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CARVING: CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAYS | 69 35 Santa Patterns for Carvers • Al Streetman • 35 new Santa Claus patterns along with helpful tips from Al’s many years of carving experience. Of- fers 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 3D references. The patterns are printed full size. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 35 pat- terns, 20+ color photos • 48 pp. • 978-0-7643- 1657-9 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD 41 Santa Patterns for Carvers • Al Streetman • 41 exciting, creative Santa patterns in one book! The projects can be accomplished with a minimum of tools and frustration and include a wide assort- ment 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. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 50+ color photos, 41 patterns • 48 pp • 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 • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 105 color photos, patterns for 60 Santas • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-996-7 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD Angel Carving and Other Favorites • Ron Ransom • A classic guide to carving and painting appealing wooden angel figures with ease. With many color and black-and-white illustrations of the creative steps, the book presents numerous differ- ent angel designs as weathervanes, Christmas ornaments, and free standing figures of appealing and frequently whimsical personalities. The instruc- tions encourage all to try. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 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 & Painting An Heirloom Santa • Paul F. Bolinger, 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 guided step-by-step through rough and detail carv- ing techniques and painting. Includes a gallery of the Bolingers’ heirloom Santas. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 284 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0- 7643-0194-0 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Carving Angels • Kelley Stadelman • 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 a wonderful result. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-860-1 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Christmas Whistle Ornaments • Kel- ley Stadelman • These carved, fanciful ornaments double as whistles and can take a variety of shapes and forms. Kelley makes carving the whistles sim- ple and fun. Each step is clearly illustrated and ex- plained using full color photographs. 12 patterns are provided, but once you get the hang of it you will probably be drawing your own. A fun book full of Christmas spirit. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 245 color photos, 12 patterns • 64 pp • 978-0- 88740-973-8 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Cypress Knee Wood Spirits • Al Streetman • With clear instructions and vivid col- or photographs, Al Streetman takes woodcarvers through all the steps necessary to create a Santa wood spirit and ornament using the shapes of the knees themselves to form the figure and ornament. Also included are directions for painting and an- tiquing the carvings and a color gallery featuring additional Santa figures. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 98 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-7643- 1518-3 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Down-Home Angels with Tom Wolfe • Tom Wolfe • Woodcarver Tom Wolfe always sees the rough edges that make his miniature charac- ters 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 illustrated with a color photograph and patterns to help you make a whole band of them. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 191 color photos, 7 patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-2326-3 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Humorous Santas • Paul F. & Camille J. Bolinger • 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 featur- ing over twenty humorous Santas sure to get the creative juices flowing. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 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 carv- ers. 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. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 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 • With 270 color photos, concise instruction, and detailed patterns, Ken Blomquist takes the carver through every step required to successfully com- plete wooden figures of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Guidelines for creating a unique surface texture, painted details, and Santa’s bag of gifts are all sup- plied. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 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 • Tom leads the carver through the process of creating a beautiful 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. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-617-1 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Santa's for Today: with Tom Wolfe • Tom Wolfe • Easy-to-follow instructions review some of the basic techniques of carving caricatures before introducing some new tricks for carving and finishing the figures. A large gallery offering four-sided views of a variety of Santas is a useful guide. The exciting variety of Santas will inspire carvers to produce full figure carvings, busts, or- naments, bottle stoppers, and more. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 336 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-3082-7 • PB • $14.99 / £13.99 / 19.99 CAD Carving Santas with Special Interests • Ron Ransom • Seven new step-by-step Santa projects from Ron Ransom. These Santas have special in- terests, including golf, fishing, and skiing, among others. As always, Ron Ransom makes the carving easy, interesting, and fun • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • Full color photos • 64 pp. • 978-0- 88740-328-6 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • Full color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-328-6 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Carving Scandinavian Santas • Ken Blomquist • All the steps necessary to successfully carve and finish a Scandinavian Santa using step-by-step in- structions, 258 beautiful full color photos, and de- tailed patterns. Following these clear instructions, you can also create a scenic, snow-covered setting complete with a fir tree for your figure. A colorful gallery provides examples of different finishes and bases for the Scandinavian Santa. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 258 images • 64 pp • 978-0- 7643-2133-7 • PB • $15.00 / £13.99 / 20.00 CAD Carving Seasonal Decorations For Windows & Door Frames • Paul & Camille Bolinger • New and exciting woodcarving designs to perk up your home in any season. The designs and tips for carv- ing a new door frame corner piece for each season, or even each month. Ten innovative and captivat- ing designs, step-by-step techniques with color photos, and a gallery. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 163 color photos, 12 diagrams/patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-0715-7 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Traditional Style Kachina Dolls • Tom Moore • Patterns, background information, and step-by-step instructions for carving and painting kachina-style dolls in the traditional manner. The author’s carvings feature the traditional “bel- ly-acher” pose, bright colors of the 1980s style, and the all-wood approach currently favored by Hopi carvers. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 300 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-1243-4 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Celebration Carvings • Ron Ransom • Carving guide to whimsical holiday characters to entertain all year long. Full color photographs, easy-to-un- derstand instructions, and detailed patterns make this book simple enough for beginners, yet chal- lenging for experienced carvers. Includes a “fly- ing” witch and a headless figure with a pumpkin for Halloween, a leprechaun, and Father Time for New Year’s Eve. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250 photos • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-0362-3 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Christmas Carvings from Commercial Turn- ings • Kelley Stadelman • Transform common sugar pine blanks into Christmas figures. With step-by-step color photographs, Kelley Stadelman carves a rotund Santa and a stately tree. A gallery shows other possibilities that can be carved from the turned blanks. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250+ color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-697-3 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD The Easter Bunny and His Friends • Tom Wolfe • The Easter Bunny—the bearer of gifts, fancy eggs, sweet candy, and warm, cuddly stuffed animals—is beautifully carved with clear step-by- step color illustrated instructions. Also included is a simple technique for creating beautiful Easter eggs and a gallery of many bunny “humanimals. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250+ color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-381-1 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD