Carving a Rosette

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Chip-carved borders can be beautiful, and creating them mesmerizing, but sometimes you want to fill an area with something else. Curves give chip carving a very different feel, whether in a large rosette or a curve in a border. The techniques for making curves are similar to those for making borders, though the layout is more intricate.

Smooth Sharp Cuts

Laying Out a Rosette

Adventures