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Jointed Santas
CA $16.58
The jointed Santas in this book are delightful. They can be easily posed and made to do a variety of things … and they are easily carved, following the numerous step-by-step color photo illustrations. There is even a sleigh! 64pp
Popular woodcarving teacher and author Betty Padden shows how to carve memorable ornaments to keep or give to family and friends. Imagine a tree decorated with your own beautifully carved angels, elves, polar bears, poinsettias, and more.Step-by-step projects are divided into three categories-beginning, intermediate, and advanced.A special section on painting covers basic concepts of blending, highlighting and shading, so that even a novice can get great results.23 patterns
Giving a hand-carved Christmas ornament or gift is as much fun as it is to make one. This compilation of favorite Christmas carving projects from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated includes projects and patterns for delightful carvings made from clothespins, caricature ornaments, a Christmas stocking, whittled pencils that make great gifts, a folk art tree topper, an evergreen tree with painting instructions, lovely earrings and much more. And of course, there are many Santa projects as well.
Paul and Camille guide us through a hands on, educational journey of Snowmen including Igloo Snowman and the Snowbank Snowman both of which are rich in color and full of life. 9 complete patterns in full color and easy to follow carving and painting instructions. 64pp