Chip Carving by Richard Cormier

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Richard Cormier is an accomplished chip carver. He studied chip carving with recognized masters of the art: Edward Schmidt from B.C., Canadian champs Dennis and Todd Moore from Ontario and World champion Wayne Barton (originally from Switzerland and now living in Illinois, USA). Richard himself has taught chip carving at a Timber Framer’s Guild conference. Below are some samples of his carving work. See also: examples of carvings in timber frames and an article Richard wrote for Chipping Away newsletter in 1997.

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Carved wooden mouldsCarved wooden mouldsCarved wooden paddleCarved wooden paddleCarved bear picture

Chip carving in old-fashioned bible boxCarved Bible boxChipmunks carved in log in log home
Top view of chip carving in old-fashioned bible boxTop view of chip carving in old-fashioned bible boxLog home
Side view, carved Bible boxSide view, carved Bible boxTop: Playful chipmunks carved into log in the log home pictured above