Christmas Tree Gnome - Tutorial
Carve and paint a Christmas Tree Gnome from a plain block of basswood, and enjoy the whole process without stopping to figure out what's next. This tutorial takes you from the first rough-out cut to the painted star, with 28 numbered steps and high-resolution photos at every stage.
Inside:
The full pattern, with front and side views
28 numbered carving steps, from roughing out the block to the beard, star, and final details
A full painting guide, with the exact paints and colors used, so there's no guessing at the craft store
Technique tips along the way, like which cuts go with the grain and which go against it
Shaped by my in-person classes, and written in even more detail, since there's no one standing next to you to ask. Every step is numbered, so you can put your knife down after any one and pick up right where you left off, with the confidence that you can finish. It's yours to keep and revisit anytime, with close-up photos of every cut.
New to carving? No worries! You can add on my Whittling 101 mini-course (free PDF download) for a strong foundation.
File Details
File Format: PDF (Optimized for Printing)
Pages: 8 Pages
Delivery: Instant Digital Download and Email Link
Skill Level: Beginner Whittling
License and Usage
Licensed for Personal and Small Commercial Use of the finished carvings.
You MAY carve and sell the finished wood pieces you create yourself (e.g., at craft fairs, on small online shops).
You MAY NOT reproduce, sell, or redistribute the PDF tutorial, pattern, or stencil, nor use them for commercial mass production (i.e., machine or contract manufacturing).
