60 Patterns for Santa Carvers

For hopelessly addicted Santa carvers, this wonderful book will spur them 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. It is fun to carve and, from Als experience, is a good seller at carving shows. It offers a slight but not difficult challenge, and can be executed by novices and pros alike. The book provides some tips and tricks for head and hand carving. All in all, the perfect fix for the Santa craving.

About the author

Al Streetman currently resides in Guthrie, Oklahoma, and has been an active woodcarver for many years. He originally carved shorebird and duck decoys. Today, his work is centered around Santas, Cowboys, Uncle Sam, Elves, and other forms of caricature carvings.

Product details

• Authors: Al Streetman
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.01.1997
• EAN: 9780887409967
• ISBN: 978-0-88740-996-7
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 31 mm
• Weight: 441 g
• Illustrations: 105 color photos, patterns for 60 Santas
• Series: Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design; Humanities, art, music > Art > Plastic arts; Non-fiction book