Chip Carved Letters
Simple block style is easy to carve
by Barry McKenzie
These letters are pretty standard in terms of style. They are similar to either a traditional “Bold Roman” or “Block” font. My letters are filled with “blocks” that stand out, owing to the chips removed from around them. This technique makes the areas not chip carved the most visible. Among artists, these areas are referred to as negative space. To view the complete article download the PDF below.
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To carve letters, you once had to choose between buying specialized tools or spending a lot of time practicing difficult cuts. These letters are simple to carve. They use standard chip-carving cuts, and they require only one tool. 
