Here are the big steps of the preparation of a relief carving ready to be sculpted. First of all, it is necessary to select the wood which will be used then to plane it.
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The joining/sticking, delicate step, requires speed and application.
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We use then clamps and frames to press the set. Then we have to wait two days, the time for the drying to be effective.
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Here is on this "example", a board of lime tree (2 meters x 2 meters) ready to be sculpted.
Access to the photo album dedicated to the preparation of a bas-relief by clicking here.