Combine your love for chess, Christmas, and woodcarving into one incredible masterpiece project! Perfect for both beginner and advanced woodcarvers, this guide includes simple caricature carving techniques and step-by-step instructions for each piece. With 6 full-size patterns, you’ll carve reindeer knights, elf pawns, North Pole rooks, snowman bishops, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus as King and Queen! Also included are instructions for finishing and painting your carvings, as well as making a chess board.

Great for gifting and even better for playing, combine your love for chess, Halloween, and woodcarving into one incredible masterpiece project Perfect for both beginner and advanced woodcarvers, this guide includes simple caricature carving techniques and step-by-step instructions for each piece. With 6 full-size patterns, you'll carve werewolf knights, mummy pawns, coffin rooks, Frankenstein bishops, and Dracula and a witch as King and Queen Also included are instructions for finishing and painting your carvings, as well as making a chess board. Author Dwayne Gosnell is an award-winning carver and president of the Catawba Valley Wood Carvers that began woodcarving as a creative outlet to unwind after a long day at work - as a police officer Woodcarving a Halloween Chess Set is the ultimate way to spread the creepy holiday cheer into a classic game of chess while building your skills - what's not to love?

Carve one incredibly creepy masterpiece project! Perfect for both beginner and advanced woodcarvers, this guide includes simple caricature carving techniques and step-by-step instructions for each Halloween-themed chess piece. With 6 full-size patterns, you’ll carve werewolf knights, a witch as Queen, Dracula as King, and many more! Also included are instructions for finishing and painting your carvings.

Great for gifting and even better for playing, combine your love for chess, Christmas, and woodcarving into one incredible masterpiece project! Perfect for both beginner and advanced woodcarvers, this guide includes simple caricature carving techniques and step-by-step instructions for each piece. With 6 full-size patterns, you'll carve reindeer knights, elf pawns, North Pole rooks, snowman bishops, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus as King and Queen! Also included are instructions for finishing and painting your carvings, as well as making a chess board. Author Dwayne Gosnell is an award-winning carver and president of the Catawba Valley Wood Carvers that began woodcarving as a creative outlet to unwind after a long day at work - as a police officer! Woodcarving a Santa and Friends Chess Set is the ultimate way to spread the holiday cheer into a classic game of chess while building your skills - what's not to love? ·

Feel inspired with the magic of the holiday season with the 2020 winter issue of Woodcarving Illustrated! Featuring more than a dozen projects that both beginner and advanced carvers will enjoy, create a simple snowman, flat-plane reindeer, chip carved calendar, decorative ornaments, winter and Christmas caricatures, and so much more! With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, helpful tips, and full-size patterns, also included in this festive issue is an extensive reader gallery, inspiring artist features, insightful technique lessons, product reviews, and more!

Carve classic holiday favorites in this festive issue of Woodcarving Illustrated! From a chip carved sleigh and an elf caricature who works as the manager in Santa’s workshop to a power carved reindeer and a customizable Santa ornament, this winter issue is filled with tons of holiday projects to spread the Christmas cheer! With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, carving patterns, and expert guidance to build your skills, you’ll carve a simple snowman ornament, wheely turtle toy, rustic coffee scoop, a colorful toy solider, and so much more! Also included in this issue is a detailed product review of Schaaf Tools’ cut-resistant gloves, an artist spotlight on award-winning ice carvers, a feature on Frank Foust’s comfort birds that have led to a heartwarming movement within the carving community, reader galleries, bonus patterns and projects, and more!

Handcraft a classic or contemporary chess set that will be cherished for years to come. You will learn to create each piece by using compound cuts on the scroll saw. Patterns and full-color photographs for each of the playing pieces (king, queen, bishop, knight, rook, pawn) are included. Instructions and pattern for a beautiful inlay playing board also included.