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Pattern Section No. 2!

LOCKING REINDEER

by Marilyn Carmin of Heartland Creations

SUPPLIES

Wood: pine or wood of choice—one piece 3/4" x 7" x 7" (for the body), two pieces 3/4" x 4" x 17" (for the rockers)., two pieces 3/4" x 4" x 8" (for the front legs), two pieces 3/4" x 3" x 8" (for the bock legs) Tools: scroll saw with assorted blades; drill press with

1/16"-Dia. and 3/8"-Dia. bits Temporary-bond spray adhesive Sandpaper, assorted grits Wood glue

Dowel, 3/8"-Dia. x 12" long Clear spray finish of choice Ribbon of choice, for bow

Optional: Acrylic Paint of choice—Red, Green, Gold; Clear glitter acrylic paint; Black architect pen

INSTRUCTIONS

Copy the patterns and transfer them to the selected stock, attaching with spray adhesive. Bore 3/8"-Dia. holes as indicated on the x's. Bore blade entry holes for the interior cuts, and saw the various components to shape. Cut the doweling to length, you will need two pieces 2-1/4" and two pieces 3-3/4" long.

Thoroughly sand each piece and assemble. Using the 2-1/4" long dowels and glue, attach the front and back legs to the body ("B" to "B" and "A" to "A" as indicated on the pattern). Using the 3-3/4" long dowels and glue, attach the Rocker to the front and back legs ("C" to "C" and "D" to "D" as indicated on the pattern). Before the glue sets, center the reindeer over the rockers and clean off any excess glue. Spray with clear finish end tie a bow around the neck. Optional: if you wish you can do some painting on the rocking reindeer. If you intend to paint your reindeer, do not cut out the holly design on the rockers. After assembly and sanding, paint the holly leaves Green, the berries Red, ana the accents Gold. Use a black architects pen to add detail. For added sparkle, use clear glitter acrylic paint to add small touches to tho leaves and accent lines, zp*

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