Striking facial expressions and subtle paint washes bring this brave crew to life

By Kevin Applegate

Techniques

Kirigami Snowflake

Reimagine a classic childhood project—in wood!

By Paul Bruillard

Icicle Ornaments

Chip carve 3D icicles with this easy-to-follow technique

By Charlene Lynum

Web Extras

Free Project – Create the perfect winter accent for your kitchen with Minisa Robinson’s woodburned snowflake coasters.

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More Project Downloads – Discover more carving projects in the How To section of our website.

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]]> Woodcarving Illustrated Winter 2022, Issue #101 https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/woodcarving-illustrated-winter-2022-issue-101/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:18:36 +0000 https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/?p=21708 The Winter 2022 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated includes a variety of projects,...

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Features

Holiday Shopping Guide

Virtual classes make a great gift for carvers at any skill level

By Kaylee Schofield

Hiding in Plain Sight

Thomas Dambo creates gargantuan trolls from pallets and scrap wood

By Hannah Carroll

Techniques

Power Carved Snowman

Build this smiling creature using just a few raw materials

By Edgar Shrum

A Trio of Woodland Ornaments

With a little burning and low relief carving, you can turn craft store rounds into works of art

By Michele Parsons

Projects

Kindly Santa Ornament

Practice carving curls and hair texture with this rosy-cheeked caricature 

By Tony Harris and Bob Kozakiewicz

Flat-Plane Winter Bird

Celebrate the understated beauty of the female cardinal with one knife and a little paint

By James Ray Miller

Smiling Star Tree Topper

“Light” this year’s tree by adding a beaming caricature on top 

By Richard Embling

Cookie Thief Santa

Enjoy a snack break with this off-duty St. Nick  

By Bruce Ankeny

Carving an Atlantic Puffin

Create a stylized showstopper in just eight steps 

By Wouter de Bruijn

Christmas Gnomes

Carve these beginner-friendly guys with just three little tools 

By David Young

Folk Art Polar Bear

Peaceful features combine with dramatic textures in a must-have winter carve 

By Dave Francis

Winter Cottage in Cottonwood Bark

This cozy woodland hideaway is a perfect introduction to bark carving 

By Kathy Overcash

Gnomes in Pajamas

Catch this pair of sleepy characters before they vanish for their winter nap! 

By Nikki Reese

Floppy Hat Santa Ornament

Same Santa, new duds—this easy carve is a recipe for success

By Bob Kozakiewicz

Patterns

Holly Berry Earrings

Carve a pair of festive baubles—for your ears! 

By Akane

Chip Carved Bottle Holder

Impress dinner guests with a gravity-defying piece

By Marty Leenhouts

Chip Carved Mitten Ornaments

Mimic the look of knitwear with a pair of carved “accessories” for the tree 

By Charlene Lynum

Snowman Relief Ornament

Create a clever holiday tableau using scrap wood and wire

By Betty Padden

Web Extras

Free Project  Want more chip carving projects? Check out Tom Noller’s collection of snowflake ornaments on our website.

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Bonus Carve  Carve some whimisical trees to go with Dave Francis’ Folk Art Polar Bear (page 64). 

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Extra Feature  See how veteran Scott Harrison transformed an old carousel into a memorable attraction. 

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]]> BeaverCraft Beaver Santa https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/beavercraft-beaver-santa-1/ Fri, 23 Oct 2020 20:01:14 +0000 https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/?p=19753 Project courtesy of BeaverCraft   He’s jolly. He’s festive. And...

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Project courtesy of BeaverCraft

 

He’s jolly. He’s festive. And he has a beard! But this little guy isn’t your typical Santa Claus. Have fun carving BeaverCraft‘s cute and comical take on ol’ St. Nicholas.

We provided the patterns and a video for you to see he’s carved from start to finish.

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Happy Carving!

 

 

 

 

 

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]]> Woodcarving Illustrated Winter 2020, Issue #93 https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/woodcarving-illustrated-winter-2020-issue-93/ Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:46:36 +0000 https://woodcarvingillustrated.com/?p=19713 The Winter 2020 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated includes a variety of projects,...

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]]> The Winter 2020 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques. 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.

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Features

The Tiny Menagerie

Steve Tomashek’s fun miniatures explore one-knife carving on a whole new scale

By Kaylee Schofield

Woodchips: The Chocolate Genius

This artist uses ingenuity and high-quality chocolate to sculpt epic showpieces

By Hannah Rachel Carroll

Patterns

Chip Carved Perpetual Calendar

Start the New Year right with a freestanding calendar the whole family will love

By Marty Leenhouts
 

Lantern Santa

Want to add some movement to your caricatures? Let St. Nick light your way

By Floyd Rhadigan

Classic Bell Ornaments

Learn to chip carve with this trio of timeless decorations

By Charlene Lynum

Projects

Saucer Sled Santa

Carving this giddy Claus is as enjoyable as a holiday in the Alps

By Russell Scott

Simple Snowman

Turn a piece of scrap wood into a wintry whittled classic

By Kristoffer Høyum

Flat-Plane Reindeer

Practice curved cuts and long facets to create this docile prancer

By James Miller

Winter Hiker

Get a taste of the mountains with this easy-carve adventurer

By Peter Jofs

Christmas Elf

Carve one of Santa’s helpers in just nine short steps

By Dwayne Gosnell

Peppermint Penguin

Join this cute caricature for the candy cane caper of a lifetime

By Matt Kincade

Tiny Bird Ornament

Whittle a scrap wood flier as small as your thumbnail

By Steve Tomashek

Frostbite Santa

Chill out and make some woodchips  with this grumpy beginner project

By Bob Kozakiewicz

Winter Solstice Tomte

Don your comfiest sweater, stir up some cocoa, and make a charming character straight from Scandinavia

By Betty Padden

Techniques

Layered Relief Ornament

Stack three separate pieces to create a nostalgic scene full of depth and detail

By Betty Padden

Pinecone Ornament

This whittled wonder of the forest is a great way to get to know your woodgrain

By Bob Kozakiewicz

Online Exclusives

Free Projects

For more wintry projects, visit the How To section on our website.

Online Resources 

Looking for a carving class? Check out our website for a list of online courses.

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Bonus Video 

Follow along with the BeaverCraft folks to make your own festive animal caricature.

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