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Carving and TurningApproaches and Ideas
Richard A. Wright
Line CarvingSimple designs
Uses v-tool or knife for clear sharp edges
Variations
plain
through colored surface
darkened after carving
Line Carving
Line Carving
Line Carving
Line Carving
ScallopingSimilar to line carving
Uses deep curved gouges or power carver
Shallow to deep scallops
Appropriate to top edge or sides
Simple to very complex designs
Scalloping
Scalloping
Scalloping
Scalloping
Chip CarvingSimple designs
Needs only 2-3 tools
Easy to learn
Chip Carving
Chip Carving
Chip Carving
Low ReliefUses basic carving tools
Shallow depth 1/16” – 1/8”
Edges have varying degrees of modeling
Low Relief
Low Relief
Low Relief
Low Relief
Low Relief
Low relief
High ReliefRequires a wide range of carving tools
Uses substantial depth of the wood
Uses extensive, often detailed modeling
Often very sculptural, approaching 3D
Always has the appearance of depth
Requires careful balances of light and shadow
Requires “points of light” to establish perception of depth
High Relief
High Relief
High Relief
High Relief
Pierced CarvingTwo distinct styles
1) Flat with geometrical or random cutouts
Elements of the design are completely cuta w a y , l e a v i n g o p e n s p a c e s
Usual ly done with power carv ing
2) An extension of relief carving
Elements of the design are completely cut away, leaving open spaces
Elements are heavily modeled, often front and back
Elements are back cut to avoid appearance of bulk
Design intentions of both styles
light, airy appearance
celebration of detail
Pierced Carving - Flat
Pierced Carving
Pierced Carving
Pierced Carving - Relief
Pierced Carving
Pierced Carving
Pierced Carving
Pierced Carving
Pierced Carving
Work Holding