Santa Showcase


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24 of the best and most loved Santa patterns from the pages of Woodcarving Illustrated. Includes four step-by-step projects, finishing tips, and more.




How to Carve a Great Santa


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·An exciting Christmas carving book featuring so many Santas - the most requested subject among the carving community ·A newly updated edition featuring 26 new step-by-step projects, newly added techniques and tips, and other updates that make instructions easier to read and accomplish for all skill levels ·A total of 30 Santa carving patterns, from the classic to the whimsical, representing the best of Woodcarving Illustrated ·Includes a fun history section about of Santa Claus along with an inspiring gallery of carvings depicting his different images throughout the world ·Easy-to-follow tutorials with accompanying full-size, ready-to-use patterns ·Contains expert finishing tips and techniques to make your Santa shine




Santa Carving


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Santa Carving is a title by Fox Chapel Publishing




Carving and Painting an Heirloom Santa


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Learn to create delightful wooden Santas destined to be treasured family heirlooms. With a combination of over 280 color photographs, a minimal set of carving tools, and easily followed instructions, the reader is guided step-by-step through rough and detail carving techniques and painting. A gallery of the Bolingers heirloom Santas will fire the carver's imagination.




Handcarved Christmas (Best of WCI)


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This compilation of favorite Christmas carving projects from "Woodcarving Illustrated" includes 36 projects ranging from ornaments to decorations and gifts.




Carving Santas from Around the World


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Learn to carve 15 festive Santa's from around the world with this step-by-step guide. Great for beginners, this book begins with an overview of carving tools, materials, safety, transferring patterns, and basic cuts. Then, you'll follow the author as she guides you through 3 projects featuring step-by-step carving and painting instructions. Patterns and photographs for 12 additional projects are included for free-standing and shelf-sitting Santas.




60 Patterns for Santa Carvers


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This wonderful book will spur hopelessly addicted Santa carvers to new heights and depths. Here are 60 of Al Streetmans whimsical, humorous caricature patterns, bringing exciting new dimensions to Santa carving. Al takes the carver step-by-step through the carving of a Santa flying on a candy cane to deliver his goods.




Carving Faces Workbook


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· Learn how to carve realistic faces in wood from America’s leading caricature carver, Harold Enlow · Provides expert woodcarving tips and techniques for carving a female face, a cowboy face, a Santa face, and more · Also includes expert instruction on how to achieve detailed eyes, lips, noses, hair, and ears · Offers step-by-step instructions with coordinating photography throughout for complete guidance




Hand Carving Snowmen and Santas


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Features step-by-step instructions with close-up color photography for two holiday carvings and 13 festive ready-to-use patterns. Also included are tips and techniques to rough-out, paint, and antique your projects!




Woodcarving the Nativity in the Folk Art Style


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Over the years, the story of the nativity has been depicted by thousands of artists, in ca variety of art forms. But, when one thinks of a nativity, visions of a hand-carved wooden set often come to mind. Now, carvers looking to create a family heirloom of their own will learn to carve a full 15-piece manger scene with award-winning artist, Shawn Cipa. First, you will learn to carve and paint the 3 central figures: Joseph, Mary and the Holy child through full-color, step-by-step carving demonstrations. Then, you will find front and side-view patterns for an additional 11 figures. Each project features full material lists and painting color schemes to help bring your carving to life. A construction pattern for a simple stable rounds out the scene. Inside You'll Find: Step-by-Step Carving Demonstrations -Joseph -Mary -Holy Child 11 Additional Patterns for: -2 Angels -3 Wisemen -Camel, Sheep, Ox, Donkey -Kneeling Shepherd -Shepherd and Lamb Plus, Pattern and instructions for a Simple Stable