Chip carving

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...

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…

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

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

Chip 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…

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

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…