How to paint root carving works with varnish?

There are many colors of root carving, depending on the color of the raw material.

There are three coloring methods:

First, the antique coloring method. The antique coloring of root carving generally depends on the toughness of the material, the degree of dryness and wetness, the amount of color used and the different coloring methods. In terms of color, tan is generally used as the basic tone, and the original color of root art works is formed by using the change of shade. No matter what pigments are used, as long as the antique effect is achieved, it meets the author's antique requirements.

Second, keep your true colors. When the root carving works are made, the natural color of the root wood is maintained, which is also to meet people's demand for color appreciation and the author's pursuit of a form of root carving works. Whether a root art work is colored or keeps its natural color depends on the material. If the root material of this work is beautiful in color and fresh in texture, it should remain its original color.

Third, complementary color method. Some root trees have been invaded by fungi, or influenced by chemical and physical factors, and their surface colors have become darker and lighter. In the creation of root carving works, complementary colors should be properly carried out to make the tone uniform. Complementary color is to make the surface natural color of root carving works unified, complete and coordinated, and further highlight the natural beauty of root carving works.

Extended data:

There are many colors of root carving, depending on the material and purpose. As for waxing or painting, it depends on the nature of the selected root material. Hard and dense wood can be directly waxed, while loose wood materials must be soaked in diluted varnish and polished to remove its luster before waxing.

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