As the leading how-to magazine for woodcarvers, Woodcarving Illustrated promotes woodcarving as a fun pastime and recognized art form. Whether you’re just getting started in the world of woodcarving or have been making chips for decades, Woodcarving Illustrated is designed to help you make the most of your carving time. Each quarterly issue is jammed with projects, instructions, photos, tool reviews, tips, and techniques. Expert guidance from the world’s most talented carvers helps you to complete more projects and hone your skills.
It is just wonderful. I just came back from my barn after cutting
out some of the ornaments to play with. Thank you for this
addition. Brenda Atchley. Keep the projects coming.
With an introduction by master chip carver Barry McKenzie, you will
really appreciate the 50 all-time favorite projects featured in
this excellent book. For the beginner, the opening pages show you
some of the basic cuts and cutting methods. An explanation of how
the chips are cut. The book is full of great holiday ideas from
icicle tree ornaments to delicate snowflakes. Carved eggs, quilt
pattern coasters, inspirational crosses and even a decorative
teapot and spoon clock. They are all here with plans and/or
patterns.
Chip carving can be used to great decorative effect and is a side
to woodcarving which many enjoy. If you're one of these then you
will welcome this book with 50 projects from specialist chip
carvers across the pond such as Barry McKenzie, Tom Douglass, Roger
Strautman and Elaine Dugan. Let them guide your hand as you
discover how to chip carve an egg, golf balls, leaf ornaments,
landscapes, crosses, letters, a birdhouse and a teapot clock. And
to get you on your way, there is even an in-depth section looking
at the techniques needed for successful chip carving. Chip Carving
is a fun and informative collection of projects which will
challenge and engage the carver, no matter the skill level. A
useful book to add your collection!
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