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Chip carving has a multiple century history.
It has been called ‘poor mans
stained glass’ as it emulated stained glass church windows.
Chip carving is
practiced in European countries from Finland to Romania with each country having
its
own particular area of designs and tools for executing the task.
I carve in the
Swiss style perfected by Wayne Barton. This method uses two knives and is
characterized by a flair for
movement and depth.
The revival of chip carving in North America is taking the art form back to
its origins by using it in log and timber frame homes.
Inside the home, chip carving is used to decorate raised panel doors, cupboard and drawer pulls,
fireplace mantles, beams, stair risers, window trims, baseboards and any other
area of the home where plain wood can be accented with designs of the home
owners choosing.
I also carve wall plaques, clocks (wall and mantle), boxes,
signs, furniture, paddles and paddle racks.
The possibilities are endless. You
can turn a blank piece of wood into a conversation piece and have great
decorative value at the same time
I also manufacture many products for chip carving, decorative painting and
pyrography.
Chip carving courses are
available. Please call or write for information.
Paddle Rack
Memory Board
I was asked if I
had ever done picture frames, and responded that I had,
but the challenge for this was to leave the bark, so as to create a
truly rustic Muskoka presentation. We were all very happy with the
results,
especially surrounding the black and white photograph.
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