I wanted to carve a couple of coasters using the free chip-carving patterns I recently designed. By combining those patterns in a very simple way, I came up with the chip carving coaster design I am very pleased with.
I found that carving two coasters at once is more convenient, as it is easier to hold a larger board while carving. The size of the basswood board is 8×4″ (20×10 cm). Thickness: 1/4″ (6 mm). I used only one chip-carving knife on 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. The 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 the 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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