Wood Carving

Wood Carving

Wood carving is a traditional craft in India for centuries. There have been different ways to carve wood right from the ancient times, the types of tools that are used, might have changed with the times, but the wood remains the same. The type of wood you use for woodcarving is an important factor for carving to or the results will be disappointing.

The following are the different types of wood that you can use to carve:

A.Chestnut: It is a hardwood with a lustrous color which is a quality, for which many woodcarvers choose this wood. But if you are a beginner, avoid using this.

B.Oak: It is an all time favorite of all the carvers. The tools used to carve it must be honed to perfection and a very steady hand is required, since it is a brittle wood.It is known for its lasting quality and the range of color available in oak are amazing.

C.Basswood: It is a softwood so it is easy to carve. This is best wood if you are a beginner in carving.

D.Butternut: This again is an easy type of wood to carve.The wood is whitish in color and has beautiful grains, so many carver's choose to finish it in a natural way then to color it.

E.Apple: This is an even grained wood so it is good at taking incredible details. But, of course the, seasoning process is required. Apple wood is prone to split when dried out so ensure that a protective finish is added before actually using it.

F.Cherry: It is a good wood for exquisite details and works well for any kind of sculpture work as well as furniture decoration.

G.Beech: Beech is a light colored wood with a very even texture. This wood should be seasoned and dried to retain the reliability of the carving. Beech is a good wood for painting as well so may prove to be a good substitute for carved items which have different finishes.

The above given woods are some of the types of woods that you can use for carving. These types of woods are also available in the countries like India, Sri Lanka, Brazil and other tropical countries. These countries also boast of expert craftsmen who are very good at handdicrafts. These woods give good details. You only need to choose the right set of tools.

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