Cowtown Carving

Download or read book Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 45 Holiday 2008 written by Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-28 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FEATURES 2008 Santa Carving Contest Prize-winning entries and highlights from this year's contest Woodcarving that Gets Noticed By Rex Branson Team mascots on a large scale promote woodcarving and community pride. Preserving a Historic Art Form By Christle A. Johnson Bob Johnson shares his passion for carving fish decoys with students Carved Nativities By Kurt Eberling and Helli Mayr Exploring the tradition of Krippel Schaun in Tirol, Austria First Cuts Gary Batte, Steve Prescott, Joe Schumacher, and Desiree Hajny share their first carvings PROJECTS Saw Whet Owl By Gordon and Marsha Stiller Chip Carve a Star Tree Topper By Roger Strautman Carve through bleached wood to highlight chip cavities Happy Christmas Gnome By Ross Oar Easy beginner character can be carved as Santa's helper or a garden gnome Whimsical Santa Holds your Christmas Stocking By Shawn Cipa Delightful folk-art style carving is a functional addition to your holiday décor Power Carving a Dove Ornament By Hugh Parks Classic symbol of peace makes a beautiful Christmas ornament Carving in High Relief By Chris Pye Produce a dramatic effect by lowering the background and undercutting the subject Santa Brings Home the Christmas Tree By Mark Akers Charming details highlight this action pose Carving Candy Cane Ornaments By Hershal Borders Practice basic carving and painting skills with easy Christmas ornaments Hershal Borders bonus cane gallery Carving a Snowman Collector's Plate By Robert Biermann Learn the basics of intaglio carving with this cheerful winter relief scene Carving a Traditional Lovespoon By David Western Classic heart design is a great project for novice carvers Gilding a House Sign By Francis S. Lestingi Learn gold-leafing techniques with a handcarved plaque DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Letter From Our Mailbag News & Notes Tips & Techniques Reader Gallery Product Review Relief Column Calendar of Events Coming Features Advertising Directory & Classifieds Teacher’s Corner Woodchips