Wood carving is a craft that is developed among all peoples of the world, because wood is a material that gives warmth and comfort. But not everyone is trained in such a useful craft.
Thousands of people around the world are engaged in wood carving. In order to master this craft, you should start with simple manipulations. Those wishing to learn how to carve wood will need two knives. One of them should be pen and well honed. And the other knife is the joint. By the way, you can even make a jamb knife yourself.
The balcony will be an ideal place for woodcarving, as there you will not disturb others. Now you need to pick up the material. Alder, aspen, or linden are great options for beginners. These types of wood are easy to cut not only lengthwise, but also across. This leaves an even and smooth cut.
There are many different styles of wood carving. But for those who are just learning this skill, a triangular-notched carving is suitable. It is also called geometric. The technique of cutting out geometric thread elements includes two main stages - pricking and trimming.
To cut a triangle, place a dot in the center of the triangle and insert the nose of the jamb knife. Point the heel of the knife towards the top of the triangle and press down on the handle so that the nose goes into the wood a couple of millimeters. From the midpoint, pierce to the other vertices of the triangle. In this case, you need to turn the board, not the knife. After pricking, proceed to pruning.
Holding the jamb at a 45-degree angle to the surface of the board, place it at the apex of the triangle and guide the edge along the side of the triangle. In this case, the nose will gradually deepen. If trimming is done accurately and correctly, a compact triangular pyramid will separate from the board. Then rotate the board one hundred and twenty degrees and do the next trim. Take out the next pyramid. Continue trimming in this manner and gradually all the elements will be selected.
With such a minimum of knowledge gained, you can begin to engage in more complex carving. It is recommended at the initial stage not to use an expensive professional tool. You will accumulate tools gradually as your skill grows. Of course, ideally it would be nice to watch a professional woodcarver to take into account some of the nuances of this work. Internet resources can be used as an introductory material. You will also need a lot of patience to do woodcarving.
