Wood carving is a fascinating hobby. You can cut anything you like. Recently, the theme of owls has been especially popular. They can decorate a wooden clock or perform a separate sculpture. This article will focus on the materials and tools that will be needed, on the features of the thread, as well as on the execution technique.
Features
Wood carving is a difficult but interesting activity. If you have professional skills and mastery, your favorite hobby can turn into art.
Recently, the symbol of an owl or owl has become very popular in the manufacture of various decorative items and interior items.
Carved sculptures act both as an addition to the design of the room, and in the form of the main decoration elements for watches or panels. Carved owls can also become part of furniture, decorate massive chairs or armchairs.
Wooden carving has its own characteristics and is divided into several types:
- contour line;
- flat-toothed;
- flat-relief;
- slotted;
- geometric or volumetric.
To create an owl on the clock and panel flat-notched, flat-embossed or contour thread. When creating volumetric figures use geometric thread.
An important feature of bird clipping is the study of their anatomy. This is necessary in order to convey the exact detail of the sculpture.
Turning the head, position of the body and legs - all this will make the sculpture more realistic and lively.
Professional masters create such realistic masterpieces that one involuntarily wonders if this bird came to rest or is it still part of the scenery.
Materials and Tools
To carve a wooden sculpture of an owl, you will need the following:
- wood blank;
- saw;
- cutter;
- jamb - a tool used when working on planes;
- chisels for forming a relief;
- rivets (chisels with a sharp blade);
- drill to create holes (if necessary);
- knives of different sizes;
- a grinder, a rasp and a drill - all this is necessary to create more realistic elements;
- paints;
- spray gun;
- brushes;
- paint mixture for coating.
For working with wood a tool with large teeth is suitable. It can be either a saw, a jigsaw or a hacksaw. You can use several types of tools.
It is also worth noting that for wood carving You must have at least three chisels: wide, medium and narrow.
An important point is the state of sharpening. Before work, the chisel needs to be sharpened well. It is not allowed to work with a blunt device.
In this case, the work will be problematic, and the thread will turn out ugly.
Manufacturing technique
In order to carve a sculpture of an owl, you must adhere to a certain technique. You need to work in stages and be especially careful.
- The art of carving begins with preparation. First you need to make a sketch. You can find an image on the Internet, a magazine, or come up with a picture yourself.
- Assess the condition of the workpiece. If necessary, sand the part, remove the entire bark. Only live wood should be left without rotten plots. For geometric carving, it is recommended to choose hardwood. The material allows you to create straight lines with a knife.
- Rough processing. Some craftsmen use a chisel or knives. Carving is performed on fibers, which gives the figure a clear relief, the elegance of shapes and lines. All contours and the smallest details are cut. Processing with abrasive tools is excluded, otherwise the figure will turn out to be less realistic. To cut small parts, the tip of the knife must cut into the workpiece in an upright position to a depth of 2 mm. The line is cut completely. In this case, the knife is directed towards the master. The blade tilt is 40 degrees. It is necessary to cut out the elements without sudden movements, smoothly and without rushing. Having made one line, the second must be done with the blade tilted in the opposite direction. When working properly, the surface should shine and the edges of the part should be clear. When cutting transverse fibers safety precautions. If along the fibers the blade of the knife goes easily, then when threading the transverse you will have to apply force.
- At the final stage, the owl is coated with a paint mixture. The coating allows you to protect the figure from environmental influences. Also, the sculpture can be painted. This is done manually or using a special device - a spray gun.
This technique is also suitable for cutting bird elements for panels and other decorative elements.
Wood carving is a fascinating hobby. Creativity, talent and good imagination are the keys to success in this matter. DWooden sculptures of owls and owls have recently become very popular. An owl is a symbol of wisdom and tranquility. Therefore, many want to decorate their interior or garden with such a sculpture.
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