Handcarved Christmas

Discover the joy of crafting cherished memories with our 'Handcarved Christmas' guide, a masterpiece from Fox Chapel Publishing, designed for both beginners and experienced woodcarvers alike. This beautifully curated paperback (216 x 278 mm, 142 pages) brings together timeless projects that transform ordinary materials into extraordinary holiday decorations and gifts. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts and holiday lovers, our carefully selected patterns include delightful Christmas ornaments made from clothespins, whimsical caricature figures, and heartwarming gift ideas like whittled pencils and stunning folk art tree toppers. With step-by-step instructions and vibrant color photos, this guide ensures a seamless carving experience, helping you create one-of-a-kind pieces that will bring holiday cheer for years to come. Join renowned carving experts such as Shawn Cipa, Floyd Rhadigan, and Chris Pye as you explore fascinating projects including evergreen tree decorations and unique Santa carvings, all perfect for enhancing your festive spirit. Make this holiday season memorable by crafting personalized hand-carved treasures, adding a touch of warmth and creativity to your celebrations. Whether decorating your home or gifting to loved ones, 'Handcarved Christmas' will inspire your artistic journey. Embrace the art of woodcarving and create keepsakes that echo the magic of Christmas!
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 216 x 278 mm
Pages: 142
Publication Date: 01-12-2011

Giving a hand-carved Christmas ornament or gift is as much fun as it is to make one. This compilation of favourite Christmas carving projects from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated includes projects and patterns for delightful carvings made from clothespins, caricature ornaments, a Christmas stocking, whittled pencils that make great gifts, a folk art tree topper, an evergreen tree with painting instructions, lovely earrings and much more. And of course, there are many Santa projects as well.

Handcarved Christmas’s projects and patterns are from some of carving’s leading experts including Shawn Cipa, Floyd Rhadigan, Chris Pye, Don Dearolf, Rick Jensen, Robert Biermann, and Sandy Smith. There’s a project inside this Best of Woodcarving Illustrated collection for everyone, from beginners to advanced craftsmen. With step-by-step instructions and colour photos, readers are guaranteed a very merry carving experience.