Chip carving

The triangle and square are the primary shapes in most chip carving patterns. In the sample, right, you will see six different ways you can cut one 3×2 grid

Chip carving is a type of wood carving that demands focus on tiny details. Whether you're crafting a rosette or any other chip carving project, it's crucial to pay close attention to each small cut and be patient. This is when you realize the importance of having razor-sharp tools. Over time, you'll notice the difference between knives that maintain their sharpness and those that don't. My friend Chris always used to say, "No matter what you're carving, make sure you have a super sharp…

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...

I've got some free chip carving practice patterns for you

Check out recent chip carving projects for beginners to get your portion of inspiration for new wood carving heights. Easy chip carving starts here.

The triangle and square are the primary shapes in most chip carving patterns. In the sample, right, you will see six different ways you can cut one 3×2 grid

This is a collection of 7 chip carving patterns with animals as their main motif (the picture shows which animals exactly – a horse, rooster, dove and fish).

A beginner’s guide from the world’s most renowned chip carver! Wayne Barton—author of Chip Carving and Art of Chip Carving—presents what is...

Moravian Star Ornament (Photo 1) The following is a tutorial on how I carve a Moravian star ornament. Some of you may have already seen it when it appeared on my Instagram page @carverbobk du…

The Art of Chip Carving teaches crafters of all levels […]

Let’s take an in-depth look at the chip carving technique by creating several chip carving practice boards, and working a classic needlepoint sampler layout, shown above, that you can use to carve…