Category: Articles
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Mike Mahoney’s Woodturning Demo
I wrote an article for a local woodturning club about a recent Mike Mahoney’s woodturning demo. I included many pictures, notes, and links to resources…
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Chip carving pattern: Palm
Basswood board with applied chip carving pattern: Camping Under a Palm. Carving Level: Basic/Advance. Board size: 1/4 x 4 x 8″ (6 x 100 x 200 mm) Basswood board: $18 Details… Pattern only: $8 Email delivery
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Coaster Chip Carving Pattern: Supernova Square
Basswood board with applied chip carving pattern: Supernova Square. Carving Level: Basic. Board size: 1/4 x 4 x 8″ (6 x 100 x 200 mm) Basswood board: $18 Details… Pattern only: Free chip carving pattern, PDF download…
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Chip Carving Pattern: Forest
The “Forest” chip carving pattern is available as a basswood board with applied pattern or as a scalable PDF file. Carving level: Basic/Advanced.
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Board with chip carving pattern: Dandelion
Chip carving pattern: Dandelion. Carving Level: Basic. Choose a scalable PDF or a basswood board with the applied pattern.
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Chip Carving Practice Set
Learn chip carving by practicing carving 3- and 4-corner chips as well as various rosettes. Choose to get basswood boards or chip carving patterns only.
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Hobo and Tramp Art Intro
Overview of the unique Tramp Art carving style. The article features a picture frame as an example of the layered design of wooden boards with carved notches…
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Air Quality PM2.5 Sensors
Concerned about air quality while sanding wood? Particulate matter measurements help to quantify air quality and reduce exposure to harmful air pollutants
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Board Warping (Cupping and Twisting)
Wood moves if moisture content changes unevenly. Chip carving thin boards releases internal stress and it leads to board warping. Review tips to prevent warping
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Embellishment Technique
My favorite embellishment technique involves using a wood-burning tool to outline patterns before coloring. This method emphasizes the borders and prevents diluted paint from bleeding across the borders. The process includes freehand drawing, burning, and painting, requiring precision and…