Carving Wooden Santas, Elves Gnomes: 28 Patterns for Hand-Carved Christmas Ornaments Figures [Paperback]

Woodcarving Illustrated Books presents its latest how-to guide for carving the jolly man in red and his crew of friends - elves, gnomes, reindeer and much more! With more than 20 delightful patterns from accomplished carver Ross Oar, you'll craft the adventurous Luge-Riding and Sky-Diving Santas, a Cowboy Santa, the classic Sledding Santa, European-inspired Olde World Santa and more.From a rustic Tree Cutting Santa to a European-inspired Olde World Santa, and an adventurous Luge Riding Santa, this holiday how-to quick guide offers more than 20 special versions of Santa carvings-one for each special person on a crafters' lists. Featuring two complete step-by-step projects, the manual first explains the whimsical Wee Santa, followed by the cheerful Christmas Gnome. Twenty-one additional carving patterns include a detailed drawing, a band saw (roughout) pattern, and a full-color photograph of the finished carving, as well as paint swatches to ensure a perfect finish.Think all Santas look the same? Think again! Inside this book, you'll learn to carve over 20 different versions of Old St. Nick - each with a personality of his own. From the rustic Tree Cutting Santa to the European-inspired Olde World Santa to the adventurous Luge Riding Santa you'll find just the right Santa project to express your sentiment this holiday season. Follow along as Ross Oar guides you through 2 complete step-by-step projects. The first is the whimsical Wee Santa and the 2nd a cheerful Christmas Gnome. Once you've mastered the projects, you can move on to any of the 21 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! It's the best way to enjoy Christmas all year round!Celebrate Your Holiday Cheer with a Handcrafted SantaFrom celebrated carver Ross Oar comes Carving Wooden Santas, Elves &alc/