With the official start of summer, many of us are packing our bags and heading out on vacation. Whether you’re traveling across the country or just enjoying a few days at the lake, I hope you’re able to carve out some time (pun intended! 🤣) to relax with a little chip carving. It’s always fun to carve outdoors or in a new
setting.
It doesn’t take much – a knife, strop, compound, basswood, and a lap board are enough to start making chips. If you’re new to chip carving, consider browsing the available kits in the store. You’ll find that they have the essentials to get you going (or even more!), and can save you some money along the way! You’ll find a coupon later in the newsletter to save a bit more on all kits. 😮
If you’re taking your chip carving on the road
this summer, let me know your favorite travel carving setup. I’m always looking for new ways to make carving even more portable!
As usual, I’d love to see what you’re working on this summer—whether it’s a new pattern, a travel-inspired design, or just a quiet moment spent carving. Your stories and photos always inspire others in our community.
This month's project may seem familiar. In a previous newsletter, I shared a cross from Andrei featuring this pattern that he and his brother designed. I thought it was a fantastic pattern that others would enjoy carving, so I asked if it was okay to use, and Andrei graciously agreed.
The 9 x 14 Basswood crosses do not have any gaps between the upright and arms and are approximately 1" thick.
They are fun to carve and beautiful to display when finished.
Order a 9 x 14 Cross with or without the Pattern already applied!
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