Carving is the art of artistic carving from vegetables and fruits, as well as wood, stone, ice and even bone. The name of this carving skill is literally translated from English as "carving". But the traditional concept of carving, first of all, refers specifically to cooking, where masters make real masterpieces from various products (including cheese, chocolate and others).
Instructions
Step 1
In Russia, the art of carving became known literally several decades ago, although some craftsmen, of course, did it, without realizing it, much earlier. Now Russians have access to entire publications on the skill of carving with descriptions of various techniques and methods of artistic cutting, and special tools and their sets are also sold in large cities. Of course, the most important thing that is needed in order to master this art is patience, and, well, a bit of a creative streak.
Step 2
By the way, in 2004, a specialized Academy of Carving was opened in Russia, under the auspices of which numerous contests and competitions are held. The latter annually attract a large number of participants, since a huge plus of carving is that anyone can do it, regardless of their age.
Step 3
So how do you master this skill? Of course, the easiest option is to go to courses where specialists who have become proficient in carving will transfer their own skills to you for a certain monetary reward. But you can master this art on your own, using imagination or looking at examples on the Internet.
Step 4
The first step is to choose the right products. The most popular among carving lovers are potatoes, pumpkin, radishes, cucumbers, in a word, almost all large and hard vegetables. Other softer foods like tomato are not very good for the job. The following fruits are usually chosen - watermelons, avocados, lemons, apples and others. Please note here that some food products can quickly darken after cutting and lose their attractive appearance.
Step 5
Another rule of carving is moderation. You should not overdo it with decorating dishes, it is better to do it in moderation and with taste, paying attention to the combination of products and accents. Moreover, it is best to start mastering this art with very simple figures, on which you can gradually hone your own skills.
Step 6
Also important is the process of choosing specialized tools, with the help of which decorative patterns will be cut. For a beginner, one Thai knife is suitable, but more advanced craftsmen need to purchase the following devices - carbide knives with different shapes, but always very sharp (V-shaped, square, rounded, and also with different widths), noisette knives for removing pulp, groove knives and engraving tools.
