Artistry in Chip Carving: A Lyrical Style (Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)

Drawing from the ancient art of Asian brush painting, Craig Vandall Stevens introduces a unique form of chip carving to the hobbyist. With clean flowing lines the knife creates delicate images in wood, relying on the play of the grain and light to bring the images to life. These make beautiful wall hangings on their own, or can be used as a decoration on plates boxes, and screens. Craig goes step-by-step through the carving, beginning with an introduction to the tools and the wood. Two projects are included with clear color photographs and concise descriptions of the carving technique. The pattterns are included as is a gallery of variations and applications.

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Chip Carving: Design & Pattern Sourcebook

From Library Journal

Woodcarving is one of the more diverse areas of woodworking, and these titles show some of the possibilities. Barton needs no introduction, as he is among the best-known carvers in the world. In Chip Carving, he offers numerous patterns as well as brief advice about technique, sharpening, wood selection, and more. His skill is astonishing it appears that he can apply outstanding carvings to any surface. Burton’s Architectural Carving is even better; an experienced architectural carver, he shows his craft in a step-by-step manner, explaining tool use, wood choices, and different styles of carving. This title stands out because of its great section on tool use. Burton offers a wealth of both traditional and innovative information; for example, he employs inexpensive pneumatic chisels, which are most frequently used by auto mechanics a great technique that this reviewer has never seen anywhere else. The techniques revealed here could be (more…)

PFEIL

Pfeil carving tools and Pfeil carving tool sets are “Swiss Made.” Swiss Made implies reliability and precision. Pfeil carving is undoubtedly the finest carving tool on the market. Pfeil carving tools are second to none in terms of manufacturing quality and durability. The superb quality of our exclusive “Swiss Made” tools is also available to chip carvers. These 2 knives are designed especially for chip carving, but are also useful for whittling, carving and even layout work. Forged of special alloy tool steel, blades hold their edge longer than most other knives of this type. Pre-sharpened for immediate use. Overall lengths between 5-1/4″ to 7-1/2″. Rc 57-60 hardness.

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Chip Carving: Expert Techniques and 50 All-Time Favorite Projects (The Best of Woodcarving Illustrated)

In this collection of 29 projects, woodworkers of all skill levels are taught several variations of chip carving—the timeless art of decorating a wood surface by removing chips of wood with short triangular-shaped cuts—including basic chip carving, line carving, shallow-chip carving, and highly stylized European chip carving. Featuring patterns from a host of preeminent chipcarvers—such as Barry McKenzie, Dennis Moor, Darrell Jannsen, and Roger Strautman—this handy guidebook includes Christmas ornaments, a beautiful line-carved birdhouse, a handsome chip-carved chess set, and fun chip-carved golf balls with intricate, geometrical designs.

About the Author

Woodcarving Illustrated is a leading how-to magazine for woodcarvers of all skill levels and has a circulation of more than 65,000 readers.

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Chip Carving Knife

Flexcut blades, as the name implies, are flexible to give you more control over your cuts. Made of high carbon spring steel, the tool shank gives just enough to follow the contour of carving, eliminating the need to have a handful of traditional tools to finish a single profile. This unique material also contributes to its excellent edge holding capability as the shank is tempered like a spring while the tip is hardened to Rc 59-61, then hand honed and polished. The ash handles are ergonomically designed to increase the comfort and ease of use. Each tool is pre-sharpened and ready to use. Theres a knife for every cutting and shaping application that might arise.

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Professional 12pc Set Wood Hand Carving Artist Chisels

12pc Wood Carving Chisels Set, Factory Sealed

These tools are perfect for novice or professional wood carvers
The handles are made with quality polished wood for comfortable grip
The chisels are made with razor sharp harden steel
They measure approximately 8″ long
They come in a protective roll up plastic case
They are great for any wood carving shop
This set is ideal for carpenters, carvers, artists and many other professions
This set includes the following:
One 1/2” wood chisel
One 1/4” wood chisel
One 1/4” round nose chisel
One 1/4” square wood chisel
One 1/4” skew wood chisel
One 1/4” diamond point chisel
One 1/4” curved chisel
One 1/4” “U” gouge
One 1/2” wood turning gouge
One 1/2” straight gouges
One 9/16” straight gouges
One 1/2” parting tool

NOTE: Pictures are for illustration purpose only, actual item may slightly vary in appearance and design.

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CHIP CARVING - DVD - With Wayne Barton

Chip carving is a wonderfully direct and simple way to decorate furniture, cabinets, boxes, plaques and utensils. Wayne Barton, a master of the Swiss style of chip carving, shows you step by step how you can beautify a number of objects using very few tools

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