Want to know the purpose, tools, and techniques of chip carving? Here are five things you should know about this carving technique: It is a most ancient decorative style of wood carving; The name chip carving comes from the method used; The main tools for this woodcarving technique are chip carving knives; There are several chip-carving styles – old-world-style, geometric chip carving, free-form chip carving, and shallow chip carving; The king of all carving woods for chip carving is basswood. |