Carving Wooden Santas, Elves & Gnomes: 28 Patterns for Hand-Carved Christmas Ornaments and Figures »

Ross Oar is an accomplished craftsman and the author of Creative Wood Carving & Sketching and Folk & Figure Wood Carving. His work has been featured in the magazine Woodcarving Illustrated and in the book Santa Showcase. He lives in West Falls, New York.

From a rustic Tree Cutting Santa to a European-inspired Olde World Santa, and an adventurous Luge Riding Santa, this holiday how-to quick guide offers more than 20 special versions of Santa carvings—one for each special person on a crafters' lists. Featuring two complete step-by-step projects, the manual first explains the whimsical "Wee Santa," followed by the cheerful "Christmas Gnome." Twenty-one additional carving patterns include a detailed drawing, a band saw (roughout) pattern, and a full-color photograph of the finished carving, as well as paint swatches to ensure a perfect finish.

Chip Chats Magazine

A delightful collection of more than 25 different designs featuring Old St. Nick and his friends-each with an entertaining and jolly personality of its own.