Santa Showcase

These top Santa patterns featured in Woodcarving Illustrated provide readers with four step-by-step tutorials and 20 additional Santa patterns from today’s top artists. With a history of the origin of Santa Claus, as well as the subtleties in Santa’s appearance throughout different parts of the world, this crafter’s companion includes stylistic carvings that range from whimsical caricatures to classic Kris Kringle depictions. An ideal holiday handbook, readers will also find painting and finishing tips to add creative and unique touches to each carving.