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 d?cor

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

Gildin