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Wood is subject to warping, or cupping, when it dries more quickly or absorbs moisture more quickly on one side or the other, especially if it’s unsealed or unfinished. Chip carving projects are often affected by warping because many items are made of relatively thin wood (⅜") and have large surface areas, such as a serving tray.

In some cases, simply leaving your item with the cupped surface facing down can slowly rectify the problem. You could also try placing the item cupped-side-down on your lawn and in direct sunlight to speed up the process. The warmth of the sun’s rays will help to draw moisture from the ground and into the piece of wood. Prevention of warping by not permitting such uneven drying is probably the best method; simply follow the suggestions for storing your wood.

Figure 1-10. Create a simple support by driving finishing nails through a thin piece of plywood.

Figure 1-11. The homemade support suspends your wood and allows air to flow on all sides.