Chip Carver's Workbook: Teach Yourself with 7 Easy & Decorative Projects

by Dennis Moor

Overview

Chip carving has a long and respected history as a decorative art form. In Chip Carver's Workbook, noted chip carver and instructor Dennis Moor will introduce you to this timeless craft that is easy to learn and produces beautiful, ornate results. In his engaging and accessible teaching style, Dennis Moor outlines the basics of wood selection, tools and sharpening, layout, lettering, and finishing while instructing you on the chip carving techniques that will have you decorating household items and creating artistic pieces in a variety of designs. Seven enjoyable and useful chip carving projects will guide you through the process of mastering this classic art form, including a napkin holder, plant box, letter holder, tissue box, cheese and cracker tray, and more. Also included is an inspiring photo gallery of finished pieces plus a comprehensive listing of supply sources.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781565232570
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/30/2005
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

Dennis "Pop" Moor, along with his son Todd, has taken the carving world by storm, winning numerous international awards. The carving, teaching, and judging reputation of this father-son team is exceptional, especially because of the entertaining approach they take to their art. Dennis and Todd's weekly television series has introduced viewers to all areas of woodcarving and wood art and has helped to establish the duo as highly sought-after personalities at woodcarving shows and competitions. It is no wonder these two are often called "The Canadian Masters." Together, they founded Chipping Away Incorporated, dedicated to the advancement of woodcarving and wood art.

Table of Contents

About the Author............................................. iv
Introduction.......................................................v
Chapter 1: Choosing the Wood...........................1
Chapter 2: The Tools...........................................6
Chapter 3:Sharpening........................................11
Chapter 4: How to Hold the Knives.....................18
Chapter 5:Three Main Chip Shapes.....................24
Chapter 6: Standard-Sized Borders.....................32
Chapter 7: Large-Width Borders.........................41
Chapter 8: Curved Borders................................45
Chapter 9: Grids.................................................50
CHapter 10: Rosettes...........................................56
Chapter 11: Layout and Design...........................63
Chapter 12: Getting the Pattern onto the Wood...69
Chapter 13: Lettering..........................................72
Chapter 14: Finishing..........................................78
Chapter 15: The Projects.....................................83
Project 1:Napkin Holder............................83
Project 2: Plant Box...................................86
Project 3:Letter Holder...............................90
Project 4: Trinket Box................................93
Project 5: Tissue Box Holder.......................96
Project 6: Mailbox.......................................99
Project 7:Cheese and Cracker Tray...........102
Gallery...............................................................104
Sources of Supply...............................................106