woodcarving

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Other forms: woodcarvings

Woodcarving is the art of cutting shapes and figures from timber. Take up woodcarving.

The grain decides what is possible, so the wood makes half the choices. Woodcarving is done with a sharp tool and light cuts, since force is what splits a piece.

Definitions of woodcarving

1nounwoodcarvingThe art of cutting shapes and figures from timber.B2+
“The woodcarving on the screen took four years.”

woodcarving is a craft.

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woodcarving in the wild

The Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving is a style of figure carving.
Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving
Gilded woodcarving in Portugal (Portuguese: talha dourada) is, along with azulejos, one of the country's most original and rich artistic expressions.
Gilded woodcarving in Portugal
Originating in the Gothic era, Portuguese gilded woodcarving assumed a nationalist character during the 17th century and reached its height in the reign of King D.
Gilded woodcarving in Portugal
Teochew woodcarving, or Chaozhou woodcarving, is a form of Chinese wood carving originating from the Tang dynasty.
Teochew woodcarving

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