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Chip
carving has embraced a multitude of motifs,
interpretations, and adaptations through the
centuries. This certainly would indicate that
it is a fluid art form and one within the range
of capabilities, talents, and enjoyable pursuits
of many people.
With
more leisure time on their hands than ever before,
those who are inclined to carve are happily
discovering chip carving in numbers that give
rise to a renaissance.
There
are several reasons for chip carving's growing
popularity today. One is that chip carving is
the fastest, easiest, and simplest way there
is to carve. The tools are few and the technique
is quite basic. Another reason is that being
a decorative form of carving, it has a wide
application. Most important, it is a type of
carving that most anyone can do with pleasing
results.
One
of the pleasures of chipcarving is the limited
number of tools and materials that is needed
to do a complete job. And, unlike some other
forms of carving, acquiring additional tools
will not increase your skill nor produce a better
finished product.
Chip
carving cuts across many cultures and centuries
that have contributed to a vast array of design
possibilities. It is hoped that this web site
will play a role in the continuing development
of chip-carving designs for future generations.
Wayne
Barton
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