I wanted to carve a couple of coasters using the free chip carving patterns that I have designed recently. By combining those patterns in a very simple way I got the chip carving coaster design that I am very pleased with.
I found that carving two coasters at the same time is more convenient as it easier to hold a larger board while carving. The size of the basswood board is 8×4″ (20×10 cm) Width: 1/4″ (6 mm). I only used one chip carving knife with the project.
The work is in progress — still need to “plant” some trees and “build” an air balloon on the left coaster. I will update this article when I finish the project.
UPDATE Feb 19, 2017
I finished the coaster with walnut oil. An oil finish makes the wood grain very visible. I like it as the grain reminds me of clouds and hills.
I am proud that this project won second place in the chip carving category at Tri-Valley Wood Carving Show and Competition in Pleasanton, CA in 2016.
Trying to figure out how to do sharp chip carving photos. Well, need more practice.
Please let me know if you like this chip carving coaster design. Happy carving!
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