Everyday Chip Carving Designs: 48 Stylish and Practical Projects

by Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated, Charlene Lynum (Contribution by), Bruce Nicholas (Contribution by), Ben Mayfield (Contribution by), Barry McKenzie (Contribution by)

Overview

A must-have project guide for chip carvers of any skill level, Everyday Chip Carving Designs features a compilation of 48 original projects from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated. Useful as they are decorative, carve a collection of achievable chip carved designs for your home and everyday life! From bowls, boxes, and beard combs to Christmas decorations, coasters, coffee scoops, and so much more, each original project includes detailed step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, full-size chip carving patterns, complete supplies and tools lists, and expert tips. Written by several contributors to Woodcarving Illustrated, industry-leading artists, and bestselling authors, including Wayne Barton, Marty Leenhouts, Charlene Lynum, Vernon DePauw, and many others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781497101715
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing
Publication date:	10/19/2021
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

As the leading how-to magazine for woodcarvers, Woodcarving Illustrated promotes woodcarving as a fun pastime and recognized art form. Whether you’re just getting started in the world of woodcarving or have been making chips for decades, Woodcarving Illustrated is designed to help you make the most of your carving time. Each quarterly issue is jammed with projects, instructions, photos, tool reviews, tips, and techniques. Expert guidance from the world’s most talented carvers helps you to complete more projects and hone your skills.

Charlene Lynum is a talented chip carver with over 35 years of experience. A member of the West Wisconsin Woodcarvers Guild, she is a regular contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine, and also contributed to the best-selling booklet, Functional Chip Carving Designs for the Home (2020), as well as Everyday Chip Carving Designs (2021). With her woodworker husband, Kim, they often collaborate on his joinery projects inlaid with chip carving elements, which you can see on their Instagram (@thelynums).

Bruce Nicholas is the author of Transitional Projects for Chip Carvers, and an award-winning chip carving artist. He has taught beginning and advanced chip carving classes for more than 20 years at his Ohio studio, as well as for clubs and organizations around the Midwest. Bruce carves on a regular basis for both show competitions and collectors. He operates Nicholas Woodcarving, an online vendor of chip carving materials and supplies.

Ben Mayfield is from Orem, Utah, and has been carving for several years. He also prospects for gold. His work has been displayed at a local woodcarving supply store and at the Springville (Utah) Museum of Art.

Barry McKenzie is a popular instructor and owner of the School of Chip Carving. He has several instructional and pattern booklets available. Barry also writes a regular chip carving newsletter.

Amy Costello is known for her delicate chip carving on turnings and small joinery projects. While she has built furniture in seceral industrial-sized shops since starting in 2014, she currently does all of her woodworking on a 6' by 10' platform in her bedroom, with a long curtain splitting the room. When she's not in the shop, Amy enjoys illustrating, throwing pots, and playing Dungeons and Dragons.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Materials & Tools 6

Pattern Transfer 7

Five Bask Chip Cuts 8

Applying Finishes 9

Setting Up Your Workspace 10

Making a Carver's Lapboard 11

Practice Project: Simple Coaster 13

Projects for Hosting

Pineapple Welcome Sign 16

Cozy Candle Plate 21

Modern Chess Set 26

Art Deco Light Switch Cover 31

Family Photo Frame 35

Rosette Cribbage Board 41

Projects for Dining

Coffee Scoop 46

Summery Supernova Coasters 49

Simple Cereal Bowl 51

Afternoon Tea Caddy 54

Projects for Dressing

Stylish Combs 60

Aloe Leaf Earrings 63

Keepsake Box 65

Milk Paint Jewelry Box 68

Trio of Barrettes 73

Projects for Celebrating

Perpetual Calendar 76

Bethlehem Star 81

Holiday Snowflakes 83

"Stained Glass" Baubles 88

Nostalgic Sleds 91

Classic Flower Ornament 93

About the Contributors 94

Index 96

Editorial Reviews

A treasure chest full of valuable, useful and creative chip carved items!

founder of MyChipCarving.com Marty Leenhouts

From the simple to the sublime; a fantastic curated compendium of chip carving projects.

founder of carvedwoodenspoons.com Jason Weymouth