Howdy !

Christmas is less than a week away! I wanted to take a moment to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. I pray everyone enjoys a safe and blessed holiday with friends and loved ones. 🎄

As I was finishing up the last few ornaments of the year, I noticed something odd—my cuts just weren’t as clean as usual, even after my typical stropping routine. After a closer look, I realized the strop compound had built up over time, and the tip of my knife wasn’t making full contact with the compound. So, I carefully scraped off the old layers until I was back to fresh leather, reapplied a new coat of compound, and gave it another go. With the tip making solid contact, my knife returned to scary-sharp! It was a good reminder to pay closer attention to the condition of my strop and not just go through the motions.

Have you learned any lessons about keeping your knife scary sharp? If you have a tip or story, I’d love to hear it—just send a note to troy@mychipcarving.com!

December's Monthly Project 

Large Desk Coaster: Geometric Pattern 

Give this Geometric pattern a try! I think you'll enjoy carving it and love the finished result! The Large Desk Coaster is 4" x 6" and is made from 3/4" basswood. Adhesive cork included! 

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Troy,

Here’s the trivet that I carved. I am obviously kind of a beginner, but I did have some chip out. I used teak oil then a clear coat sprayed on. Also a pic of the cell phone holder.

Mary

Your trivet turned out great! The slight chip-out was in the normal trouble areas, which happens to everyone. The angle and depth of cuts are very consistent, which is great! That can be a hard thing to achieve, especially on some of the larger chips in this pattern. The cell phone holder is equally well done!

I love the even color of the teak oil!

All is bright, Round yon virgin mother and child!

Silent night, holy night,
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

Silent Night - 3rd Verse

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Have a great week, !

Santa's not going to sneak past Mia!🎅🎄