smitty0312 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) 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 . 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 Debi Shipman, Birchbark, amazingkevin and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Guy Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Very nice - will look good in the yard this Christmas season. Going to paint the back??? smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 That is really sharp. Nice job. dave smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Very cool! smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 You are on a Christmas Roll, Dan....Very nice ! smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 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 smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Great jo . I think he looks good. He will be nice greeting guests. smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Very nice! I think santa needs some more cookies and milk. lol amazingkevin and smitty0312 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I like it Dan. I know my wife will want one. Christmas is a big thing around here. smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Great job Dan, it will surely please! smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 To cool Dan, I think pocket hole joinery was a wise choice for this project. Len smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 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. smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Very nice! I think santa needs some more cookies and milk. lol lol i can supply that Falcon and smitty0312 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Now that is So Cool. smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 That will look great in the yard.Thanks for sharing smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted September 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I like your idea, looks great work. smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted September 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Another update for Mrs. Claus.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 That is soooooooooooo cool. I love it and I really love the beard too. Guess that all means I like it. :oops: Marg smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted September 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Thanks Marg.....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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