{"product_id":"woodcarving-illustrated-issue-45-holiday-2008","title":"Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 45 Holiday 2008","description":"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 \u0026amp; Notes Tips \u0026amp; Techniques Reader Gallery Product Review Relief Column Calendar of Events Coming Features Advertising Directory \u0026amp; Classifieds Teacher’s Corner Woodchips","brand":"Fox Chapel Publishing Co.","offers":[{"title":"Digital Magazine","offer_id":52625812488473,"sku":"e0158","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/foxchapelpublishing.com\/products\/woodcarving-illustrated-issue-45-holiday-2008","provider":"Fox Chapel Publishing Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}