Pierced Carving
Pierced carving (openwork) removes sections of wood completely to create decorative openings. The result is a lace-like pattern where lig...
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Incised Carving
Incised carving is a surface technique where you cut clean lines or grooves directly into the wood, leaving the background flat. Think of...
Low Relief Carving
Low relief carving (bas-relief) uses shallow depth so the design only slightly rises from the background. It emphasizes clear outlines, g...
High Relief Carving
High relief carving (alto-relief) is a relief style where subjects project dramatically from the background—often more than half their de...
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