Santa rides again! This highly animated Santa carving depicts the jolly
old elf getting more than he bargained for on an off-season fishing
expedition. David Sabol demonstrates his traditional wood carving
techniques, taking the reader through each step from wood blank to
finished carving with clear, step-by-step instructions and color
illustrations. The finished carving is brought to life with color
staining techniques and given a hint of age with antiquing methods David
describes in detail. Patterns are provided for six classic Santas in a
variety of poses and for the venerable Mrs. Claus as well. A color
gallery shows each of the finished patterns to fire the imagination of
every carver. Carvers with basic skills will enjoy the challenges, and
advanced carvers will be delighted by the details presented in the
projects in this book.