Ways to sketch a chip carving practice board with traditional border patterns and rosette designs. Share tips and tricks for chip carving 3- and 4-corner chips.

Chip carving is the simplest, quickest, most portable form of woodworking there is. Over 100 patterns to make drawer fronts, chair backs, clockfaces, and mix...

Daniel Clay demonstrates the Swiss method of chip carving

In this chapter we explore a way of working that integrates carving and design into a single practice. The projects documented here are not necessarily meant for you to copy or carve by rote. For the beginning and experienced carver alike, there are indeed technical lessons to be learned from the execution of these specific designs, but a deeper lesson will be learned by attempting the process itself: carving as you design, and designing by carving.

Intro to Chip Carving: For all you out there with the need to learn a new hobby, look no further. Chip carving has been one of the most relaxing hobbies that I do, besides fishing of course. It isn't super expensive to start out and with enough practice you can make great…

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