How-To Book of Christmas Carving: 32 Projects to Whittle, Carve & Paint (Fox Chapel Publishing) Best-Of Projects from Woodcarving Illustrated -

Author: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated

Brand: Fox Chapel Publishing

Edition: First Edition

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 144

Release Date: 29-08-2023

Part Number: 9781497104082

Details: Get ready for a special holiday season in your wood shop! 32 Christmas carving projects, a collection of all-time favorites from the last decade of Woodcarving Illustrated Step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, insightful tips, and ready-to-use patterns Projects for all carving styles, including whittling, relief carving, chip carving, caricature carving, and more Original patterns for angels, reindeer, snowmen, elves, toy soldiers, penguins, and more, plus an entire Santa section Contributors include today's leading carving experts, including Dave Stetson, Dwayne Gosnell, Carol Leavy, Russell Scott, Sara Barraclough, Betty Padden, Tom Hindes, Nikki Reese, and many others Carve some holiday magic! Collected by the editors of Woodcarving Illustrated and written by the woodcarving artists themselves, this book features 32 of the best and most fun projects from the last decade of the magazine, from whittled ornaments and caricature decorations to layered relief and chip-carved gifts and keepsakes. No matter your carving skill level, you are going to love working on all these charming Christmas-themed projects! With an introductory section on project materials, tools, basic cuts, and finishing, illustrated step-by-step guides for beginners, and more challenging patterns for advanced woodcarvers, this compilation is perfect for all skill levels and style preferences. The patterns cover a range of woodcarving techniques from woodburning to caricature carving, and include reindeer, snowmen, elves, penguins, an entire Santa section and so much more. This volume has everything you need to make non-stop woodchips for the most wonderful time of the year! Projects include: Peekaboo Santa Ornaments Personalized Ribbon Ornament Santa's Little Helpers Flat-Plane Reindeer Ornament Thoughtful Angel Norbert the Elf Kitten in a Mitten Ornament Comfort Penguins Momma Polar Bear and Cub Block Nativity Winter Solstice Tomte Workshop Santa And many more! Packed with easy-to-follow directions, full-color coordinating photography, and ready-to-use patterns, this delightful book has everything you need to make super cute carvings to hang on your own tree or give as gifts. The featured carving patterns and projects are from some of today's leading carving experts, including Dave Stetson, Dwayne Gosnell, Chris Hammack, Carol Leavy, Russell Scott, Sara Barraclough, Betty Padden, Tom Hindes, Nikki Reese, and many others. There's a project inside this best-of Woodcarving Illustrated collection for everyone, from beginners to advanced craftsmen. With How-To Book of Christmas Carving, you're guaranteed a very merry carving experience!

EAN: 9781497104082

Package Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches

Languages: English