Introduction to Chip Carving for Wooden Patterns
A course by Bernat Mercader (Wood Bern Carvings) , Craftsman
Joined March 2021
Learn the fundamentals of chip carving to create organic, geometric, patterns from the initial design to the final cut
Joined March 2021
Chip carving is a simple and affordable technique for making art out of wood – all you need is a knife! Bernat Mercader is a craftsman who specializes in creating hand-carved wooden artwork. He sells his pieces, which range from furniture to signage, via his online shop, and shares them with over 50K followers on Instagram.
In this online course, Bernat teaches you the fundamentals of wood anatomy and chip carving. Learn to create your own decorative patterns on a board from start to finish, exploring different tools, materials, and techniques. Decorate your surroundings with hypnotic geometric patterns!
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 16 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (81)
- 6,022 students
- 14 lessons (2h 12m)
- 16 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Carve your own pattern on a wooden board
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in learning how to carve their own artwork into wood.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
In terms of material, you will need a basswood wooden board, chip carving knife, and drawing materials including a ruler, compass, eraser, and fine-point pencil.
Reviews
Bernat Mercader (Wood Bern Carvings)
A course by Bernat Mercader (Wood Bern Carvings)
Bernat Mercader, or Wood Bern Carvings as he’s known online, is a wood carver based in Barcelona, Spain. He first started exploring wood carving as an art form at a workshop in the city. He then spent years honing his craft, creating small pendants and keyholders before moving on to bigger projects like furniture.
Bernat sells his work via his online shop and shares his designs with over 50K followers on Instagram. He also creates custom orders and was commissioned by dance festivals such as Hip Obsession and WGTF?! to carve trophies for their events.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Getting the Chip Carving Basics Right
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Knife Grips and Sharpening
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Wood Grain and Fibers: Workable Woods for Chip Carving
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Drawing Geometrical Patterns and Transferring Them to the Wood
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Carving Basics 1
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Carving Basics 2
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Cleaning Cuts
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U3
Carving Your Pattern
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Carving the Border
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Carving the Small Circles
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Carving the Big Circle
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Carving the Remaining Patterns
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U4
Last Touches and Other Applications
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Finishing Products and Caring for the Piece
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Other Applications
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Chip Carving for Wooden Patterns
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Corso molto interessante e ben fatto. Perfetto per un primo approccio all'affascinante mondo dell'intaglio del legno!
Excelente curso, muestra las posibilidades del bello arte del carvado de madera
Conteúdo muito bom. O professor explica muito bem, porém a Domestika deveria revisar as legendas em português(br).
El curso esta bien pero no me gustó la plataforma para subir las evidencias, no hay un lugar especifico donde uno pueda subir todas las evidencias hay q rebuscar!
This course was most helpful for me as I discover a new hobby. Thank you for your skills and for sharing them with us! Bravo!