Over the years, chainsaw carvings have evolved. Since the 1950s, they have become more detailed and true works of art. They started out as rough shapes and carvers have become more and more skilled in their trade. In today’s chainsaw carvings, there are many details that leave the carvings looking realistic. One of the most common types of chainsaw carvings have to be bears. When you talk about chainsaw carvings, many people will envision the carved bears they have seen in many different settings. The process of coming bears is an intricate one. The Wright Carver is here to talk about the process of carving a bear with a chainsaw and some of the different techniques that are used to create these unique works of art.
Uses for Bear Chainsaw Carvings
Like mentioned above states, many people automatically envision bears when you mention chainsaw carvings. That is because they have seen them around in so many different places. Bear chainsaw carvings are used to welcome people to cabin rentals, promote businesses, and often have a sign incorporated into the carving somehow. Bear chainsaw carvings are often used to commemorate different life events including weddings, birthdays and anniversaries. If nothing else, bear chainsaw carvings can be a unique and beautiful conversation piece.
Techniques Used in Creating Bear Chainsaw Carvings
When chainsaw carvings were just starting to become a form of art, chainsaws were much bulkier, and the equipment used to create was more difficult to work with. This led the carvings to be rougher, with fewer details. However, with advancements in tools and evolution in the process, bear chainsaw carvings today have intricate details that create life-like bears that are realistic and beautiful. Here are some of the techniques used to create them:
– Undercutting: This method is used to cut out pieces of wood by cutting upwards until an existing cut line is reached.
– Layering: When an artist is looking to make a three-dimensional piece of art, they add multiple layers into the carving to give it that effect.
– Relief Cutting: Creating a design in the top of a carving is known as relief cutting.
– Burning: A great tool to use when you are wanting to change the appearance of the wood and darken it is a soldering iron. Torches are also used to create burn lines that can give a carving character.
– Texturing: Several tools can be used to give carvings different textures to add dimension to the carving.
– Sanding: To get rid of rough surfaces on the carving, a piece of sand paper, usually a flap sander is used to get rid of that roughness and leave the piece more refined.
Custom Chainsaw Carvings Based in Washington State (Hayden Wright is a traveling chainsaw artist who creates bold, one-of-a-kind wood carvings for clients and in competitions across the U.S. and Internationally)
If you are looking for a carver to create a beautiful bear chainsaw carving for you, you can turn to The Wright Carver to help bring your vision to life. We will create a beautiful piece of art that you can proudly display on your property. Call us today!
