Article Contents:
- Wood. Spiral carving on it
- History of the emergence of spiral carving
- What is needed to make elegant carving
Using spiral carving, wood in the artist's hands can convey various stylized patterns placed on furniture, columns, arches, cornices, and many other things. To achieve truly beautiful and smooth curves and rounded shapes, the craftsman will have to spend many hours.
For their work, specialists use small steel chisels of curved or round shape. They are perfectly suited for such carving. During the process, the artist must pay attention to contrasts of light and shadow, as well as the correct shape of the pattern.
Wood. Spiral carving on it
In such a wooden element, recesses and protrusions alternate. The master can make them individual or add a couple of spiral lines. The most popular technique of spiral carving is the overlay method. It is very often used when making furniture or creating decorative elements.
The peculiarity of such a unique method is that the spiral pattern is nailed onto a ready-made background of a furniture item.
History of the emergence of spiral carving
The Russian people have known about spiral carving since ancient times. With its help, wealthy boyars decorated their homes, specifically:
- Columns at the entrance to the house;
- balusters stairs.
Wooden decoration was often used as framing for icons and paintings. It is precisely spiral carving that creates attractiveness, elegance, and lightness for any decoration.
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What is needed to make elegant carving
Any type of wood will suit such a decorative element. It can even have small knots. Their cutting will be slightly more difficult, which is due to the difference in density between the trunk and the branch.
The most important thing every craftsman must know is that such a base should be cut only along the grain. This especially applies to coniferous trees. The blank must never be wet or even damp. Otherwise, after drying, the entire created element will crack.
Experts recommend using glued lumber for decorative elements, as simple logs will crack and crumble over time. For beginners, the best options are:
- Linden;
- Willow;
- Poplar.
The shape of the wooden blank can be completely different. It can be round or square; the most important thing is to properly mark the future pattern. Then, the master's hands will produce a true work of art that will delight not one generation of people.
