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70 | CARVING: CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAYS The Edge of Christmas: Carving Christmas Whimsies • Paul Bolinger • A guide for creating whimsical Christmas figures to adorn the shelves, mantles, and ledges of all holiday homes. Patterns for nine new carvings, including a Teddy Bear, a Moose, Snowmen, and of course, Santas. Great design ideas to fit the carving skills of novices and old hands alike. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 219 color prints, 20 b & w illustrations • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-0687-7 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD First Christmas Projects for Woodcarvers • Larry Green •Welcome to carving. This is a starting place to begin the adventure of sculpting wood. The book introduces the new carver to safety considerations, the fundamentals of sharpening, carving knives, palm carving tools, and helpful aids for carving a Stocking Ornament, a Sleeping Santa Ornament, and a Snowman. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0- 7643-0369-2 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Flat Plane Carving the Nativity • Lynn Diel • Using more than 250 color images, 4 patterns, and clear step-by-step instructions, the reader is taken through all the steps necessary to carve and finish each figure in the nativity in basswood: Mary, Jo- seph, Jesus and His creche, an angel, shepherd, the three kings, a camel, donkey, ox, and a sheep. All of the materials and tools needed for these proj- ects are listed. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 252 color & 4 b/w images • 64 pp • 978-0-7643- 2439-0 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD A Folk Carved Nativity • Donna Hefty • Carv- ing that is approachable and simple for all ages. Not only are there eleven highly defined patterns, but Donna will take you step-by-step through the process of both carving and painting. Each step is illustrated with a color photograph and an easy-to- follow description of the technique. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250+ color photos, 11 patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-881-6 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD Halloween Carving • Paul F. & Camille Bolinger • Detailed, step-by-step instructions are provided for carving and painting two ghostly projects: “The Ghost with the Most” and “Lon Gone.” Aside from instructing readers in their carving and painting techniques, Paul and Camille also provide patterns for five Halloween figures and close to 100 draw- ings of design details. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 195+ color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-7643- 0608-2 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Helen Gibson Carves the Animals of the Na- tivity • Helen Gibson • Helen completes the na- tivity scene with camels, sheep, cattle, and donkeys. Helen has a highly detailed style of carving that is perfect for this subject. The reader is led step- by-step through the process of carving one of the animals. Clear color photographs illustrate every cut. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250 color photos, patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-544-0 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Mini-Cheers©: Carving Miniature Santas • Ron Ransom • Santa “Mini-Cheers”© answer the wood carver’s perennial question, “What can I do with all of these basswood scraps?” Here are six patterns and instructions for carving three minia- ture Santas and a larger Santa holding a snowman, all carved in an “Old World” style with simplicity and character. Straightforward, step-by-step direc- tions, color illustrations, and a bit of humor. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 260+ color photos, 6 patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-824-3 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD More Santa Carving with Tom Wolfe • Tom Wolfe • In his own special way Tom Wolfe leads the carver through each step of the carving pro- cess. The result is a traditional Santa in stride, heading for the reindeer pen to hook up for the Christmas flight. He is accompanied by old Ru- dolph, who looks a bit bewildered by the night that lies ahead. Patterns are provided for the project, the reindeer, and several other interesting Santas. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 190 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-0626-6 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Old St. Nick Carving: Classic Santa's from Wood • David Sabol • David Sabol takes the reader through each step, from wood blank to fin- ished carving, with clear, step-by-step instructions and color illustrations. Patterns are provided for six classic Santas in a variety of poses and for the ven- erable Mrs. Claus. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250 color photos, 7 patterns • 64 pp • 978-0- 7643-0039-4 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Power Carving Santa's with Tom Wolfe • Tom Wolfe • After the big Christmas flight, what does Santa do with his spare time? Tom Wolfe has come up with a number of ideas. More than 260 color photographs and easy-to-follow instructions help the carver create a Santa to be proud of. Tom uses power tools and guides the reader through each carving step. 16 patterns for six projects and a color gallery complete this book. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 260+ color photos, 16 patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-963-9 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD A Ron Ransom Christmas • Ron Ransom •With this book anyone can learn to carve the traditional holiday figure using simple hand tools. Step-by- step carving and painting techniques described in full, with tips on “antiquing” and hints on how to make small improvisations on the projects to make them all unique. Included are a torch-bear- ing “Olympic” Santa, a Santa on skis, and a Santa with a snowman. A color gallery shows the finished results in detail. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250 photos • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-0361-6 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Ron Ransom Carves Athletic Santa Mini- Cheers© • Ron Ransom • When children ask what Santa does during the rest of the year, you can show them these three sporting Santas. Additional patterns for two of Ron’s favorite fig- ures—the quilt and tree-holding Santas—are also included. Along with simple, detailed instructions and color photographs, a gallery is included show- ing each Santa’s distinctive character. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 240+ color photos, 6 patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-825-0 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD Ron Ransom Carves More Angels • Ron Ran- som • Ron Ransom revisits angels with new carv- ings depicting the heavenly host at work and play. Patterns for a guardian angel, two horn blowing angels, and an angel to the golfers are provided. Ron takes the carver through each step of the carv- ing, painting, and antiquing processes with simple, direct instructions and clear color photographs. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250+ color photos, 4 patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-892-2 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD Ron Ransom's Favorite Santas for Carvers • Ron Ransom • Using more than 220 color photos and concise instructions, Ron Ransom takes the reader through all the steps necessary to carve nine of his favorite “Old World” Santas from wood. Patterns are provided for Santas holding a variety of objects: messages, fishing poles, and even political emblems! General tips for painting the completed Santas are also provided. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 225 color & 6 b/w photos • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-2362-1 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Santa and His Friends: Carving with Tom Wolfe: Carving with Tom Wolfe • TomWolfe • Tom’s premier work on carving Santa Claus, elves, gnomes, and wizards. These fanciful, delightful characters come to life at his hands. He shares skills and projects that are perfect for the begin- ning carver, the person who likes to whittle for fun and relaxation, or the experienced carver. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250+ color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-277-7 • PB • $9.99 / £9.99 / 13.99 CAD Santa Carving • Ron Ransom • The premier work of author-carver Ron Ransom. He offers instruc- tions for three specific versions of Santa Claus and many other variations, as well as painting instruc- tions. Ron’s illustrations serve as an impetus for the carver to approach his own work with freedom. His “Old World Santas’’ are great symbols of happi- ness and goodness. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 20 color photos, 57 b/w photos, 5 drawings • 46 pp • 978-0-88740-107-7 • PB • $8.95 / £8.99 / 12.95 CAD Santimals: Carving with Tom Wolfe • Tom Wolfe • Santimals capture all the charm of the season in a delightful way. Tom takes the reader step-by-step through the carving of the raccoon Santimal, from the pattern to the painting. Each step is clearly illustrated with a full color photo- graph and helpful description. Santimals include a goose, a hound dog, a duck, a pig, a mouse, a fox, and a bear. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 280 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-440-5 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD Snowmen Are Cool: Woodcarving Winter Creations • Paul Bolinger • Filled with numerous ideas and designs for perfect wood carved snow- men, this book is a fun and easy way to learn dec- orative woodcarving while perfecting your creative skills. Easy-to-follow instructions and stress-free tips will build your confidence and lead to results to be proud of. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 258 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-0976-2 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD The Tom Wolfe Treasury: 75 Santa Patterns • TomWolfe • Just when it seems that Tom could not possibly have any more Santa patterns, here are 75 never-before-seen designs. They reflect Tom’s unquenchable creativity, his boundless sense of humor, and his keen eye for caricature. Each pat- tern is clearly drawn and reproduced at full size. A color gallery is included on the back of the book to use as a paint reference. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 75 patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-0627-3 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Tom Wolfe Carves Jointed Santas • TomWolfe • Text written with and photography by Douglas Congdon-Martin. The jointed Santas in this book are delightful, and they are easily carved. With step-by-step color photo illustrations you go from the carving, to the joint construction, to the paint- ing. In addition to the Santa carved in the book there are patterns for 8 others, plus a nice sleigh. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 300 color photos, patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-539-6 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD Tom Wolfe Carves Old-World Santas • Tom Wolfe • Tom Wolfe guides the carver step-by-step through the carving, painting, and finishing of an old-world Santa. The basic figure will challenge the beginning carver, and there are plenty of fascinating details included for the more advanced. As always, Tom provides advice and techniques throughout the process that are useful for any carving project. San- ta designs that will fuel your imagination and help you develop your own designs. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 291 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0- 7643-1351-6 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD