Article Contents:
- What are the features of wooden openwork carving technique?
- Types of wooden openwork carving
Throughout history, artisans skilled in weaving lace were highly valued. Lace could be made from any material: fabric, ribbons, threads, wood, metal. Wooden lace was used to decorate houses, carved into , decorative overlays and carved cornices. Installing the gable not only improves the building's appearance but also makes it more harmonious and complete., porch cornices, and many other things. The delicacy and lightness of the patterns were achieved through the highest level of craftsmanship.
It was believed that openwork protected against evil. A malicious spirit got tangled in the lace and could not reach people. Therefore, such decoration was often applied to children's toys, tableware, furniture, spinning wheels.
Today, wooden openwork carving is gaining popularity again. This technique is used not only for the exterior but also for the interior decoration of homes:
- Partitions;
- Furniture;
- Tableware;
- Screens;
- Tableware.
What are the features of wooden openwork carving technique?
Openwork carving is easy to distinguish – the pattern lacks a background, and light passes directly through the design. To create such a piece, artisans choose soft wood – birch, linden, larch, willow. For carving architectural details, they may use pine wood.
The pattern is drawn onto the blank, holes are drilled at the corners, and then the artisan carefully cuts with a jigsaw or a coping saw. Using modern tools significantly shortens the time required to complete the work. After cutting, the finished pattern is smoothed with a knife or chisel to give it its final shape.
Artisans recommend making pattern templates from durable material so they can be reused. Materials for reusable templates include orgalite or thin plywood.
Types of wooden openwork carving
Openwork can be created using cutting or sawing tools. Accordingly, patterns are divided into cut-out and carved types. Carved patterns are more detailed and delicate, as the tool allows. Often, artisans combine these two techniques, and also combine openwork with other types of patterns, for example, geometric or contour patterns. Sometimes, in one item, they overlay one openwork pattern with elements of another.
The finished work is coated with varnish, stains, or painted. White and blue window casings were seen on old houses. Patterns are less often painted in different colors, but this option is quite acceptable.
Wooden lace is an unusual and eco-friendly decoration for the home. It is used to play with light in interiors and divide large rooms into zones. A transparent pattern gives the room a light and airy feel.
