Think all Santas look the same? Think again! 28 patterns for carvers of all skill levels, ranging from a traditional Father Christmas to a Skydiving Santa - Two step-by-step projects to get you started: a cheerful Christmas Gnome and a whimsical Wee Santa - Full-page photos of each finished project, to instruct and inspire - Getting started tips and techniques, with crucial information on tools, materials, and finishing Celebrate your holiday cheer with a hand-carved Santa! Inside this book from Woodcarving Illustrated , you'll learn to carve more than 20 special versions of the jolly man in red—each with an entertaining personality of his own! From the rustic Tree Cutting Santa to the European-inspired Old World Santa to the adventurous Luge Riding Santa, you'll find just the right Santa woodcarving project to express your sentiment this holiday season. This how-to guide also offers patterns for Old St. Nick's crew of friends, including Mrs. Claus, an elf, reindeer, and a toy soldier! Follow along as author and celebrated woodcarver Ross Oar guides you through two complete step-by-step projects: The adorable Wee Santa and the jovial Christmas Gnome. Once you've mastered these projects, you can move on to any of the 26 additional carving patterns. Each pattern includes a detailed drawing, a band saw (roughout) pattern, and full color photograph of the finished carving. Also included are paint swatches to ensure a perfect finish. Grab your knife and start carving! Arranged by difficulty level, this delightful collection includes: Beginner: Santa Star Ornament Miniature Father Christmas Customized Santa Rocking Chair Santa Waving Santa Old World Santa Roly Poly Santa Head Santa Awaits the Big Day Toy Soldier Intermediate: Santa Makes His List Father Christmas Spiral Santa Ornament Saint Nick Santa's Elf Mrs. Claus Elf Ornament Skydiving Santa Ornament Santa Claus with Toys Candle Santa Masterclass: Early American Santa Santa on Sled Checking it Twice Feeding the Birds Tree Cutter Santa Santa's Reindeer Santa's Day Off With so many charming and detailed designs to choose from, you can make one for each special person on your gift list! Whether you want to display a Santa on your fireplace mantel or give treasured ornaments to friends and family, Carving Wooden Santas, Elves & Gnomes will have you cheerfully carving all year long in anticipation of the holiday season! "A delightful collection of more than 25 different designs featuring Old St. Nick and his friends each with an entertaining and jolly personality of its own." Chip Chats Magazine --Chip Chats Magazine Celebrate Your Holiday Cheer with a Handcrafted Santa From celebrated carver Ross Oar comes Carving Wooden Santas, Elves & Gnomes , a delightful collection of more than 25 different designs featuring Old St. Nick and his friends—each with an entertaining and jolly personality of their own. Two complete step-by-step projects: a cheerful Christmas Gnome and a whimsical Wee Santa. - 28 charming and detailed patterns for carvers of all skill levels—ranging from a traditional Father Christmas to a Skydiving Santa. - Inspiring and instructive gallery photographs of each finished project. - Helpful Getting Started tips and techniques on tools, materials, and finishing. Whether you want to display a Santa on your fireplace mantel or give a treasured ornament as a gift, Carving Wooden Santas, Elves & Gnomes will have you cheerfully carving all year long in anticipation of the holiday season! Ross Oar has had many years of experience in woodcarving. In 1984, he and his wife, Barbara, began West Falls Woodcarving, a part-time mail-order woodcarving supplies business run out of their home in Orchard Park, New York. Ross also carves commission pieces that range in size from three inches to five and a half feet high and depict all aspects of life, teaches woodcarving classes on a limited basis and participates in woodcarving shows. Used Book in Good Condition