The Fir Holiday Rosette is a carefully designed rosette chip carving pattern featuring a ring of fir trees arranged in a circular rosette. Perfect for the holiday season, this versatile design can be used for ornaments, coasters, or even as a decorative mandala. The pattern is available as a free PDF download below.
Rosette Chip Carving Pattern Details
- Recommended diameter: 3.75” (9.5 cm), but the pattern can be scaled to different sizes.
- Recommended Wood: Basswood, at least 3/8” (1 cm) thick.
- For thinner boards, such as 1/4” (6 mm), a maximum carving angle of 55 degrees is suggested to avoid cutting through the wood at the largest chips.
- Note: Thinner boards are more prone to warping, so keep this in mind when selecting your material.
Tips for Carving
The pattern comes in two variations:
- Beginner-Friendly Design: The rosette on the left leaves space between the fir trees, making it easier for beginners to carve.
- Advanced Challenge: Skilled carvers may prefer the version where the top branches converge at the center, forming a more intricate decoration.
To add variety to your finished piece, consider:
- Leaving the tree trunks uncarved to give the trees a more stylized and clean appearance.
- Using green-colored pencils to highlight alternating trees, creating a striking contrast.
Download the Rosette Chip Carving Pattern
Click the button below to download the printable, scalable, free PDF pattern and start your carving project today!
Read, Try, Create, and Share!
I hope you enjoy carving the Fir Holiday Rosette! If you create ornaments or decorations using this pattern, I’d love to see your work — please share a photo. Thank you, and happy carving!
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