Chip carving—a style of woodcarving in which knives are used to remove selected "chips" of wood from the project in a single piece—is introduced in this guide. Noted chip carver and teacher Dennis Moor presents the tools and techniques needed to replicate this ancient woodcarving art with detailed guidance on wood, tools, and sharpening, and tips on how to hold chip carving knives. Instructions on the three main types of chip carving, layout and design, and on getting the pattern onto the wood, lettering, and finishing are included. Woodworkers are taken through seven projects, including a napkin holder, a plant box, a letter holder, a trinket box, a tissue box holder, and a cheese and cracker tray. A photo gallery of finished pieces provides inspiration for novice woodworkers.

"Barton needs no introduction, he is among the best-known carvers in the world. He offers numerous patterns as well as brief advice about technique, sharpening, wood selection, and more. His skill is astonishing--it appears that he can apply outstanding carvings to any surface."--"Library Journal. ""Bigger than ever...All-color, with more than 250 full-color photos and drawings...loaded with patterns, instruction and information never seen before."--"Chip Chat."

"Chip Carving Workshop takes you through the essential chip carving techniques, from tool sharpening and preparation to hand positions, chip cutting, and finishing"--Page 4 of cover.

In this book Marty will teach you chip carving secrets that he learned over the past 25 years. You will learn how to avoid chip out, how to apply a Quick & Easy Finish, proper chip carving technique, how to get a scary sharp knife, how to quickly apply a pattern, how to carve common shapes, and much more!

· A complete, accessible guide to the basics of chip carving · Learn basics on wood selection, tools, sharpening, and cutting techniques · Provides detailed sections on borders, grids, rosettes, foliage, lettering, and finishing · Includes 7 step-by-step projects with coordinating photography, including a napkin holder, letter holder, tissue box, cheese and cracker tray, and more · Written by acclaimed chip carver and instructor Dennis Moor

· A must-have compilation of original chip carving projects from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated · Includes 48 projects of useful and attractive chip carved designs that are perfect for year-round everyday life, such as barrettes, beard combs, calendars, coasters, Christmas decorations, and more · Projects feature detailed step-by-step instructions with coordinating photography, supplies and tools lists, full-size patterns, and expert tips · Written by several contributors to Woodcarving Illustrated, industry-leading artists, and bestselling authors, such as Wayne Barton, Marty Leenhouts, Charlene Lynum, Vernon DePauw, and many others

Whether you're a woodcarver expanding your talents, a seasoned carver refining your skills, or a beginner newly introduced to this fulfilling craft, this is the only carving book you need. Brimming with expert instruction and 8 attractive step-by-step woodcarving projects, you'll learn all the classic carving styles and techniques along with the fundamentals of wood and tool selection, sharpening, creating a workspace, and finishing your completed work. Also included is a complete chapter on power carving.