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Al Streetman takes devoted readers and beginning carvers alike back
to the wonderful world of folk carving, which leaves less to "the
rules" and more to the imagination! In older days, folk art was a
way of transforming plain everyday objects and materials into
decorative accent pieces to brighten the home. Here are 20 patterns
for bird and fish, with a simplicity that makes the carving process
quick and enjoyable, and the final product charming and elegant. In
full-color photography, Al guides the carver step-by-step though
the carving of a bird and a catfish, providing not only careful
instructions for carving but also for painting and presenting each
piece. The basic patterns make either wonderful learning tools or a
solid foundation for more intricate carvings.
Leprechauns are some of the folk-lore creatures that have always
fascinated the author. He claims that he once caught one, just long
enough to sketch him for a carving. Now Al Streetman shares 25 of
his leprechaun patterns with other carvers who may not have been so
lucky. In addition he shares many of his tricks and carving secrets
in clear photographs and captions. The methods he uses and teaches
will give the reader some new insight into character carving
techniques, and will make carving easier and more fun. After you
get a few carved and painted, they will make a colorful addition to
your carving collection. Leprechauns are also popular with buyers
and collectors, which is a good feature if you plan to sell any of
them.
Al Streetman goes west with a new carving and pattern book. This
time he shares the secrets of carving the western gunfighter, and
provides the carver with 25 creative patterns...enough for the O.K.
Corral and more! Concise instruc-tions take the carver step-by-step
through the project, from laying out the pattern to painting the
finished work. The book is designed to be used by carvers of all
levels, from novice to advanced. The results are delightful figures
of which the artist will be proud. This book follows two other
well-received carving books by Al Streetman, 41 Santa Patterns for
Carvers and 25 Uncle Sam Patterns for Carvers.
41 exciting, creative new Santa patterns in one book! 41 Santa
Patterns for Woodcarvers provides beginning wood carvers with
projects which they can accomplish with a minimum of tools and
frustration. For the intermediate and advanced carvers it offers a
wide assortment of Santas in different poses. One project is
followed in a step-by-step, fully illustrated manner, so even the
beginner can pick up on basic carving techniques. The patterns in
this book are full-size, and include approximate dimensions of the
side and front views. Santa carvings are an ever-popular item with
carvers, as well as with collectors and people who want them for a
touch of warmth in their homes. This book comes at just the right
time for those Christmas projects, and will be a delightful
resource throughout the year.
Veteran carver and instructor Al Streetman cleaned up his shop and
came up with yet another hot book, this one presenting a thin cast
of characters carved from leftover wood scraps. Streetman takes
novice and advanced carvers alike through a step-by-step process of
carving and painting these unique creations made from piles of
narrow leftovers. The task is made simpler with 126 photos and more
than 25 illustrations, including the cutout patterns for 20 unique
figures, such as Santas, elves, and the featured pirate project. In
addition to sharing Al's tips and secrets regarding head, hand, and
body carving, this informative book provides detailed suggestions
regarding carving tools, paintbrushes, and paint colors.
Once you finish carving your first gnome, the little guy will
surely want you to carve some more elfin friends for him! It's a
good thing Al Streetman has included 15 different patterns for
well-dressed elves and gnomes of all shapes and sizes--drawn up
with the beginner in mind, but with plenty of potential for the
experienced carver's creativity to build on. With step-by-step
instructions and color photography, Al demonstrates how to carve
and paint the first project from start to finish. He also provides
some helpful general advice about technique, finer details, and
painting; his reference charts are handy for any carving. A
full-color gallery of finished projects will bring a smile to your
face and a spark to your imagination. His laid-back style and
straightforward techniques make Al Streetman a pleasure to carve
with--enjoy!
Here is an assortment of carving projects unlike any other! This
book captures the magic and fun of a street-corner band, with eight
different personalities jamming away, heart and soul, for
passers-by. The whimsical characters are irresistable-you'll want
to clap your hands and sing along with them. Al guides the reader
step-by-step through the carving of "Hurricane" Brown, the
saxophone player for this wonderful ensemble, from using the
pattern, to carving the figure, to painting and finishing it. In
addition to the actual project instructions, some very helpful tips
and techniques are presented in the introductory section. Beginning
and advanced carvers alike will learn a great deal from Al's many
years of carving experience! A colorful gallery introduces you to
other members of the band and a chapter of patterns provides the
specifics for carving all eight characters.
One of the most sought-after and respected carvers of wooden Santa
figures shares 20 new and delightful patterns. Al Streetman takes
the reader step-by-step through the carving of a "windblown Santa,"
holding a lantern and grasping a walking stick as he tries to make
his way through a Christmas eve storm. This and other whimsical
creations offer hours of fun, challenge, and creativity to carvers
of all ability levels. In addition, for carver who wish to sell
their work, Santas have a proven marketability among Christmas
collectors. The carving steps are illustrated with clear color
photographs and precise instructions. The patterns offer at least
two views of each of the 20 Santas. In addition, Al provides hints
from his many years of carving experience and teaching, secrets
that are invaluable to both the novice carver and the professional,
including some tips and tricks for arm and hand carving and
multi-part construction techniques. This method lets you make
maximum use of grain direction, in order to save valuable wood from
being wasted, and to make the carving easier. This is a welcome
addition to the carver's library and joins the long list of Al
Streetman's other popular and successful carving instruction books.
Wire and canvas decoys were popular around the Eastern shore of
Virginia and the Carolinas near the turn of the 20th century.
Because an abundance of good carving wood was not handy, decoy
makers in this region used ingenuity to create clever replicas of
large birds such as the Canada Goose. This book includes patterns
for ten different breeds, a colorful gallery, helpful reference
charts, and a lot of tried-and-true advice for carvers motivated to
take on these projects, or to design their own. Al Streetman guides
the reader step-by-step through making one of these wire and canvas
decoys, through constructing the body and carving the head, to
painting the finished project. He even demonstrates how to antique
the decoy for an elegant weathered look.
Having an Al Streetman book is liking having your own personal
carving instructor sit down on the back porch with you. His
easygoing Oklahoma ways and his patient, soothing voice are evident
in the simple instructions, as though he were right there with you,
carving blade in hand, leading you through the simple step-by-step
task of characterization. And that's where the Streetman's true
brilliance lies-he is a master of the character, and this book is
rich with them. There are 30 patterns, with something for every
holiday of the year, in here. Streetman's instructions, clear
photos, and meticulously drawn patterns will make an expert of
beginners, and offer experts a challenge. Many people simply trace
his well-drawn patterns on thin flat board or cardboard and paint
them for tree ornaments.
Here's a heavenly project, filled with delightful, though sometimes
impish, angels. Al Streetman's reputation as a caricature carver
and teacher has grown with his increasing library of books. Here he
provides enough patterns for a heavenly host, with step-by-step
instructions about carving, painting, and antiquing. This is the
perfect book for the new carver looking for the wisdom of
experience and for the veteran carver seeking some new ideas and
techniques. The results are angels that are at home any time of the
year, but especially at the Christmas holiday. They make perfect
gifts and, for those who sell their craft, they draw people to the
table in droves. This is a book that will be much used and long
loved. Enjoy!
Based on the strong response from carvers around the world, Al
Streeman has drawn together a new book of Santa Claus patterns. 35
new patterns are presented along with helpful tips from Al's many
years of carving experience. This book is written more for the
carver who has some level of experience, but just needs some basic
line drawings/patterns to get started. There are also general tips
and recommendations as to wood selection, paint colors, and tools.
Some of the patterns appear in their final, carved and painted
form. so the reader will have 3-D references. The patterns are
printed full-size. This is a valuable resource for carvers and a
welcome addition to their library.
For hopelessly addicted Santa carvers, this wonderful book will
spur them to new heights and depths. Here are 60 of Al Streetman's
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 Al's 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.
With clear instructions and vivid color photographs, Al Streetman
takes woodcarvers through all the steps necessary to release a wood
spirit from a cypress knee. Using the shapes suggested by the forms
of the knees themselves, Al carves both a complete Santa figure and
a Santa ornament as the central projects of the book. Also included
are a listing of tools used in the projects, directions for
painting and antiquing the completed carvings, and a color gallery
featuring additional cypress knee Santa figures to inspire the
carver. This book will present interesting challenges to the novice
and be a joy for the more advanced woodcarver.
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