Main carving steps of wood carving

Wood carving is a traditional handicraft, which mainly creates various shapes and patterns by carving on wood. The main carving steps are as follows:

1. Select wood: choose a piece of wood suitable for carving, and ensure that the material is hard, clear, dry and stable.

2. Making a sketch: according to the design requirements, draw the required patterns and shapes on the paper and mark the wood.

3. Pre-carving treatment: cut the wood according to the preliminary shape with a saw or carving knife, and smooth the surface with a scraper or grinder.

4. Carving details: according to the sketch, use a carving knife or other tools to carve the wood, paying attention to detail treatment and symmetry.

5. Polishing: Use sandpaper or other polishing tools to polish the carved wood surface, and then apply transparent paint or coating to protect the wood and enhance its visual effect.

6. Finished product evaluation: after completion, carefully check whether the expected effect is achieved and adjust it in time until it is perfect.

In a word, wood carving needs many steps to complete. Different wood and carving tools will affect the difficulty and effect of carving, so it needs experienced professionals to complete it.