Carving
Types of carving.
The most popular amongst carving club members are
Relief carving,
Carving in the round and
Pyrography (also known as wood burning)
There are other less common types of carving, such as chip carving, and whittling
Relief carving
The background of the design has been cut away to show the image in relief. It can be a good way to get started using carving tools and working with wood. The depth of the carving can range from fairly flay – low relief, to quite deep designs, but still set on a flat peice of wood as the foundation.
Carving in the Round
This is carving the subject completely three dimensionally. These are designed to be viewed from any angle. Simple shapes can be a great way to create something satisfying to begin with, but will always present a challenge. It is the most popular style of carving by club members.
Pyrography
Pyrography is done using a heated pen tool like a soldering iron but with changeable ends for lines of different thicknesses and styles. It is a fun way to start working with wood for people who enjoy drawing.
