Working With Wood Books

Wood chip carvers, prepare to take your skills to new depths!  This impressive guide starts with tips for avoiding and fixing common mistakes, then continues on with finishing techniques for protecting and displaying your work.  Whether you want to create a handsome gift, an accent piece for your home, or just hope to master the woodworking craft of chip carving, this book is a great addition to your workbench.

After the initial contents the rest of the book is packed with patterns, featuring a wealth of border, corner, and trim designs to enhance your woodwork.  With 36 simple border trims, 14 large chip square motifs, and 9 advanced corner designs, the perfect way to outline or trim any project can be found within these pages.  If you’re starting from scratch, 34 free form designs include popular hearts, birds, and fish patterns.

Simple projects may take mere hours, while complex designs could take weeks to perfect.  The good news is that if you have a bit of time on your hands and a basic understanding of the wood chip carving technique, all you need is this book, a piece of wood, and your carving knife to get started.