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Chip Carving Workshop by Lora S. Irish.
Chip carving, also known as spoon carving or “Kerbschnitt,” is
the ideal introduction to woodcarving for beginners. This simple
traditional carving method uses just a few basic knives to
remove selected chips of wood in small triangles, squares, and
free-form curves, producing amazingly intricate and delicate
results. Nationally known woodcarving artist and author Lora S.
Irish shows you how to get started in this venerable craft. Chip Carving Workshop takes you through all of the essential chip carving techniques, from tool sharpening and preparation to hand positions, chip cutting, and finishing. You’ll discover how to use both geometric shapes and free form designs to create wonderfully detailed patterns. Practice projects will have you decorating household items and creating artistic pieces in a variety of original designs. Hope chests, wooden spoons, jewelry chests, clocks, candle plates, serving trivets and decorative plaques are just a few ideas for your new chip carving skills. Inside you’ll find original grid patterns, layouts and motifs for: -Large Oval Kitchen Trivet -Small Heart Candle Plate -Fan Grid Candle Plate -Oval Kitchen Trivet -Casserole Trivet -Heart Kitchen Trivet -Walnut Hollow Serving Platter Page Count: 96 Size: 11x8.5 Type: Soft Cover Catalog number - 15-776-6 Price - $16.99 |
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Chip Carver's Workbook by Dennis Moore.
Carving Beautiful Designs in Wood is
Easier Than You Think! Chip carving- a simple method of woodcarving in which knives are used to remove selected "chips" of wood in a single piece-has a long and respected history as a decorative art form. In Chip Carver's Workbook, noted chip carver and instructor Dennis Moor will introduce you to this timeless craft that is easy to learn and produces beautiful, ornate results. In his engaging and accessible teaching style, Dennis Moor outlines the basics of wood selection, tools and sharpening, layout, lettering, and finishing while instructing you on the techniques that will have you decorating household items and creating artistic pieces in a variety of designs. Seven enjoyable and useful projects will guide you through the process of mastering this classic art form: - Napkin Holder - Plant Box - Letter Holder - Trinket Box - Tissue Box Holder - Mailbox - Cheese and Cracker Tray Page Count: 112 Size: 11x8.5 Type: Soft Cover Catalog number - 15-257-0 Price - $14.95 |
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