Chip Carving Without a Chip Carving Knife - Chip Carve Strapping, Bookmark, or Ornament

Published on July 6, 2026

Learn how to carve chip carved designs without a chip carving knife with this chip carving tutorial. The demonstration piece is carved in oak using shallow gouges, a ve tool, and small chisels, mostly a 12mm chisel. This style of design is frequently called "strapping." It can be used for embellishment on virtually any wooden surface and would make a lovely bookmark or ornament. Get the stencil here: https://ronan3d.etsy.com/listing/4533691889