Carving Wooden Santas, Elves & Gnomes: 28 Patterns for Hand-Carved Christmas Ornaments and Figures (Fox Chapel Publishing) Beginner, Intermediate, and Master Projects

Think all Santas look the same? Think again!28 patterns for carvers of all skill levels, ranging from a traditional Father Christmas to a Skydiving SantaTwo step-by-step projects to get you started: a cheerful Christmas Gnome and a whimsical Wee SantaFull-page photos of each finished project, to instruct and inspireGetting started tips and techniques, with crucial information on tools, materials, and finishingCelebrate your holiday cheer with a hand-carved Santa!Inside this book from Woodcarving Illustrated, you'll learn to carve more than 20 special versions of the jolly man in red—each with an entertaining personality of his own! From the rustic Tree Cutting Santa to the European-inspired Old World Santa to the adventurous Luge Riding Santa, you'll find just the right Santa woodcarving project to express your sentiment this holiday season. This how-to guide also offers patterns for Old St. Nick's crew of friends, including Mrs. Claus, an elf, reindeer, and a toy soldier!Follow along as author and celebrated woodcarver Ross Oar guides you through two complete step-by-step projects: The adorable Wee Santa and the jovial Christmas Gnome. Once you've mastered these projects, you can move on to any of the 26 additional carving patterns. Each pattern includes a detailed drawing, a band saw (roughout) pattern, and full color photograph of the finished carving. Also included are paint swatches to ensure a perfect finish.Grab your knife and start carving! Arranged by difficulty level, this delightful collection includes:Beginner:Santa Star OrnamentMiniature Father ChristmasCustomized SantaRocking Chair SantaWaving SantaOld World SantaRoly Poly Santa HeadSanta Awaits the Big DayToy SoldierIntermediate:Santa Makes His ListFather ChristmasSpiral Santa OrnamentSaint NickSanta's ElfMrs. ClausElf OrnamentSkydiving Santa OrnamentSanta Claus with ToysCandle SantaMasterclass:Early American SantaSanta on SledChecking it TwiceFeeding the BirdsTree Cutter SantaSanta's ReindeerSanta's Day OffWith so many charming and detailed designs to choose from, you can make one for each special person on your gift list!Whether you want to display a Santa on your fireplace mantel or give treasured ornaments to friends and family, Carving Wooden Santas, Elves & Gnomes will have you cheerfully carving all year long in anticipation of the holiday season! Read more