by MaryJane
Asked on Dec 16, 2015
Looking for a vintage 1960's Santa wood cut out pattern
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On a search for an old Santa that my brother made years and years ago. It was made out of flat plywood, and cut somewhat like a star. He made it in school, in wood shop. It stood about 3" tall. It was an easy pattern and very basic with the arms and legs spread out. If you made one like this, or remember what it looks like, I need input to make him one. I was young and I don't remember how it exactly was cut out. Now I picture him proud as a peacock toting this as he walked home wearing a huge grin. Maybe your Dad made one when he was in shop class?
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LIKE THIS ? I found a pattern for star cutout here http://unskinnyboppy.com/2013/12/diy-giant-wooden-star-christmas-mantel/
Wish I could have found. You will have to recreate from you memory.
@Lisa Battisti Thanks Lisa, I'm glad you showed this at least it gives me something to go on. And it's very close to the idea. Thanks, it's a help.
You might be able to find vintage advertising on eBay. My dad cut the coke bottle out of Santa's hand, mounted the advertising poster (nearly 6 feet tall!) on 1/2 inch plywood and then jigsawed around Santa. He used a metal bracket to support the display and painted the back of the wood with white house paint. Several coats of varnish to protect the Santa image and we had an outdoor decoration that lasted for many years. I think my mom may still have it the garage!
Easy with grid added.
@Rebecca I like this Santa. And it would be easy using the grids. Not the one I'm looking for but I'm going to save this. Thanks
Post pics when you finish :)
Lisa I may. It really is a young guys project so it's not to intricate. Pretty simple paint job. it's the shape/pattern i'm after. Your is the closes.
Here is a pattern for star cutout http://unskinnyboppy.com/2013/12/diy-giant-wooden-star-christmas-mantel/