Gave the Santa Plate a try.

[squbrigg]

As gifts for our two daughters, who have their own homes and partners (husbands or significant other), my wife suggested I carve them each a Santa plate from the Holiday Special issue. I used clear White Pine and cut them at 12", shaped the edges and bead and followed the instructions for the rest. I am quite happy with the results. Thanks WCI, for the inspiration. The small Santa ornament is just a time filler in, based on Marks inspirining work.

Bob

[cannuckcarver]

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I love you Santas, very well done.
Thanks for sharring.

[CarverFromNoWhere]

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Thats some great work Bob Thumbs Up.
Carl

[Iowa Carver]

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Bob, those turned out very well. I am impressed with the fact you made the plate as well. Good show!

Corey

[Joy]

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Those are really nice! I love the happiness of the right Santa.

The ornament is also good. I really like the beard. On the next one may I suggest you try tapering the beard down to a point that echos the shape of the top of the hat. Just a thought...

[gene-messer]

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Bob .. That is beautiful .. I love the colors and what a great gift or placement for any home ..

excellent work

Gene

[Irishman]

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I looked at that article for some time because I liked the way Santa was set into the wood. Yours turned out very well Bob....your quite a painter. Curious how the found the white pine for carving. Thanks for giving us a look.
Patrick

[squbrigg]

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Patrick... the White Pine is nice to carve, though you do have to watch for splintering. I use a lot of it on ships hulls. A little softer than Basswood and fuzzies much worse, but hand carving works well. Polishes up well and takes paint great, somewhat shinny when finished, but you can work with that. Very easy to get locally and a lot cheaper than Basswood or most other carving woods. Can still get it in big sizes.

Bob

[tucker1931]

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Hey there Bob, you sure did a fine job on those plates and the finish is excellent, they should be very proud to own those keep sakes, Merry Christmas to you and the family.
Cliff

[Nancy-G]

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Oh, wow! Those are NICE.
So nice ..... well, they are so nice I am starting to wonder about an old basswood plate I have.
Bob, you are such an inspiration.

[Merle Rice]

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Hi Bob,Very well done as is all your projects that you do. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Merle

[markken5889]

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Very nice work Bob. Thanks for sharing these, and all the great work you do on such nice pieces. It's been inspirational to follow your work through your postings throughout the year. Hope you have a Merry Christmas.

Mark

[Mark N. Akers]

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Robert:
That's a very nice job,love the paint job.