WOODWORKING
Figure Carving
Figure carving is precisely that, the carving of figures. Unlike relief carving,
however, these figures, or wooden statues, stand alone. They may be small or big,
and carved from raw material, like a tree, or from milled lumber.
Chip Carving
Chip carving using knives and chisels to remove
small pieces of wood from a piece of stock to
form a design.Treen Carving:
Treen is another name for a small useful household item, such as a jewelry box,
bowl, plate, shoe horn, and more. If it is made of wood, carved, and useful for
every day functions, it is a treen.
Whittling
Whittling wood is done with a knife, usually a pocket knife. Images are simply
carved from a raw piece of material such as a stick or branch. It is a great
hobby used by many to leisurely pass the time.Steps to carving:
The steps to take for carving wood vary according to the type of carving you will be doing. Here are
some things to consider:
- Draw your pattern first. You can do this by free handing your drawing or copying a pattern.
- Imprint your drawing. Imprinting is the process of setting your drawing in the wood. For figure
carving, you will first cut out the image as detailed as possible using a band saw, coping saw,
grinder, or any such device. For relief and chip carving, first use a razor knife and cut the pattern
into the wood, about 1/8” to 3/16” will do. - Once you have imprinted your image, carve it out of the wood. Use gauges for figure carving to
rough out the image. Use flat chisels for relief and chip carving to remove the wood around the
image. For final details, use a V-tool.
Unit VI: Wood Specialties