Question about Types/Styles of Carving

[Ga_Grain]

I have heard several folks talk about flat plane, scandinavian flat plane, chip, relief and power carving. What defines each of these styles and what are their differences? What other styles are out there? Maybe someone could post some examples of each?

[chuckbolton]

for chip- relief and flat plane-- check out those threads on this site-i have pictures of a relief carving- before and after recently posted in the relief section--- - the power carving uses electric powered equipment-- several types of carvers. im sure that you get some more answers and probably more complete and in depth-- good questions thos

[bigEd_H]

You can do a Google search for each type of carving and get hundreds of pictures. Relief carving is either low or high relief and can be very intricate or simple. Chip carving is done with a special set of knives (two essentially but there are as many as 6 knives used) and be simple to very intricate. There are several "in the round" style carving which include true-to-life (human, animal, and even plant life), caricatures, flat plane (Scandinavian influenced). There is chainsaw carving which involves huge chunks of wood and big scary machines. Power carving is using anything from a small Dremel or similar rotory tool up to any of several larger electric and/or air powered tools. There are even power chisels available.

I know I may have left something out or got something wrong, so I'm sure someone will be along to give you the correct information.

Ed