Almost 5ft Tall Santa Holding A Lantern

[smitty0312]

I've been working on this since Monday......I started by making a pattern on the computer (6-7hrs).......then drew up templates.........printed & cut them out from 1/4" ply, then these will be used for tracing to get repeatably when I make more

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This is made from a single 3/4" 1x8, and 4ft of a 1x6.......I planed down some pine for the belt/buckle and cuff for the mitten, buttons were cut from this also then sliced in half, eyes were made from 1/4" ply......rest was all 3/4" material.

A mop was used for the beard(new one), I bought a mop that folds in half, I then cut it at the fold for 1 beard, had to trim 4" or so of it.

 

I used pocket hole joinery for some of the construction.

 

Lantern was made also by me, just simple 3/4" lumber cut to size and brad nailed together, light candle was purchased at Hobby Lobby, I want to add a flicker bulb, but I couldn't find one locally.

 

All hand painted then sanded for a more primitive look.

 

Colors were Tomahawk Red, Antique white, & Pinwheel (Pink).......Glidden Premium brand

 

Comments as always are appreciated.

Edited September 9, 2016 by smitty0312

[New Guy]

Very nice - will look good in the yard this Christmas season.  Going to paint the back???

[Dave Monk]

That is really sharp. Nice job. dave

[smitty0312]

Very nice - will look good in the yard this Christmas season.  Going to paint the back???

This is for inside only or on a covered front porch because of the beard, it will suck up moisture and freeze, also light is not outdoor safe.........

Edited September 9, 2016 by smitty0312

[Scrappile]

Very cool!

[Scrolling Steve]

You are on a Christmas Roll, Dan....Very nice !

[DWSUDEKUM]

Excellently done Dan.. I have the address to send that to... it is in Mentor, Ohio  My mom would love that.  Great job!  Thanks for sharing this with us.

 

DW

[meflick]

Great jo . I think he looks good. He will be nice greeting guests.

[Falcon]

Very nice! I think santa needs some more cookies and milk. lol

[hawkeye10]

I like it Dan. I know my wife will want one. Christmas is a big thing around here.

[dgman]

Great job Dan, it will surely please!

[Lucky2]

To cool Dan, I think pocket hole joinery was a wise choice for this project.

Len

[Ron Johnson]

Awesome Dan. Just a thought re: Santa's beard. Undoing the mop threads and brushing may help make his beard more hair like. Did this on my rocking horse. Mind you I used macrama.

[amazingkevin]

Very nice! I think santa needs some more cookies and milk. lol

lol i can supply that

[lawson56]

Now that is So Cool.  

[newfie]

That will look great in the yard.Thanks for sharing

[smitty0312]

Thanks for all the nice comments........Mrs. Claus is next......she will have a real cloth apron sewn by my daughter......she stands the same height as Mr Claus 

Edited September 10, 2016 by smitty0312

[frankorona]

I like your idea, looks great work.      

[smitty0312]

Another update for Mrs. Claus..........

[wombatie]

That is soooooooooooo cool.  I love it and I really love the beard too.  Guess that all means I like it.  :oops:

 

Marg

[smitty0312]

Thanks Marg.....lol