May 2023 MBR The Woodworking Shelf

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 specialist Tatiana Baldina provides incredibly detailed DIY instructions, with photographs accompanying every step, thereby allowing even a complete beginner to succeed in the process of recreating her patterns. More experienced 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 contains a comprehensive introduction to the art, including choosing the appropriate tools and materials and instructions for all the different cutting techniques you'll need.

Critique: A coffee-table style (0.8 x 0.5 x 8.2 inches, 1.56 pounds) illustrated paperback volume, "The Art of Chip Carving" is exceptionally 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, making it an ideal 'how to' manual and an unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, and community library Woodworking instructional reference collections.

Editorial Note: Tatiana Baldina is a professional woodcarving artist who lives 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 own original pieces, she also worked for several companies producing carved boxes and other items for the home. Tatiana is a Laureate of The International Association of the Creative Professions, Vatikam, France. She has worked as a freelance woodcarver since 2014. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuBuFf3NvPJRsEzm1vKBQAQ)

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