Hello, it's been how long ❓❓

Published: Sat, 04/10/21

Hi there ,

In April, 2007, My Chip Carving was officially launched. I pointed my webcam at my lap and started making videos.

A lot has developed, changed and improved in 14 years. But my focus has remained the same.

To inspire, instruct and equip chip carvers around the world.

🙄Look up at the logo and you'll see this tagline.🙄

I hope that during the time you've spent with me, whether its been days, months or years, you've been inspired, instructed and equipped.

Many thanks to you for the time you've chosen to spend with me.

It's my privilege to help you with this enjoyable craft!

This month we're looking at places you can visit to generate ideas for chip carving patterns. Last week I shared with you...

#1 - Look at other chip carving patterns at MyChipCarving.com

This week let's look at an area so full of ideas you may get overwhelmed!!

#2 - Social Media

You may not like Social Media because you're only familiar with Fakebook (that's not a typo :-)

If you want to get a LOT of pattern ideas, visit Instagram on your phone. Yes, it is owned by FB but the posts are photo-based. Create an account and follow all posts with the hashtag #chipcarving. When you follow that hashtag, anyone who posts something having to do with chip carving, you'll see their posts. This narrows your search and helps you get a lot of ideas. Follow #mychipcarving and you'll see all of my posts as well.

I like to save posts with patterns I find interesting. Here are a few I've saved recently.

Another space you can browse for ideas is Pinterest. Like Instagram, Pinterest if picture oriented. Search for a topic and see what comes up. For example: I searched for "chip carved clock" and here's part of the screen that showed up.

Some of my clocks show up but there are many others for you to consider.

Remember that you can use part of the pattern when creating your own design.

Next, I searched for "horse tattoo". Tattoo patterns often make good chip carving patterns. I clicked on one of the tattoos that came up and the screen shown below appeared with more like the one I clicked on (circled in purple).

More patterns to consider show up and you're more than likely to find something you can work with. You can download it to your computer and open it in Inkscape to add it to your pattern or to do some editing.

One word of caution! Once you start clicking you can find yourself down a long, deep rabbit hole and forget what you originally came to look for!! 😮

Instagram and Pinterest are two great sites when it comes to generating ideas for patterns. Check them out!

April Project: Wine Bottle Holder

I carved the wine bottle holder pattern I showed you last week. It consists almost entirely of 4-sided diamond chips.

In the Video tutorial I show you the technique to master these unique shapes and create a wonderfully intricate carving!

Here's a short clip from this tutorial to give you an idea of what's included in each video so you can learn how to chip carve like a pro.

Youtube wine bottle holder.mp4

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There's more to come next week as I share with you some other places to look when it comes to getting pattern ideas.

Until then, thanks for reading!

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