Chip Carving

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Chip Carving is the art of removing small sections of wood from a single piece of timber, usually to form geometric patterns. Finished pieces can be very intricate and complex but amazing results can be achieved surprisingly easily with the right guidance. Unlike many types of woodworking, chip carving requires very few tools, usually just two knives, and is a wonderful way too decorate all manner of existing objects including boxes, plates and furniture. The author guides the reader through the process of creating 15 distinctive projects. The necessary stages are explained with the use of detailed step-by-step photographs and accompanying text. The author also explains how to go about planning and designing each project in preparation for the actual carving process. . included are 15 simple step-by-step solid-point projects suitable for the absolute beginner. . there is also useful information on equipment and techniques, to guide you though every step of the way. . whether you wish to decorate a wooden bangle or produce a . pleasing work of art, you’ll find all you need to know to help you achieve your goal. AUTHOR: Tatiana Baldina is a professional woodcarving artist who lives and works in Russia. She specialises in chip carving and chose to study the subject as part of her Applied Fine Arts degree at the Volga Regional State University. After graduating, Tatiana went on to create many of her own original pieces, she also worked for several companies producing carved boxes and other items for the home. Tatiana is a Laureate of The International Association of the Creative Professions, Vatikam, France. She has worked as a freelance woodcarver since 2014. SELLING POINTS: . Templates provided for each design, along with detailed instructions on how to draw each project . Only a few basic tools are needed to create wonderfully decorated objects . Suitable for both novice and experienced chip carvers . Includes 15 chip carving projects that vary in complexity 700 photographs

Additional information

Dimensions 210 × 276 mm
ISBN

9781784945466

Dimensions

210 x 276 mm

Book Type

Paperback / softback

Author

Tatiana Baldina

Author Bio

Tatiana Baldina is a professional woodcarving artist who lives and works in Russia. She specialises in chip carving and chose to study the subject as part of her Applied Fine Arts degree at the Volga Regional State University. After graduating, Tatiana went on to create many of her own original pieces, she also worked for several companies producing carved boxes and other items for the home. Tatiana is a Laureate of The International Association of the Creative Professions, Vatikam, France. She has worked as a freelance woodcarver since 2014.

Number of Pages

176