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Incredible wood carvings!
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By Mr. Randall D. Boni wildlife sculpture artist.
A wood carver begins
a new carving by selecting a chunk of wood the approximate
size and shape of the figure he or she wishes to create
or, if the carving is to be large, several pieces of wood
may be laminated together to create the required size.
The type of wood is important. Hardwoods are more difficult
to shape but have greater luster and longevity. Softer
woods may be easier to carve, but are less resistant to
damage. Any wood can be carved but they all have different
qualities and characteristics. The choice will depend
on the requirements of carving being done: for example
a detailed figure would need a wood with a fine grain
and very little figure.Once the sculptor has selected
their wood, he or she begins a general shaping process
using gouges of various sizes. The gouge is a curved blade
that can remove large portions of wood smoothly. For harder
woods, the sculptor may use a chisel and mallet, similar
to a stone carver. Smaller sculptures may require the
wood carver to use a knife, and larger pieces might require
the use of a saw. No matter what wood is selected or tool
used, the wood sculptor must always carve either across
or with the grain of the wood, never against the grain.
Figural carving seems to have been widespread. The carving
to represent one's god in a tangible form finds expression
in numberless ways. The early carver, and, for that matter,
the native of the present day, has found a difficulty
in giving expression to the eye, and at times has evaded
it by inlaying this feature with colored material.
After the carving and finishing is completed, the artist
may seal & color the wood with a variety of natural
oils, such as walnut or linseed oil which protects the
wood from dirt and moisture. Oil also imparts a sheen
to the wood which, by reflecting light, helps the observer
'read' the form. Carvers seldom use gloss varnish as it
creates too shiny a surface, which reflects so much light
it can confuse the form; carvers refer to this as 'the
toffee apple effect'. Objects made of wood are frequently
finished with a layer of wax, which protects the wood
and gives a soft lusterous sheen. A wax finish is comparatively
fragile though and only suitable for indoor carvings... |
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