books by Al Streetman (woodcarvers leprechaun gunfighter)

books by Al Streetman

books:

10 Wire and Canvas Decoy Patterns for Carvers

2 reviews
Al Streetman

Schiffer Publishing, 1999

Wire and canvas decoy pattern review
I wrote this book for people who want to make some different types of decoys. Maybe you don't have access to large chunks of wood, or maybe you don't have the tools to saw out large decoy patterns, even if you have large chunks of wood. This book will show you how a form of decoy was made around the turn of the century by people on the Eastern shore who were in the same predicament. It ...

25 Leprechaun Patterns for Carvers

2 reviews
Al Streetman

Schiffer Publishing, 1996

leprechaun notes
If you're looking to carve some of the wee people, then here is your book. One leprechaun is carved step by step, then painted. Patterns for 24 more are provided so you can make a whole leprechaun colony, if the mood strikes you. Lots of photos, and plenty of information about carving tools required and suggested paint colors.

60 Patterns for Santa Carvers: A Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers
Al Streetman

Schiffer Publishing, 1996

For hopelessly addicted Santa carvers, this wonderful book will spur them to new heights and depths. Here are 60 of Al Streetmans 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 Als experience, is a good seller at carving shows. It offers a slight but not difficult ...

29 Cowboy Patterns for Carvers
Al Streetman

Schiffer Publishing, 2000

Even in this modern age cowboys and the Old West still capture our hearts and imaginations. This book is written in response to many phone calls and letters after Als earlier book, 25 Gunfighter Patterns, requesting more cowboy patterns. Whether you have been carving cowboys for a long time or want to for the first time, this book is for you. Here are 29 patterns for great cowboys, plus added ideas for settings. With Al Streetmans helpful ...

20 Patterns for Santa Carvers (Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)
Al Streetman

Schiffer Publishing, 2003

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 ...

25 Gunfighter Patterns for Carvers: With Step-By-Step Carving Instructions (A Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)

1 review
Al Streetman

Schiffer Publishing, 1995

gunfighter notes
This book was writen for those carvers who can't get enough cowboy patterns to fill their needs. One gunfighter is carved and painted in step-by-step detail, and patterns are provided for 24 more, using the same techniques as those presented in the photo project.

20 Pencil People Patterns for Carvers (A Schiffer book for woodcarvers)

1 review
Al Streetman

Schiffer Publishing, 2000

Pencil notes
If you have long, thin scraps of wood left over from other carving projects, now you have a book that will let you make use of those scraps. These patterns were designed to fit on thin scraps of wood. They are exxagerations of various caricatures such as pirates, cowboys, etc. Plenty of information is provided as to carving tools and paint required.

35 Santa Patterns for Carvers (Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)
Al Streetman

Schiffer Publishing, 2002

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 Als 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, ...

20 Folk Bird And Fish Patterns (Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)

1 review
Al Streetman

Schiffer Publishing, 1999

Folk bird notes
This book was writen for carvers who have a little time on their hands to create something, but not as detailed as a complicated carving. These are simple little bird and fish patterns, done in a folk-style method (both carved and painted). They make colorful additions to brighten up the home, and people love them when received as gifts.

Carving Cypress Knee Woodspirits (Schiffer Book for Carvers)

2 reviews
Al Streetman

Schiffer Publishing, 2002

Excellent book
So few books are available for instruction with cypress knees! This is a great one for painting faces even if you are not a carver. Although it has inspired me to try carving.

29 Angel Patterns for Carvers (Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)
Al Streetman

Schiffer Publishing, 1997

Heres a heavenly project, filled with delightful, though sometimes impish, angels. Al Streetmans 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 ...

30 Holiday Patterns for Carvers (Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)
Al Streetman

Schiffer Publishing, 1998

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 lieshe is a master of the character, and this ...

25 Uncle Sam Patterns for Carvers (A Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)

1 review
Al Streetman

Schiffer Publishing, 1995

Uncle Sam Carving
This book was written because I had people who wanted Uncle Sam carvings to add to their collections. I couldn't find any books which featured this topic, so I had to design my own patterns in order to fulfill their wishes. I realized that at a certain point, I had created enough patterns to do a book on Uncle Sam, and this is the result. The carving project in the book was designed to be easy ...