Icicle Santa Ornament 38 X 26 Gemstone: Sapphire and Tsavorite

Gemstone: Sapphire and Tsavorite

the mosaic will leave a lasting impression on its viewers

Wisconsin during July 2024

Dimensions: 2" x 3

Made from sterling silver

Icicle Santa Ornament 38 X 26 Gemstone: Sapphire and TsavoriteRoger and Jackie Becker carve and paint. Most of their carvings are from basswood which is a relatively soft wood that is close grained and leaves a smooth surface when cut with a knife or gouge. A cutout is created by tracing a pattern on the block of wood and cutting the outline with a band saw. For some carvings, a roughout is made from a master carving using a router duplicator. Knives and gouges are used to refine the shape and add details and