Chip Carving Starter Guide

by Charlene Lynum

In this comprehensive guide, award-winning chip carver Charlene Lynum introduces you to the art of chip carving. Lynum begins by covering chip carving basics, including the supplies needed, wood selection, and techniques for two- , three-, and four-corner chips, and layered chips.

She follows with step-by-step instructions for three projects to complete as you develop your skills – a beginner-level coaster, and a more advanced trinket box and picture frame. She provides 21 additional patterns to help you create items such as simple ornaments, a keepsake box, a necklace, decorative plates and even a desk clock.

Supplemented with color photos showing project steps and finished work, this book is sure to inspire anyone with an interest in chip carving to get started. Softcover, 8" × 10", 136 pages, 2021.