Great for gifting and even better for playing, combine your love for chess, Christmas, and woodcarving into one incredible masterpiece project! Perfect for both beginner and advanced woodcarvers, this guide includes simple caricature carving techniques and step-by-step instructions for each piece. With 6 full-size patterns, you'll carve reindeer knights, elf pawns, North Pole rooks, snowman bishops, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus as King and Queen! Also included are instructions for finishing and painting your carvings, as well as making a chess board. Author Dwayne Gosnell is an award-winning carver and president of the Catawba Valley Wood Carvers that began woodcarving as a creative outlet to unwind after a long day at work – as a police officer! Woodcarving a Santa and Friends Chess Set is the ultimate way to spread the holiday cheer into a classic game of chess while building your skills – what's not to love?  ·