This wonderful book will spur hopelessly addicted Santa carvers to new heights and depths. Here are 60 of Al Streetmans whimsical, humorous caricature patterns, bringing exciting new dimensions to Santa carving. Al takes the carver step-by-step through the carving of a Santa flying on a candy cane to deliver his goods.

24 of the best and most loved Santa patterns from the pages of Woodcarving Illustrated. Includes four step-by-step projects, finishing tips, and more.

· Learn the traditional language of carving lovespoons · Details the symbolic meaning of 75 wooden lovespoon designs, from asking someone on a first date and courting spoons to wedding spoons and more · Features 5 distinctive bowl patterns and 75 original handle patterns for hundreds of customizable, mix-and-match design opportunities to express your one-of-a-kind love · David Western is a lovespoon expert and the author of Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons and History of Lovespoons

Two complete projects, fascinating history and myth, and 26 additional full page patterns for creating functional and decorative gargoyles from wood. Learn to carve a traditional water-spouting gargoyle and classic grotesque with step-by-step instructions. Includes 10 additional patterns for mythical creatures incorporated into architectural elements, like a working doorknocker.

·An exciting Christmas carving book featuring so many Santas - the most requested subject among the carving community ·A newly updated edition featuring 26 new step-by-step projects, newly added techniques and tips, and other updates that make instructions easier to read and accomplish for all skill levels ·A total of 30 Santa carving patterns, from the classic to the whimsical, representing the best of Woodcarving Illustrated ·Includes a fun history section about of Santa Claus along with an inspiring gallery of carvings depicting his different images throughout the world ·Easy-to-follow tutorials with accompanying full-size, ready-to-use patterns ·Contains expert finishing tips and techniques to make your Santa shine

Noted carvers and authors Carole Jean Boyd and Jack A. Williams bring you the ultimate resource for unlocking the whimsical characters and wood spirits from within one of nature's most unique woods: cypress knees.