Take a Chance!
Published: Sat, 06/29/24
Updated: Sat, 06/29/24
You may discover you can do more than you thought! Howdy ! This past week my family spent a few days at a beach house for a quick summer getaway. We…
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What are your challenges?
Published: Sat, 06/22/24
Updated: Sat, 06/22/24
Let's take a look at how some carvers approached solving physical challenges when carving. Howdy ! I think it's safe to say that we all have e…
Heading Off On Vacation?
Published: Sat, 06/15/24
Updated: Sat, 06/15/24
Don't forget your chip carving supplies for some rest and rela ation! Howdy ! Now that schools are out and the days are getting longer (and warmer!),…
Inspirational Carvings?
Published: Sat, 06/08/24
Updated: Sat, 06/08/24
Yes! You never know who your carvings may inspire. Howdy ! I hope you had a great week and were able to make a few chips along the way. If not,…
What gifts have you made?
Published: Sat, 06/01/24
Updated: Sat, 06/01/24
It's the time of year for graduation and wedding gifts. Howdy ! This time of year ushers in the end of another school year, graduations, plans for…
Taking a Closer Look...
Published: Sat, 05/25/24
Updated: Sat, 05/25/24
A closer look at some reader's carvings. Howdy ! In this week's newsletter, I wanted to take a closer look at some of the carvings shared with me over…
Old World Style?
Published: Sat, 05/18/24
Updated: Sat, 05/18/24
What is Old World Style chip carving? Howdy ! A couple of the patterns for this month's project call for Old World Style chips. In a previous…
Positive or Negative?
Published: Sat, 05/11/24
Updated: Sat, 05/11/24
Howdy ! When it comes to carving patterns, do you prefer positive image patterns or negative image patterns? If you're wondering what the difference…
What woods have you carved?
Published: Sat, 05/04/24
Updated: Sat, 05/04/24
Howdy ! There were some interesting responses to last week's topic on wood preparation. One of them was especially intriguing to me. Here's the email:…
Tips on wood preparation!
Published: Sat, 04/27/24
Updated: Sat, 04/27/24
Howdy ! The last two weeks I've discussed the importance and value of of good carving wood and a sharp knife. This week I'll round it out by…