Daniel Clay is an artist, woodworker, and woodcarver who specializes in chip carving. He carves both functional and nonfunctional pieces. He uses a knife to make small incisions in the wood. When the incisions intersect, chips are freed from the wood, leaving behind faceted pockets. The pockets create mesmerizing patterns. | Culture Insider

Ever heard of chip carving? 😎 It’s a super cool technique that lets you carve detailed patterns and designs into wood with just a simple knife🪵🔪 Think geometric shapes, borders, or even personalized details on boxes, spoons, and more—really anything you want to add a unique touch to! 🤩 ⠀ If you’re curious about how it’s done, we’ve got a new video on YouTube where we break down the basics of using a chip carving knife. ⠀ It’s easier than you think, and the results are amazing! ⠀ 👉 Check out