Large Sputnik Shell Ornament 12 X 15 Pictured without Chalcedony gemstone

Pictured without Chalcedony gemstone

Machine washable with care and steam iron

Copper arrow and brass plated accents

These sterling silver earrings feature gorgeous blue opal and blue apatite with 22K Gold vermeil detailing

Roger Becker is a woodturner and has a Robust American Beauty lathe and over 30 turning tools

Large Sputnik Shell Ornament 12 X 15 Pictured without Chalcedony gemstoneRoger 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