The Woodworking Shelf

The Art of Chip Carving
Tatiana Baldina
GMC Publications
www.gmcbooks.com
9781784946623, $29.99, PB, 176pp

https://www.amazon.com/Art-Chip-Carving-Tatiana-Baldina/dp/1784946621

Synopsis: Chip carving is that art of forming intricate geometric patterns =
by carefully cutting away small triangles of wood to slowly create the full=
project. With the publication of "The Art of Chip Carving", woodworking sp= ecialist Tatiana Baldina provides incredibly detailed DIY instructions, wit=
h photographs accompanying every step, thereby allowing even a complete beg= inner to succeed in the process of recreating her patterns. More experience=
d carvers will truly relish the opportunity to try out new designs.

These projects can be used to decorate all manner of objects, from boxes to=
plates and wall panels to furniture. "The Art of Chip Carving" also contai=
ns a comprehensive introduction to the art, including choosing the appropri= ate tools and materials and instructions for all the different cutting tech= niques you'll need.

Critique: A coffee-table style (0.8 x 0.5 x 8.2 inches, 1.56 pounds) illust= rated paperback volume, "The Art of Chip Carving" is exceptionally 'user fr= iendly' in organization and presentation, making it an ideal 'how to' manua=
l and an unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, and c= ommunity library Woodworking instructional reference collections.

Editorial Note: Tatiana Baldina is a professional woodcarving artist who li= ves and works in Russia. She specializes in chip carving and chose to study=
the subject as part of her Applied Fine Arts degree at the Volga Regional = State University. After graduating, Tatiana went on to create many of her o=
wn original pieces, she also worked for several companies producing carved = boxes and other items for the home. Tatiana is a Laureate of The Internatio= nal Association of the Creative Professions, Vatikam, France. She has worke=
d as a freelance woodcarver since 2014. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC= uBuFf3NvPJRsEzm1vKBQAQ)

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