Looking for unique Christmas wood patterns? The Douglas Fir are coming into popularity again. Douglas Fir sold patterns for a very inexpensive price, which you glued down to a piece of plywood cut to shape. These unused patterns and even surviving finished wooden Santas, choirs, wreathes, and more, have become …
Popular Mechanics 1960 Wood Cuts Santa; Wise Men; Victorian Horses and Carriage
The “Patterncraft” Waving Santa wood cut is originally featured in the 1955 Popular Mechanics magazine. Waving Santa is featured in December 1960. Waving Santa is a classic Coca-Cola style, red-coated jolly figure. This feature is titled, “Make it a Merry Christmas” with these free Popular Mechanics 1960 wood patterns! Grab …
1955 Popular Mechanics Patterncraft Santa Waving & Sleigh Woodcut
Popular Mechanics magazine November 1955 provided for readers 2 more woodcuts for the handyman and handylady. 1955 Popular Mechanics Patterncraft Waving Santa with a sack of toys thrown over his shoulder is a classic, gorgeous design of the traditional red-coated saint. I created this exact design for Christmas 2022 in …
Popular Mechanics 1954 Say Merry Christmas with Plywood Cutouts
The first installment of these Christmas do it yourself wood cuts came in the November 1954 issue of Popular Mechanics. Say “Merry Christmas” with plywood cutouts! These patterns are free, use a sheet of plywood and paint. I like to use latex house paint for durability. To transfer, either place …