Carving Santas from Around the World: 15 Quick and Easy Projects to Make and Give (Fox Chapel Publishing) - Softcover

Joslyn, Cyndi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565231872 ISBN 13: 9781565231870

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

Learn to carve 15 festive Santa's from around the world with this step-by-step guide.

This book shows the reader how to carve each of the 12 Santas presented in two different ways: as "standing" Santas and as "shelf-sitting" Santas.

The first part of the book covers the basics of carving Santas. The author includes information on the carving and painting techniques, such as wood choice, basic cuts, carving tools, basic painting supplies and finishing materials.

The second part of the book focuses on how to carve the Santas. Readers have two options. They can carve either a standing Santa or a shelf-sitting Santa. In this second section of the book, the author provides a step-by-step demonstration that shows the reader how to carve, paint and finish a standing, full-bodied Santa. An easy-to-follow pattern and finished photos of the carving start this section. Close-up photography and detailed captions cover the project from start to finish.

The author then follows up this demonstration with a second demonstration on "shelf-sitters." She shows the reader how to carve and join the body and legs. The third section of the book includes patterns for the remaining 11 Santas. The patterns are specially designed for beginning carvers. Each has two components: a square on-the-wood pattern to help the reader get started, and a dimensional figure to help the reader finish the project. Patterns are included for both the standing and the shelf-sitting versions.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

From the United States to Germany and the Ukraine - the legend of Santa Claus is alive and well. But, did you know that the various images and lore associated with this jolly fellow can be as different as the languages spoken? It's true! In this book alone, you will find 15 ready-to-carve Santas from around the world. You'll be led - step-by-step through 21 carving projects featuring a Traditional Santa and England's Father Christmas. You will also find an additional 13 patterns complete with paint lists and color charts. So easy to use, even beginners are guaranteed success!

About the Author:

Cyndi Joslyn began woodcarving in 1990 with a special interest in carved Santas. She owns an extensive collection of carved Santas and currently teaches classes to both novice and experienced carvers. She is also the author of Carving Santas from Around the World. She lives in Missoula, Montana.

About this edition

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1565231872
• ISBN 13: 9781565231870
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96