This is one of the difficult types of relief. It is accessible to beginners and quite effective.
On the plane of the conceived form, draw the pattern of the future ornament, remove
voids with a knife, an angle or a joint at 45 °. If the distances between the details of the pattern
Significant, cut a flat background. For such work, a huckleberry cutter with a
Flat blade, and if available, a hand router, with a limiting stop.
Sometimes the background is covered with a chisel (you can replace it with an awl, a nail). If desired.
Blot the surface of the piece. To bleach the plane of the ornament surface
Wipe the surface with a damp cloth. Clarification of the surface of the relief can be made and
The surface of the relief can also be lightened with a sandpaper, but after the product has dried. Wax, dry and wipe with a brush,
Trying to press down on the surface to create more shine.
Hopefully, after mastering the technique of carving Kudrin ornaments for the beginner
will be able to make flat reliefs.
When carving a plate “Olympics-80” used the techniques of flat relief on
two levels. The background is selected and partially covered with a grid with the help of embossing. When performing
central ornament and emblem used the method of contour carving. All details
circled with a chisel to give contrast to the edge of the picture. The product is tinted
stain and rubbed with emery cloth to highlight the ornaments.
