Basic Chip Carving with Pam Gresham [Paperback]

Pam Gresham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2007

A method of study that will allow the beginner to learn the fundamentals of chip carving, and help the more advanced carver to hone their skills. The ordered exercises will build your skill and knowledge of chip carving, beginning with the most basic cuts and following through to the most difficult. This book studies in depth the fundamental techniques of chip carving. It progresses from the easiest to the hardest cuts. It includes designs and projects after each exercise, helping to keep the reader enthusiastic throughout the learning process. This is a book that really gets down to the basics. People want to know exactly how to execute each cut and they need a reference book to turn to when they are having difficulty with a certain type of cut. This is the book!

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (July 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887404987
• ISBN-13: 978-0887404986
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #714,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best chip carving "how-to" out there, January 1, 2005

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Sharon (Eureka, mo United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basic Chip Carving with Pam Gresham (Paperback)

I have several of Wayne Barton's books on chip carving. Although nicely done they pale in comparison to Pam Greshams works. Although she does not claim to be a trained teacher this lady does it better than anyone else out there. She will have you carving the basic chip in about 30 minutes. And best yet, she explains each movement and how to do it clearly and with great aids.
I can't say enough good things about this book. I only wish there was a companion video to go with it. If you are interested in chip carving don't be afraid to buy this book. It's worth every penny.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Want to learn chip carving? You gotta look at this book., April 4, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Basic Chip Carving with Pam Gresham (Paperback)

Never chip carved in my life. This book gives anybody a chance. Tons of pictures that illustrate everthing the author is explaining. My first thought was that Pam Gresham was one those "once in a lifetime teachers" BEFORE she started carving. That not being the case she has a gift in both teaching and carving. According to her credits she has earned numerous awards.

Highly recommended

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for beginners, August 21, 2005

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Jake (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basic Chip Carving with Pam Gresham (Paperback)

I am a newbie to chip carving - and have purchased 2 Wayne Barton books to get started. They had great pictures as inspiration - but do nothing for the beginner who has no technique to make these sophisticated cuts.

This book reminds me of learning to play the piano. You start with basics like chop sticks and gradually learn to add parts til you're playing beautiful music. It starts with basic exercises and real projects with basics and expands gradually with each chapter - expanding on the basic cut toward more difficult cuts. i.e. cutting simple triangle - to more complex straight patterns / to curves - and projects to tie them all together. It also covers basics like creating and laying out a pattern onto a piece of wood - which isn't mentioned in my Barton books.

I'd highly recommend this for the beginner or anyone who finds themselves questioning basics of technique for various cuts.

Jake