Some chip carving

hruukki · #1 05-31-2008, 06:17 AM

Hi, while waiting for my arm to mend, I picked up chip carving. I use different muscles and movements so it didn't irritate the elbow as much as other kinds of carving tend to. Here's what I have so far. The edelweiss is from Wayne Barton's book Chip Carving.

The leaves on the left are my own idea: I looked up some photos and decided to try that. I noticed that it, in fact, spoils the picture a bit (since the flower should be the uncontested centerpiece). Therefore I carved the right side leaves the way Barton suggests.

My respect to those who do a lot of chip carving: it requires the patience and strength of a boa constrictor. Even a small slip can spoil the job beyond remedy.

Henri

Merle Rice · #2 05-31-2008, 08:40 AM

Hi Henri, Looks like you got the touch for chip carving. Nice neat edges and smooth cuts. Keep it up . Merle

CarverRog · #3 05-31-2008, 09:43 PM

Henri, you have the patience part right on. It looks like you are well on the way to being a chip carver.

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