Where do you see patterns?
Published: Sat, 03/28/26
Updated: Sun, 03/29/26
I want to know the unlikely places you see chip carving patterns. Howdy ! This week, I found myself staring at a paper plate—not for lunch, but for…
My Chip Carving
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The power of observation and analysis.
Published: Sat, 03/21/26
Updated: Sat, 03/21/26
I e plain how my latest appliance repair reminded me of chip carving. Howdy ! This past week brought a classic dilemma: the dishwasher broke, and I…
What NOT to do when a cut goes wrong.
Published: Sat, 03/14/26
Updated: Sat, 03/14/26
Don't let a few imperfect cuts stop you from finishing a beautiful carving. Howdy ! I hope everyone survived last weekend's time change. 🕰️ Here’s…
Finding Inspiration for Patterns
Published: Sat, 03/07/26
Updated: Sat, 03/07/26
You might be surprised what led to this month's pattern. Howdy ! I don’t know if it was my subconscious at work or not, but I somehow found another…
About those used Practice Boards...
Published: Sat, 02/28/26
Updated: Sat, 02/28/26
Learn about what you can do with used practice boards. Howdy ! Now that you’ve had some time to practice chip carving, what can you do with your…
Practice is the key!
Published: Sat, 02/21/26
Updated: Sat, 02/21/26
How daily e ercises reinforced the need to practice chip carving. Howdy ! Ever notice how sometimes the hardest part of making progress is just…
A New Pattern From a Simple Step!
Published: Sat, 02/14/26
Updated: Sat, 02/14/26
Read abut the simple step that turned 1 pattern into 2. Howdy ! With Valentine’s Day this weekend, I decided to focus on Heart and Flower patterns in…
When tearout strikes! 😧
Published: Sat, 02/07/26
Updated: Sun, 02/08/26
How I dealt with tearout in this month's project. Howdy ! Ever had one of those moments where your chip carving takes an une pected turn? While…
New Look! Same Great Knife!
Published: Sat, 01/31/26
Updated: Sat, 01/31/26
Take a look at the latest Diamond Knives. Howdy ! I’m happy to report the winter ‘storm’ has passed without any power or plumbing issues. The streets…
A Great Way to Spend a Winter Day!
Published: Sat, 01/24/26
Updated: Tue, 01/27/26
When the weather turns cold, stay inside and start carving! Howdy ! As Central Te as braces for a rare taste of winter ice, snow, and below-freezing…