A beginner’s guide from the world’s most renowned chip carver! Wayne Barton—author of Chip Carving and Art of Chip Carving—presents what is unquestionably the finest guidance ever for the novice. He has been the driving force behind the craft’s resurgence, and his technical knowledge, design skills, and ability to instruct remain unequalled. One by one, with the aid of color photographs, he covers tools and materials, the best woods, holding and sharpening chip carving knives, and laying out and transferring patterns. Borders, grids, rosettes, free-form design, positive image design, and lettering all receive separate, in-depth chapters, as does Barton’s special, time-tested hints.  Wayne Barton's Premier No. 1 and No. 2 chip carving knives and the most versatile, workable woods (basswood and butternut) make chip carving a fun and enjoyable pastime for all.

In this informative book, master chip carver Wayne Barton describes how to use all the essential tools, materials, and woods.  He then shows how to create borders, grids, rosettes, free-form and positive image design, and lettering using dozens of photos and detailed directions.  Important tips developed over the course of his nearly 50-year career completes this ultimate workbench reference.

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Suggested Retail Price:  $17.95

ISBN: 978-1-4027-4128-9