MTW Wood Carving
Materials Technology Wood
About this Site:
The aim of this website is to act as an aid to someone who has little or no experience of carving and it was designed as a resource for students and teachers of second level education. The main benefit of the site are the video tutorials taking a beginner carver through the basics principles of using the tools and the various styles of carving.
Through the explanations and demonstrations of key principles students will be equipped with the knowledge and understanding to design and make there own creations...
Project 1 - Low Relief Carving
In this technique the edges of one carved area slants down to the next intersecting level. The joint between the two areas can easily be seen. Low Relief is a carving that is done in definable layers and the entire carved surface has a shallow look to it.This is a good place to start with relief carving as high relief carving begins as a low relief carving before additional material is removed.
Step 1:
Transfer Selected Image to Material as shown.
Equipment Required:
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Masking Tape
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Pencil
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Image
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Carbon Paper
Step 2:
Score the outline of the image using a knife to break the fibres.
Step 3:
Holding the Scoring Knife at an angle the initial setting in can take place. Remove a small stip of material using the knife.
Step 4:
Setting in using the gouge is the next step. When using the gouge it is vital the piece of materials is clamped securely to the work bench. Working predominantly with the grain, removing Small pieces of material at a time to outline half the Piece.
Step 5:
Rotate the work piece and repeat the process. (Ensure piece is secured correctly before proceeding to carve). Using the mallet is advised as it provides more control and reduced to physical effort required to remove material.
Step 6:
In order to further reduce the depth of material surround the image, score the outline using a knife or chisel, this breaks the fibres and helps preserve a clean edge on the carving.
Step 7:
Now using a slightly larger gouge continue to reduce the depth of the material surrounding the image. (Exercise particular care when working with isolated narrowed pieces of the pattern).
Step 8:
Fine detailing can be carried on the ouline of the image, at this stage, the chisel an effectly be used with two hand and tidy any stubborn fibres.
