Chip Carving: Techniques For Carving Beautiful Patterns By Hand

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From my introduction:

“The purpose of this book is to equip you with everything you need to know to become a skilled chip carver . . . I’ve worked hard to make this book a distillation of how and what I teach in person. In it you will find advice on what tools and materials you need to get started, instruction on proper, safe carving technique, skill-building exercises, and carving projects ranging from simple and easy, to complex and challenging. My goal was to make the book the next best thing to learning in person, and if I have achieved that goal even to a small degree I see no reason not to expect similar results for you at home as I would if you attended one of my classes.”

Kind words from Nancy Hiller’s foreword:

“For me, one of the most exciting developments has been the creative application of long-established techniques to new expression. While many woodworkers have taken the capital-D design route of studio furniture making, which values individualism and innovation, others have looked backward as well as forward, embracing traditional techniques and adapting them in new forms . . .

Daniel Clay is one of them, and a master of his art. Chip carving may be limited to the surface of things—a means of decoration, and so, perhaps easily dismissed by some. But as with any skill, mastering it takes discipline and practice. Don’t take for granted those clean cuts, smooth lines, regular patterns, angles, and depths of cut, or the care required to achieve a precise and pleasing layout. They represent a pinnacle of craft. Fortunately, this book gives clear, step-by-step instructions on these and other dimensions of the chip carver’s art.”