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The premier work of author-carver Ron Ransom. He offers
instructions for three specific versions of Santa Claus and many
other variations, as well as painting instructions. Rons
illustrations serve as an impetus for the carver to approach his
own work with freedom. His Old World Santas are great symbols of
happiness and goodness.
From the Amish country in Pennsylvania, Ron Ransom has been
inspired to create patterns and carvings of an Amish family. Six
patterns, clear instructions, and color photos guide you in carving
a family in traditional Amish dress. Out of respect for their
preferences, Ron has left the faces blank. Reflecting the Amish
lifestyle, Ron's tools, techniques and instructions are plain and
simple. When the carvings are complete, painting and antiquing
methods are demonstrated as well. A color photo gallery provides a
last, close look at these charming basswood carvings. As with all
of Ron Ransom's books, the projects presented here will engage the
beginner and provide solid bases upon which advanced carvers may
add their own creative touches.
When children ask what Santa does during the rest of the year, you
can show them these three sporting Santas. Ron was inspired to
design these miniature athletes while anticipating the 1996
Olympics in Atlanta. Additional patterns for two of Ron's favorite
figures, the quilt and tree-holding Santas, are also included. Ron
guides carvers through every step of creating with simple, detailed
instructions and color photographs. A gallery is concluded showing
each Santa's distinctive character. Carvers with fifteen years or
fifteen minutes experience will find this book a welcome addition
to their libraries.
Ron Ransom returns to angel carving with wonderful, often
whimsical, figures depicting the heavenly host at work and play.
Patterns for a guardian angel, two horn-blowing angels, and an
angel to the golfers are provided. Ron takes the carver through
each step of the carving, painting, and antiquing processes with
simple, direct instructions and clear color photographs. Variations
on the basic painting designs are discussed as well. A color
gallery provides a good look at the finished pieces and their
variations. This book will be an inspiration to all carvers, from
the beginners to the most advanced.
Ron Ransom's latest carving guide will walk you through the
creation of wonderful and whimsical holiday characters to entertain
all year long. Full color photographs, easy-to-understand
instructions, and detailed patterns make this book simple enough
for beginners, yet challenging for experienced carvers looking for
new ideas. A color gallery of all the finished pieces provides
readers with close up detail of the finished products. The projects
shown in this book, designed using simple hand tools, include a
"flying" witch and a headless figure with pumpkin for Halloween, a
leprechaun to bring out the Irish in all of us, and a wise old
Father Time to celebrate New Year's Eve. Simple but precise
patterns for all of these projects, as well as instructions on how
to paint and antique them are provided. Ron also gives carvers tips
on improvising on these projects to stimulate your creativity and
keep you supplied with fresh ideas.
Instructions for carving and painting a variety of appealing wooden
angel figures with ease and humor. With many color and
black-and-white illustrations of the creative steps, the book
presents numerous different angle designs as weathervanes,
Christmas ornaments, and free-standing figures of appealing and
frequently whimsical personalities. The instructions encourage all
to try.
Santa Mini-Cheers (c) answer the wood carver's perennial question,
What can I do with all of these basswood scraps? Presented are six
patterns and instructions for carving three miniature Santas and a
larger Santa holding a snowman. All are carved in an Old World
style, with simplicity and character. Ron skill-fully guides the
carver through each project with straight-forward, step-by-step
directions, color illustrations, and a bit of humor. A gallery is
included. For those who are familiar with Ron's other books, this
one will be a welcome addition. For new carvers, this book will
both guide you through the process and inspire you to forge ahead
in the wood carvers craft.
One of America's favorite carvers brings seven new step-by-step
Santa projects to his many fans, old and new. These Santas have
special interests including golf, fishing, and skiing, among
others. As always Ron Ransom makes the carving easy, interesting,
and fun.
Ron Ransom returns to the North Pole in his latest carving book on
Santas. Here, through detailed instructions, step-by-step color
photographs, and clear patterns, anyone can learn to carve the
traditional holiday figure using simple hand tools. Painting
techniques are also described in full, along with tips on
"antiquing" your Santas, and many carving and painting hints on how
to make small improvisations on the projects to make them all
unique. Some of the Santas included here are a torch-bearing
"Olympic" Santa, a Santa on skis, and a Santa with snowman. A color
gallery at the end of the book shows the finished results in
detail. Ron's latest look at St. Nick is a great way to get
creative for the holidays, whether you are just learning or are an
old hat at carving.
Using over 220 beautiful color photographs and clear, concise
instructions, Ron Ransom takes the reader through all the steps
necessary to carve nine of his favorite "Old World" Santas from
wood. Patterns are provided for Santas holding a variety of
objects, ranging from angels and Christmas trees to a golf club,
messages, fishing poles, and even political emblems! Along with the
carving instructions (sprinkled with Ron's unique sense of humor),
general tips for painting the completed Santas are provided, as
well as answers to carvers most frequently asked questions Also, a
gallery of finished Santas is presented for further inspiration.
Whether the carver has been working with wood for fifteen years or
fifteen minutes, this book will be a new treasure.
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