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Wood carving is a type of woodworking that involves using a knife in one hand. The finished product is a wooden figure or the sculptural embellishment of a wooden object. As a result, it plays a significant role as a hidden element in many nations’ art histories.
Arumbavur wood carving is very culturally rich and heritage sculptures. It has been recognized by the Tamil Nadu government and received the geographical indication tag. The unique work and finishing makes this sculpture alive. It is used mostly in temples and large commercial places to enhance the riches of the places. It is the very oldest cultural sculpture art encouraged a lot in the time of chola period. Rajaraja cholan emperor supported and created a lot of beautiful sculptures. It is completely a handmade carved sculpture. Even a lot of technologies are introduced and in practice nowadays but they cant give the finishing as like done by the in person hand made sculpture. After the support of Tamil Nadu Government Geographical Indication tags, this sculpture art work started growing again. Most of the people around the world are starting to look for the natural touch of each artwork, that gives more energy to the art workers.
The wood’s thickness is not uniform in all directions, so the carver’s range of work is limited by its nature. “Wood grain” refers to the direction in which the wood is strongest. Among other things, it can have a pinnate, straight, wavy or intertwined shape. It makes sense to place the more delicate elements of the design parallel to the wood grain rather than perpendicular to it.
Carving assemble sometime with different pieces into one single carousel., This allows the various parts of the carving to be oriented in the most sensible manner for both durability and the carving process. Once the carver has selected the wood, he begins the general shaping process using gouges of various sizes. The gouge has a curved blade that allows you to gently remove large pieces of wood.
For hardwood, the carver may use a gouge sharpened with a heavier bevel and a hammer similar to that used by stone carvers. The terms gouge and chisel can be confused. Correctly, a gouge is a tool with a curved cross section, and a chisel is a tool with a flat cross section. However, professional carvers tend to call them all “chisels”. Small carvings may require the woodcarver to use a knife, while larger pieces may require the use of a saw. No matter what kind of wood is chosen and what tools are used, the woodcarver must always carve along or along the grain of the wood. Never go against the grain.
Once the overall shape is created, the sculptor can use a variety of tools to create details. For example, you can use Benner or Flutter to create deep grooves in the surface, or use the V tool to create thin lines or decorative cuts. After small details are added, a wood carver completes the surface. The method you choose depends on the quality of the surface texture you require. The texture left by the shallow grooves gives the surface of the sculpture a “feeling of life”, and many sculptors prefer this “embossed” finish. If a perfectly smooth surface is required, general smoothing can be performed using a tool such as a “file,” which is a flat-edged tool with sharp teeth on the surface. “Rifflers” are similar to files, but smaller, usually double-ended, and come in a variety of shapes for working in creases and crevices. Fine polishing is done with sandpaper. First, coarse-grained paper with a rougher surface is used, then the engraver uses paper with a finer grain. This gives a smooth feel to the surface of the engraving.
Once the carving and finishing is complete, the artist seals and stains the wood with various natural oils, such as walnut oil and linseed oil, to protect it from dirt and moisture. The oil also gives the wood a shine and helps the viewer “read” the shape by reflecting light. Sculptors rarely use glossy varnish. This is because shiny surfaces can reflect too much light and distort the shape. Carvers calls this the “toffee apple effect.” Wooden products are often coated with a layer of wax that protects the wood and gives it a soft, glossy shine. However, wax varnishes are relatively sensitive and are only suitable for indoor engraving.
Kosmos Heritage Traders promotes and provides the sculptures directly from the art designer. It will start design only after the customer places the order and confirms the design. Arumbavur wood carving can be done based on the customer required design also.
