Carving Wooden Santas, Elves & Gnomes: 28 Patterns for Hand-Carved Christmas Ornaments and Figures

by Ross Oar

Overview

Woodcarving Illustrated Books presents its latest how-to guide for carving the jolly man in red and his crew of friends - elves, gnomes, reindeer and much more! With more than 20 delightful patterns from accomplished carver Ross Oar, you'll craft the adventurous Luge-Riding and Sky-Diving Santas, a Cowboy Santa, the classic Sledding Santa, European-inspired Olde World Santa and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781565233836
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/01/2008
Series:	Woodcarving Illustrated Books
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	868,973
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

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.

Editorial Reviews

"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"

From the Publisher

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