72 days ago
by MyChipCarving |
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Lesson 1 – LayoutIn this lesson I will show you step-by-step how to draw the pattern onto our wine bottle holder. Before drawing any lines on your wood, be sure the surface is properly prepared. I covered this topic in a previous Lumberjocks Class. Here’s the link http://lumberjocks.com/MyChipCarving/blog/21835
With the wood surface prepared, we’re all set to draw our pattern directly on the wood. Use a soft lead in your mechanical pencil and compass. The soft lead is muc...
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113 days ago
by ScottShaeffer |
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Tenon cutters are quick but sloppy. See how-to carve a tenon using a draw knife that will look great and fit tight!
See the full tutorial by following this link: http://logfurniturehowto.com/tutorial/learn-how-to-carve-a-tenon/
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114 days ago
by ScottShaeffer |
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I designed a log clamp to hold logs that are too big for the lathe. My friend, Mitchel Dillman over at Colorado Rock*N Logs fabricated it for me. See how to use it to carve a tenon in this video!
Please visit my website and FaceBook Page. Thanks!
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577 days ago
by The Head Charles |
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If you carve, cut, sand, or even trim your finger nails (does that include everyone?) then you have got to check out this little rotary tool. This weeks review is on the Dremel 3000.
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598 days ago
by MyChipCarving |
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This is my first attempt at carving a sign. I’ve wanted to try it for quite a while. Our retreat center needed a sign by the road so this sign already has a home all picked out.
Dimensions: 36” x 12” x 2”, basswood
I know basswood isn’t the best exterior wood but seeing as it will be painted, I figured it should last many years as long as I give it proper care and maintenance.
I created the pattern on my computer. Each letter stands 3” tall. The fo...
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669 days ago
by JJireh |
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Had a little time while attending a festival with the girls. The wood is a slightly curved Cherry and this Mt. Man has started to show himself. It has a little wood beetle issue that I need to take care of, but really I like the ‘trails’ they leave in the wood.
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809 days ago
by MyChipCarving |
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Chip carving quilt squares, lesson 1
I have a couple of items to cover before we get started with the first lesson.
How many quilt squares should I complete?This is completely up to you! I hope that everyone will be able to complete one square to send to me for our LumberJocks Class Quilt. If you would like to send me more, that would be fantastic.
How many quilts will we make?I will assemble as many chip carved quilts as possible depending on how many squares you send me. From the l...
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814 days ago
by MyChipCarving |
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Hello and welcome to the first (of many ;-) LJ Chip Carving Class.I’ll be leading you step-by-step through this class which is sure to be a lot of fun.
Skill level: All levels! I will provide instruction every step of the way! Beginners are my specialty :-). Advanced chip carvers are welcome too. Who knows, you might learn something along the way.
Age level: 12 years and up
Tools, equipment needed: Chip carving knife (If you need a knife and order one from the My Chip Carving S...
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816 days ago
by MyChipCarving |
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Last night I applied the pattern to the top of this 16×9” stationary box top and got started on the chip carving. This is a fun one, for sure. I created this design after looking many times at a table cloth pattern. I knew that table cloth design could be chip carved so I used the basic layout and created this design to fit the top of this box. Stay tuned for more carving on this box…Martyhttps://www.MyChipCarving.com
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944 days ago
by PaBull |
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It is not always nice to have to stop a project because it is bed time, but it does give you a better perspective view the next morning.
Before having this sharp object in your project, I figured I might as well do most of the shaping before the glue up.
What I am not sure of is how big to make the handle. It seem too big, but I’ll make an other one after this anyway.
I used the Elmer’s Epoxy. I hope this stuff will be strong enough t hold this together. Remember this is ...
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