Learn the secrets to carving a great Santa! Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve been carving for years, this exciting Christmas carving book will have you celebrating the holiday season with your very own handcrafted Santa carvings! Carving Santas has been a tradition among new and experienced wood carvers for generations, with each bringing their own interpretation to this legendary figure. With 30 festive projects and full-size woodcarving patterns of Old St. Nick, including full relief standing projects, ornaments, a Scottish Santa, a Dancing Santa, and much more, this updated woodcarving project book also includes several new step-by-step projects, a slew of new techniques and tips, and more to make this favorite Christmas book even better than before! Each project includes a full-size pattern, materials, tools, and painting supply lists along with full color step by step photos. You’ll also get tips from experienced carvers for how to finish and accessorize your pieces. Draw inspiration from the wide variety of featured techniques, including woodburning, painting, caricature carving, whittling, realistic carving, and more. You’ll see how each artist achieved unique results by utilizing different carving and painting techniques. A fun history of Father Christmas is also included, along with an inspiring gallery of Santa carvings by today’s leading carvers. This jolly collection features Santa projects and patterns from acclaimed artists such as Shawn Cipa, Dwayne Gosnell, Carol Leavy, David Sabol, Cyndi Joslyn, Floyd Rhadigan, Dave Stetson, and many more! Projects Start a Santa Claus carving collection or create gifts for friends and family. Everyone is sure to love them! With the easy-to-follow tutorials, full-size ready-to-use patterns, expert finishing tips, and so many Santas to carve inside How to Carve a Great Santa , you can celebrate the holiday season all year long! Original edition was titled Santa Showcase , ISBN 9781565233409.

How to Carve a Great Santa: 30 Projects, Patterns and Techniques for Beginner to Advanced Woodcarvers (Fox Chapel Publishing) Full-Size Patterns, Easy-to-Follow Tutorials, Finishing Tips, and More

How to Carve a Great Santa: 30 Projects, Patterns and Techniques for Beginner to Advanced Woodcarvers (Fox Chapel Publishing) Full-Size Patterns, Easy-to-Follow Tutorials, Finishing Tips, and More PDF

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