20 Patterns for Santa Carvers by Al Streetman     (More Details)
20 Patterns for Santa Carvers by Al Streetman. One of the most sought-after and respected carver of Santas shares 20 new and delightful patterns for carvers. Al Streetman takes the reader step-by-step through the carving of a “windblown Santa,” holding a lantern and grasping a walking stick as he tries to make his way through a Christmas eve storm. This and other whimsical creations offer hours of fun and creativity to carvers of all levels of ability.

21 Carvings for the Day after Christmas by Al Chapman     (More Details)
Each year many well-used and well-loved Christmas trees are discarded at the end of the holiday season and are too quickly forgotten. By carving next year's Christmas ornaments from the trunk and limbs of this tree, you can save some very special memories for you and your family! Using parts of the trunk, you can carve elves, Santas, angels and more. Incorporating the branches sticking out from the trunk, you can carve angels blowing heavenly trumpets, elves with long noses, and good-natured Santas with drooping hats. In this book, Al and Trinka Chapman will show you how to cut your tree into usable parts, sketch out various figures that fit well into your wooden segments, cut, carve, and sand your figure, and finish it with paint and hanging hooks. They have provided step-by-step instructions for two projects - a Santa, which was carved entirely with hand tools, and a herald angel blowing a trumpet, which was carved using power tools.

29 Angel Patterns for Carvers by Al Streetman     (More Details)
Here's a heavenly project, filled with delightful, though sometimes impish, angels. Al Streetman's reputation as a caricature carver and teacher has grown with his increasing library of books. Here he provides enough patterns for a heavenly host, with step-by-step instructions about carving, painting, and antiquing. This is the perfect book for the new carver looking for the wisdom of experience and for the veteran carver seeking some new ideas and techniques. The results are angels that are at home any time of the year, but especially at the Christmas holiday. They make perfect gifts and, for those who sell their craft, they draw people to the table in droves. This is a book that will be much used and long loved. Enjoy!

30 Holiday Patterns for Carvers by Al Streetman     (More Details)
Synopsis Having an Al Streetman book is liking having your own personal carving instructor sit down on the back porch with you. His easygoing Oklahoma ways and his patient, soothing voice are evident in the simple instructions, as though he were right there with you, carving blade in hand, leading you through the simple step-by-step task of characterization. And that's where the Streetman's true brilliance lies-he is a master of the character, and this book is rich with them. There are 30 patterns, with something for every holiday of the year, in here. Streetman's instructions, clear photos, and meticulously drawn patterns will make an expert of beginners, and offer experts a challenge. Many people simply trace his well-drawn patterns on thin flat board or cardboard and paint them for tree ornaments.

A Ron Ransom Christmas: Patterns and Carving Tips for Santas, Snowmen, and More by Ron Ransom     (More Details)
Ron Ransom returns to the North Pole in his latest carving book on Santas. Here, through detailed instructions, step-by-step color photographs, and clear patterns, anyone can learn to carve the traditional holiday figure using simple hand tools. Painting techniques are also described in full, along with tips on "antiquing" your Santas, and many carving and painting hints on how to make small improvisations on the projects to make them all unique. Some of the Santas included here are a torch-bearing "Olympic" Santa, a Santa on skis, and a Santa with snowman. A color gallery at the end of the book shows the finished results in detail. Ron's latest look at St. Nick is a great way to get creative for the holidays, whether you are just learning or are an old hat at carving.

Angel Carving and Other Favorites by Ron Ransom     (More Details)
Instructions for carving and painting a variety of appealing wooden angel figures with ease and humor. With many color and black-and-white illustrations of the creative steps, the book presents numerous different angle designs as weathervanes, Christmas ornaments, and free-standing figures of appealing and frequently whimsical personalities. The instructions encourage all to try.

Carving Angels by Kelley Stadelman     (More Details)
Though she has not knowingly seen Angels, Kelley Stadelman has received their help in times of crisis. She has felt their presence. These joyful little soldiers of God seem to have a childlike presence. Their personalities are uninhibited. They go about their duties energetically. Yet they are wise, committed to their tasks and reverent to their boss. The whimsy of angels is captured in the designs of this book. Kelley leads the carver step-by-step through the angel carving project, beginning with the blank and finishing with a beautifully painted heavenly being. With concise descriptions and clear color photographs, Kelley's experience as a teacher will lead carvers of every ability to beautiful results.

Carving Noah's Ark: Mrs. Noah and Friends With the Animals of North America by David Sabol     (More Details)
The sea-faring odyssey of Noah, his family, and the world's animals collected two-by-two is well known to young and old. David Sabol brings the story to life with a series of lively and expressively carved and painted animals and characters. David introduces his readers to the use of the traditional carving and realistic coloring techniques which give his carvings a distinctive design, personality, and charm. Step-by-step techniques for carving Noah's wife or one of several animals native to North America. The combination of clear explanation and color photos make each step easy to follow. Patterns include: Mrs. Noah, two turkeys, pumas, rabbits, foxes, raccoons, skunks, and opossums. This new book will provide hours of pleasure for all carvers from novice to professionals, giving them varied and exciting challenges and beautifully detailed results that will please them.

Carving Scandinavian Santas by Ken Blomquist     (More Details)
Ken Blomquist takes readers through all the steps necessary to successfully carve and finish a Scandinavian Santa, using step-by-step instructions, 258 beautiful full color photos, and detailed patterns. This figure comes with a rucksack full of traditionally wrapped gifts and a walking staff to steady him during his annual trek. Following these clear instructions, you can also create a scenic, snow-covered setting, complete with a fir tree for your figure. The text includes a list of tools and paints required to complete the project, helpful suggestions useful to every carver, instructions for creating unique surface textures, and detailed painting instructions. A colorful gallery provides examples of different finishes and bases for the Scandinavian Santa. This project is an exciting challenge for novice and advanced carvers alike.

Carving Scrooge and Dickens Christmas Carol by Vincent Squeglia     (More Details)
Carving Scrooge and Dickens by Squeglia. Softcover.

Carving Seasonal Decorations: For Windows and Door Frames by Paul Bolinger     (More Details)
Look at the molding above the doors in your home. What do you see? The Bolingers saw space for some new and exciting woodcarving designs bound to perk up your home in any season. The designs and tips in this unique book will inspire you to anticipate the seasons and carve a new corner piece for each season or even each month. There are plenty of ideas and designs for an entire year’s worth of carving! Authors and top design team Paul and Camille Bolinger introduce designs for the home that capture the color, fun, and spirit of the seasons. The innovative and captivating designs give you a variety of quick and easy yet eye-catching items to carve as gifts or for sale. Ten individual patterns are provided in the book along with design ideas and tips, and step-by-step design techniques. The gallery provides detailed shots of finished pieces as well. With the designs and the inspiration you will gather from this book, no corner in your home need go overlooked or under decorated. So, grab some wood and your tools and get carving — your house awaits your creations!

Celebration Carvings by Ron Ransom     (More Details)
Ron Ransom's latest carving guide will walk you through the creation of wonderful and whimsical holiday characters to entertain all year long. Full color photographs, easy-to-understand instructions, and detailed patterns make this book simple enough for beginners, yet challenging for experienced carvers looking for new ideas. A color gallery of all the finished pieces provides readers with close up detail of the finished products. The projects shown in this book, designed using simple hand tools, include a "flying" witch and a headless figure with pumpkin for Halloween, a leprechaun to bring out the Irish in all of us, and a wise old Father Time to celebrate New Year's Eve. Simple but precise patterns for all of these projects, as well as instructions on how to paint and antique them are provided. Ron also gives carvers tips on improvising on these projects to stimulate your creativity and keep you supplied with fresh ideas.

Creating Christmas Ornaments from Polymer Clay: 10 Original Designs with Step-by-Step Instructions by Bridget C. Albano     (More Details)
Add the personal touch to your Christmas celebration with ten adorable, whimsical ornaments of your own making. Create Santa, two different reindeer, a snowman, penguin, gingerbread man, a gift-bearing polar bear, a Christmas pig, a bunny angel, and a puppy in a stocking. Bridget guides you through every step with clear descriptions and color photos. She uses four kinds of polymer clay for her creations (Fimo, Cernit, Sculpey, and ProMat) in beautiful colors so your projects won't have to be painted. These are projects the whole family can enjoy together.

Helen Gibson Carves Saint Francis of Assisi     (More Details)
Something about St. Francis is universally appealing. His humility, his simplicity, his faith, all of these touch what is most human and most holy about life. That is why this figure of St. Francis is so popular among carvers and collectors alike. Helen Gibson has been carving this figure for years, and now shares her techniques with other carvers. A master carver and sought after teacher, Helen offers clear step-by-step instructions for the carving of St. Francis. As in her two nativity carving books, each step is illustrated with accurate color photographs to provided a visual reference to the carving. This new book will delight all carvers, novice or professional, providing them with new challenges while helping them move easily through the carving to a product of which they can be proud.

Making Christmas Jewelry in Polymer Clay by Bridget C. Albano     (More Details)
Spread Christmas cheer with festive necklaces, pins and earrings of your own making. Patterns for endearing angels, Christmas trees, gifts, holly, gingerbread men, teddy bears, and old Saint Nick himself are provided along with Bridget Albano's easily followed instructions and clear color photography. With a few simple tools, everyone-from the youngest to the oldest-will enjoy this book. The polymer clays Bridget uses are among the most versatile materials ever invented. Relatively soft and easy to form, they will not harden until baked. Once baked, the clays stay hard, durable, waterproof, and their colors will not fade. Learn to create unique jewelry that will continue to be enjoyed for years to come.