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| Incredible wood carvings! |
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| Made 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... |
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