15 Pages. Chip Carving is a beautiful skill that was quite popular with ladies of the late Victorian period. The lovely designs were made by chipping and notching away at wood to produce fine geometric designs. Pyrography or Poker Work is used to add depth to the design. This book contains a wide range of instruction, including types of woods and polishes to use, and rare techniques such as French Polishing and Glaze Polishing to add the finishing touch to your work. A great informative book for any who would like to try this work.

This book is one of the hundreds of creative books published during Edwardian times by the Manchester School of embroidery. They cover a wide range of techniques and interests. This edition contains useful inforation in the fine art of Chip Carving and Pyrography, with useful information on wood and finishing techniques. A wonderful rare edition!