| Santa Showcase: Celebrate the Season with 24 Patterns from the Best of Woodcarving Illustrated Contributor(s): Woodcarving Illustrated (Author) |
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ISBN: 1565233409 ISBN-13: 9781565233409 Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2008 Annotation: These top Santa patterns featured in "Woodcarving Illustrated" provide readers with four step-by-step tutorials and 20 additional Santa patterns from today's top artists. With a history of the origin of Santa Claus, as well as the subtleties in Santa's appearance throughout different parts of the world, this crafter's companion includes stylistic carvings that range from whimsical caricatures to classic Kris Kringle depictions. An ideal holiday handbook, readers will also find painting and finishing tips to add creative and unique touches to each carving. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General - Crafts & Hobbies | Carving |
| Dewey: 736.4 |
| Series: Woodcarving Illustrated Books |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (0.95 lbs) 91 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Celebrate the Season with Santa Whether you're a beginner or you've been carving for years, Santa Showcase will have you celebrating the holiday season with your very own handcrafted Santa. As the best and most-popular Santa projects from the past 10 years of Woodcarving Illustrated, these 24 patterns and four step-by-step projects represent the craftsmanship and good cheer of carving's top artists and deliver all the information and inspiration you'll need for success. Inside Santa Showcase, you'll find: A history of Santa Claus along with an inspiring gallery of carvings depicting his different images throughout the world Four easy-to-follow tutorials with accompanying patterns 20 additional Santa patterns-from the classic to the whimsical-representing the best of Woodcarving Illustrated. Expert finishing tips and techniques to make your Santa shine Reprinted for the first time, the "cover" Santa created by David Sabol for the sold-out, premiere issue of Woodcarving Illustrated-now an out-of-print and valuable collector's item. This jolly collection features Santa carvings and patterns from acclaimed artists such as David Sabol, Cyndi Joslyn, Jim Maxwell, Mike Shipley, Ross Oar, Art Shoemaker, Jim Farr, Wayne Shinlever, Gerald Sears, Tina Toney, and many more |
Contributor Bio(s): Woodcarving Illustrated: - Woodcarving Illustrated is the leading how-to magazine for woodcarvers and includes patterns, tips and techniques from our many contributors, and inspiration to spur your imagination to make your own creations. These projects have been compiled from the best pages of Woodcarving Illustrated by the Editors. |