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Tens of thousands of customers agree: Turn to these beautiful Kristy Rice winners. | 59 Chip Carving Nature: An Artistic Approach. Craig Vandall Stevens. Images from nature using carved shapes and patterns rather than outlining the subject. Craig shares his method, going step-by-step through the carving process. Every carving step for the main project is illustrated with a clear color photo and a concise description • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) •295 color photos, patterns, drawings •64pp. •978-0-7643-0029-5•PB•$12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95CAD Chip Carving Pennsylvania Dutch Designs. Pam Gresham. Explore the wealth of design motifs developed by the German immigrants to Pennsylva- nia and perfect for chip carving. Pam applies a vari- ety of the designs to a “Wilkom” plaque and a beautiful bible box, leading the carver step-by-step through the process of chip carving each of these creations • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 250 step-by- step color photos, patterns •64pp. •978-0-88740-711- 6 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Chip Carving the Southwest. Pam Gresham. The patterns of the Southwest have delighted tourists and art lovers for hundreds of years. Pam Gresham incorporates them into the art of chip carving—a marriage that works beautifully! Here are many patterns and ideas, and the techniques of layout and execution. Each step is illustrated with a color pho- tograph and every project has accurate drawings. A gallery gives the carver some idea of the limitless possibilities • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 250 color photos • 64 pp. • 978-0-88740-699-7 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD 20 Patterns for Santa Carvers. 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 • 8 1/2"x11" (215x279mm) •120color photos, 20patterns • 64 pp. • 978-0-7643-1837-5 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD CARVING: CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAYS 21 Carvings for the Day after Christmas. Al and Trinka Chapman. What do you do with the fam- ily Christmas tree after the last needle has fallen? Carve next year’s Christmas ornaments from the trunk and limbs to create some very special memories for you and your family! Using parts of the trunk, you can carve elves, Santas, angels, and more • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • hundreds of color photos • 88 pp. •978-0-88740-730-7•PB•$12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95CAD 25 Leprechaun Patterns for Carvers. Al Street- man, Photography by Jack Lisecki. Photography by Jack Lisiecki. Leprechauns are some of the folklore creatures that have always fascinated the author. Now he shares 25 of his leprechaun patterns with other carvers, plus many of his tricks and carving secrets in clear photographs and captions. The meth- ods he uses and teaches will give the reader some new insight into character carving techniques • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 50+ color photos, 25 patterns • 64 pp. • 978-0-88740-957-8 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD 29 Angel Patterns for Carvers. Al Streetman. Enough patterns for a heavenly host, with step-by- step instructions for 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. They make perfect gifts, and for those who sell their craft, they draw people to the table in droves • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 50+ color photos/29 Patterns • 64 pp. • 978-0-7643-0275-6 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD WOOD & FURNITURE | 35 Santa Patterns for Carvers. Al Streetman. 35 new Santa Claus patterns are presented along with helpful tips fromAl’s many years of carving experience. Basic line drawings/patterns, plus general tips and recommendations as to wood selection, paint colors, and tools. Some of the patterns appear in their final carved and painted form, so the reader will have 3-D references. The patterns are printed full size • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 35 patterns, 20+ color photos • 48 pp. • 978-0-7643-1657-9 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD 41 Santa Patterns for Woodcarvers. Al Street- man. 41 exciting, creative Santa patterns in one book! The projects can be accomplished with a minimum of tools and frustration and include a wide assortment of Santas in different poses. One project is followed in a step-by-step, fully illustrated manner, so even the beginner can pick up on basic carving techniques • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 50+ color photos, 41patterns•48pp. •978-0-88740-632-4•PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD 60 Patterns for Santa Carvers . Al Streetman. Photography by Jack Lisiecki. This wonderful book will spur hopelessly addicted Santa carvers to new heights and depths. Here are 60 of Al Streetman’s whimsical, humorous caricature patterns, bringing exciting new dimensions to Santa carving. Al takes the carver step-by-step through the carving of a Santa flying on a candy cane to deliver his goods. In all, the perfect fix for the Santa craving • 8 1/2" x 11" (215x279mm) •105color photos, patterns for 60Santas • 64 pp. • 978-0-88740-996-7 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Angel Carving and Other Favorites. Ron Ran- som. A classic guide to carving and painting appeal- ing wooden angel figures with ease. With many color and black-and-white illustrations of the creative steps, the book presents numerous different angel designs as weathervanes, Christmas ornaments, and free standing figures of appealing and frequently whimsical personalities. The instructions encourage all to try • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 143 b/w photos, 49 color photos • 80 pp. • 978-0-88740-147-3 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Carving and Painting an Heirloom Santa. Paul F. and Camille J. Bolinger. Learn to create delightful wooden Santas destined to be treasured family heirlooms. With a combination of more than 280 color photographs, a minimal set of carving tools, and easily followed instructions, the reader is guid- ed step-by-step through rough and detail carving techniques and painting. Includes a gallery of the Bolingers’ heirloom Santas. • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) •284 color photos •64pp. •978-0-7643-0194-0 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Carving Angels. Kelley Stadelman, Text written with and photography by Douglas Congdon-Martin. Text written with and photography by Douglas Con- gdon-Martin. 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 beau- tifully painted heavenly being. With concise descrip- tions and clear color photographs, Kelley’s experience as a teacher will lead carvers of every ability to a wonderful result • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 250 color photos • 64 pp. • 978-0-88740-860-1 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Carving Christmas Whistle Ornaments. Kelley Stadelman. These carved, fanciful ornaments double as whistles and can take a variety of shapes and forms. Kelley makes carving the whistles simple and fun. Each step is clearly illustrated and explained using full color photographs. 12 patterns are provid- ed, but once you get the hang of it you will probably be drawing your own. A fun book full of Christmas spirit • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 245 color photos, 12patterns•64pp. •978-0-88740-973-8•PB•$12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Carving Humorous Santas. Paul F. & Camille J. Bolinger, Photography by Pat McChesney. Photog- raphy by Pat McChesney. With more than 185 color photographs and easy instructions, Paul carefully guides the reader through the carving techniques while his wife, Camille, demonstrates the painting. Patterns for five other Santas and a photo gallery featuring over twenty humorous Santas sure to get the creative juices flowing. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • Over 185 color photos, 12 patterns • 64 pp. • 978-0-7643-0423-1 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving the Nativity with Helen Gibson. Helen Gibson. An old tradition for today’s carvers. Helen takes the reader step-by-step through the delicate carving process of one of the creche figures with clear color photography illustrating each technique. Patterns and complete views for the Mary, Joseph, three Wisemen, three Shepherds, and the baby in the manger are included • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 250+ color photos • 64 pp. • 978-0-88740-438-2 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Carving Santa and Mrs. Claus. Ken Blomquist, Text written with and photography by Jeffrey B. Sny- der. With 270 color photos, concise instruction, and detailed patterns, Ken Blomquist takes the carver through every step required to successfully complete wooden figures of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Guidelines for creating a unique surface texture, painted details, and Santa’s bag of gifts are all supplied. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 270 color photos, 3 patterns • 64 pp. •978-0-7643-1765-1•PB•$14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Santa Ornaments with Tom Wolfe. Tom Wolfe, Text written with and photography by Douglas Congdon-Martin. Text written with and photography by Douglas Congdon-Martin. Tom leads the carver through the process of creating a beauti- ful Santa ornament for the tree or to be displayed on a stand. A basic understanding of carving techniques is all that is needed to follow these fully illustrated step-by-step instructions • 81/2"x11" (215x279mm) • 250 color photos • 64 pp. • 978-0-88740-617-1 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Carving Cypress Knee Wood Spirits. Al Street- man. With clear instructions and vivid color photo- graphs, Al Streetman takes woodcarvers through all the steps necessary to create a Santa wood spirit and ornament using the shapes of the knees them- selves to form the figure and ornament. Also includ- ed are directions for painting and antiquing the carvings and a color gallery featuring additional Santa figures • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 98 color photos • 64 pp. • 978-0-7643-1518-3 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Down-Home Angels with TomWolfe. Tom Wolfe. Woodcarver Tom Wolfe always sees the rough edges that make his miniature characters human and a little bit off center. So it is with these angels. A little wrinkled and a lot ugly, they are proof that God must have a sense of humor. Everything you need to know about creating these angels is il- lustrated with a color photograph and patterns to help you make a whole band of them • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) •191 color photos, 7 patterns •64 pp. • 978-0-7643-2326-3 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD 30 Holiday Patterns for Carvers. Al Streetman. Here are 30 patterns for holidays throughout the year that feature the creativity and guidance of Al Streetman. These carvings are simple enough to inspire confidence in the beginner and clever enough to allow for a lot of creativity from the experienced carver. In his easygoing manner, Al offers plenty of tips for technique and presentation • 81/2"x11" (215 x 279mm) •106 color photos, 48 illustrations •64pp. • 978-0-7643-0514-6•PB•$14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95CAD