Combine your love for chess, Halloween, and woodcarving into one masterpiece! Carve a unique chess set in a game of wits where Dracula is King and a Witch is Queen 6 full-size caricature patterns, from werewolf knights and mummy pawns to coffin rooks and Frankenstein bishops Step-by-step instructions for each piece and simple caricature carving techniques Author Dwayne Gosnell is an instructor, award-winning carver, and president of the Catawba Valley Wood Carvers Great for gifting and even better for playing, combine your love for chess, Halloween, and woodcarving into this one incredible project! Perfect for beginner to intermediate and advanced woodcarvers, this guide includes simple caricature carving techniques and step-by-step instructions for each piece. With the 6 provided full-size patterns, you'll carve scary werewolf knights, creepy mummy pawns, eerie coffin rooks, monstrous Frankenstein bishops, the vampire Dracula as King, and an evil witch as Queen! Also included are instructions for finishing and painting your holiday-themed carvings, as well as making a chess board. Police officer by day and a wood carver by night, author Dwayne Gosnell is an award-winning carver and president of the Catawba Valley Wood Carvers who began woodcarving as a creative outlet to unwind after a long day at work in law enforcement. Woodcarving a Halloween Chess Set is the ultimate way to spread the spooky Halloween vibe into a classic game of chess while also building your carving skills!