Introduction: Log Reindeer
Utilising the spare windfall from recent storm, create a Christmas reindeer sculpture to surpass any shop bought mass produced ones.
Step 1: Logs...
find a log to suit the 'body' size diameter of your chosen reindeer.
The log should be 2ft long.
Baby reindeer would need an bout 3" diameter.
Adult reindeer would need about 4 - 5" diameter.
The log should be 2ft long.
Baby reindeer would need an bout 3" diameter.
Adult reindeer would need about 4 - 5" diameter.
Step 2:
saw off a 1/4 of the length to be the head.
Step 3:
saw off a 1/4 of the length to be the head.
Step 4: Cut Off the Head.
saw off a 1/4 of the length to be the head.
Step 5:
holes.
using 2 different size hole bore drills..
use a 1" drill to bore holes where the neck will join the head and body
use a 1/2" drill to bore 4 holes for the legs underneath the body.
using 2 different size hole bore drills..
use a 1" drill to bore holes where the neck will join the head and body
use a 1/2" drill to bore 4 holes for the legs underneath the body.
Step 6: Extras..
use the 3 pieces cut off from the head...
the large piece can be attached to the rear of the reindeer body as it tail.
the 2 small side slices can be fixed to the site of the head as ears.
the large piece can be attached to the rear of the reindeer body as it tail.
the 2 small side slices can be fixed to the site of the head as ears.
Step 7: Put It All Together...
finally put all the pieces together.
whittle the end of the legs and neck sticks down to a suitable size to firmly fit into the required holes.
then push and twist all the sticks into the holes. finally putting the head on last.
whittle the end of the legs and neck sticks down to a suitable size to firmly fit into the required holes.
then push and twist all the sticks into the holes. finally putting the head on last.
Step 8: Finishing Touches
hang a small nail above the nose on the front and hang a shiny red bauble, and a twist of tinsle in the antlers.
