Tatyanka woodcarving technique. Artistic woodcarving

Let me tell you a little about my carving tool.
When I started going to the wood carving club, I used the master's tool. And immediately began the dream of his own instrument.
The guy with whom I went to carving had a father who worked at some metallurgical plant and I ordered 2 semicircular chisels from him, then a friend of my brother gave me a couple more cutters, 2 knives and 2 semicircular chisels a familiar artist, 1 knife guy from the yard. Steel is a good tool, I use them now.

Then one day a plumber came to our house to repair a tap and we started talking, I told him that I was carving. And he said that he had a set of Soviet cutters at home and he wanted to give it to me) I was extremely happy and jumped to the ceiling, he went home and brought it. It was cool, they were not even sharpened!) I especially liked the knife, it was my favorite tool for a long time. Cut nice and straight. He kept his sharpness for a long time, Soviet incisors are cool incisors!

Then I had a break with carving, and there was nowhere to sharpen knives and cutters.
Then I began to look for shops and markets, tents where I could buy cutters. But did not find.
Didn't learn much about sharpening the tool I had, but it was very clumsy.
After some time, I found the page tatianka.ru on the Internet, but at that moment there were only domestic cutters and knives to choose from, and I ordered a couple of knives and chisels for myself, so my arsenal began to replenish))

I saved up money and bought myself a small set of 12 Tatyanka incisors. I like it, now I use it. I cut out a box with it. The steel is not bad, but of course it cannot be compared with Pfeil, they often need to be corrected on the skin with GOI paste and then undermined. They are only suitable for soft woods (linden, alder, maple, birch).

Then, at that time, my girlfriend (and now my wife) gave me a set of 7 knives for my birthday, I was very happy. I cut out a frame for a mirror with them), a box with a geometric pattern and a donation box.

In the Leroy Merlin store, I found cutters from the Czech company Narex and of course I could not resist and bought them. (Who seeks always finds). The cutters are good, the steel is better than Tatyanka's, but they also cost 2 times more.

When I was in Moscow on a business trip, passing through or visiting friends, I went to the Tatyanka store on Baumanskaya. Of course, I really liked the Pfeil cutters there and I bought myself a couple of knives.
They have shown themselves well in work, remain sharp for a long time, cut wood well and cleanly, both soft and hard species (they cut beech, oak).
Now I have several cutters and Pfeil knives and they are my favorite, because. it is a very good tool. Their cost is from 500 rubles. (the cheapest knife) and higher, but in my opinion this is not an overpayment for the brand, but the purchase of a good and high-quality tool (once again this is my opinion, not everyone may agree with me, but I think so).

I also got an interesting Bahco knife. I bought it for 4 euros, not a bad price for a good knife. Perfectly cuts paper and wood, both soft and hard.

I like to store incisors in fabric twists, drawers:

I also sign my incisors.

One small tip, if for some reason you do not use knives, cutters, then lubricate the cuts with any tool oil (I use WD-40) so that they do not rust.

I think that all carvers will agree with me that there are never enough cutters)))) but at the same time I am a supporter of reasonableness, there is never a lot of money, so you need to try to buy the tool that will be used and will pay for itself, and will not just lie without Affairs.
And finally, about dreams))) I want to earn money and buy myself this wonderful suitcase of the same beloved Pfeil company:

There are many other good manufacturers, both domestic and foreign, who produce and sell carving tools, I wrote about mine.
I want to add links to some of the resources that I use where you can look for tools, accessories, equipment and everything you need for a carver and a good Craftsman forum.
tatianka.ru
reznoe.ru
Stameskino.ru
rubankov.ru
kalpa-vriksa.ru
forum.woodtools.ru

Thank you for your attention.

The text indicates the work performed by the cutters, then links to the articles of these works will be added.
And there will definitely be an article on sharpening knives and cutters.

The article uses photos from the web page tatianka.ru

You can buy and order wooden works in my shop

Each type of craft appeared in a certain area for a reason. On the coasts of the northern seas, where walruses are found, the art of bone carving originated. Blacksmithing is popular near ore deposits. Stone carving is popular near stone caves and deposits of semi-precious stones. Since ancient times, people have wanted to decorate objects around them using the materials available for this. In Russia, vast areas are occupied by forests, therefore, in different regions of our country, art carving for woodwork is developed.

We study various techniques of artistic woodcarving

There are various techniques for this art. The most common are geometric, contour, flat-relief, openwork or slotted, volumetric carving. Each type of carving has its own characteristics, requires different tools and training of the master. So, for geometric carving, only a joint knife is enough, flat-relief carving requires several chisels and files, slotted carving is performed strictly according to the sketch with a jigsaw or milling cutter, and volumetric technology requires a large set of tools, as well as an idea of ​​​​the volume of the figure and some artistic skills.

• Geometric carving on a cutting board.
• An example of contour carving - the drawings are made in the form of a groove cut from the surface of the bar.
• Flat-relief carving - the background is deepened, the pattern protrudes to the same height.
• Slotted carving is an example of the work of a master.
• Volumetric woodcarving is a masterpiece from Russian carvers.

In addition, works made not in one specific technique, but with a combination of them, look very beautiful. The photo shows examples of wood processing in mixed media.

In different regions, different types of wood predominate, the climate and lifestyle are different. Depending on this, there are numerous directions in this arts and crafts. In addition, some masters who come from certain schools and have achieved success develop their own unique style of carving. Some of them are even noted in specialized books and publications, their works are presented at exhibitions and are known throughout the world.

We analyze Bogorodsk woodcarving: history and differences

The village of Bogorodskoye is located near the Trinity-Sergius Monastery. Carving originates in this village from the 15th-16th centuries. At that time, it was mainly ordinary peasants who did this. Now there is a legend in the village about how one of the Bogorodsk carvers made a doll out of wood and sold it to a merchant. The merchant put it in his shop for decoration, but it was immediately bought for a very favorable price for him, after which he ordered a whole batch of the same dolls from the master. Since that time, according to this story, the Bogorodsk school of wood carving was born.

Many Russians from childhood are familiar with such wooden toys as blacksmiths or chickens, which alternately hit the anvil with hammers or peck grains. But not everyone knows that this is also the work of Bogorodsk carvers. With the help of this simple material, craftsmen manage to recreate everyday scenes from the life and life of ordinary people, as well as make wonderful animal figurines. It is known that not only children of peasants, but even boyar offspring and princes played with these toys.

At the beginning of the last century, the Bogorodsk craftsmen united in the Bogorodsk carver artel, and later turned into the Bogorodsk woodcarving factory, which still exists and produces wonderful craftsmen.

Consider the history and distinctive features of the Abramtsevo-Kudrinsk woodcarving

It was originally formed in the village of Abramtsevo. Master E.D. Polenova organized a workshop there with a woodcarving school, the hallmark of which was the teaching of painting. Later, one of the natives of this school founded his own workshop in the village of Kudrino, working on orders for the Abramtsevo workshop. This is how the Abramtsevo-Kudrinsky style of carving was formed, the characteristic features of which were the combination of flat-relief and geometric carving. This type of carving is still popular and is easily recognizable.

We study a new author's type of woodcarving - "Tatyanka"

Tatyanka style is a patented author's style. It was developed in 1991 by the carver Shamil Sasykov, and named the style after his wife. The uniqueness of “Tatyanka” is that the works look very beautiful and impressive, the main technique is flat-relief carving with flat-notched elements. The style is reminiscent of Abramtsevo-Kudrinsky, but still has a special carving technique, in addition, it contains more diverse and numerous elements. There is a website dedicated to this type of carving, as well as a school where master classes and full-fledged training are held.

Some examples of works in the style of "Tatyanka".

A selection of videos on the topic of the article

Artistic woodcarving has always attracted the attention of connoisseurs of decorative woodworking. The creation of various figures from wood, carved furniture depicting any scenes of people's lives at any time was especially popular among carvers. A variety of carving types are available not only to experienced craftsmen, but also to beginners in this art form.

The picture is made of artistic woodcarving

It is possible to achieve certain results in this matter not only thanks to talent, but also to constant learning. Having decided to engage in this type of art, it is necessary to study various types of woodcarving. There are a large number of carving methods that allow you to create carved products.

A particularly large number of fans are found in the artistic wood carving "Tatyanka". This style originates from the end of the twentieth century. The founder of this method was Shamil Sasykov, who was a master of artistic carving in this way and knew all the subtleties of this direction.

Born in 1990 as a result of a creative experiment, the style has become an entire artistic system. More than 10 thousand people have already been trained in this style.

Its peculiarity is that it is possible to process the product with the help of special ones only 1 time. Carving in the style of "Tatyanka" is based on the principle of single processing, so this technique allows you to create various decorative elements using special tools.

If you use other methods of relief carving, then the forms will take longer to complete than using the Tatyanka style for woodcarving.

The tool is selected taking into account the characteristics of the tree species, which can be soft or hard. Carving tools must be well sharpened. Since the Tatyanka carving style is multi-layered, you will need to move from one stage to another. Having cut out the elements of the first layer of poor quality, it will be impossible to arrange the next ones beautifully and correctly.

To optimize the performance of the work, a thorough study of the stages of artistic processing of wood will be required. The phased reproduction of each detail, as well as their location on the surface of the board, must be thought out. Due to one wrong movement, the restoration of an incorrectly cut element will be impossible.

Artistic woodworking in the style of carving "Tatyanka" is a promising type of carving. A home master who has mastered this type of carving technique will always have a job. These products are popular with customers.

Other types of thread for beginners: flat, through, and. Unlike the above methods, the popular type of carving "Tatyanka" requires less effort and time than other methods. This technique is multi-layered and requires careful study of the upper and lower layers.

Woodworking Techniques

Artistic wood carving, depending on the technique of its implementation, involves the use of appropriate tools that are intended for a particular method.

For example, for a through thread, which should have a three-dimensional appearance, a chisel, a jigsaw or a saw are used. This type of thread is also called openwork, it is used for. The volume is given to the product due to the relief carving. Its main requirement is related to the execution of drawings on the same level with the background or above it.

The technique involves pillow and selected background. In the first case, the background with the picture must be on the same level, the second method requires the location of the picture above the background.

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Wood carving styles

Making sculptures out of wood with a chainsaw has become popular today. Sculptural carving can be considered the most complex of all techniques, but at the same time quite interesting. The embodiment of the right proportions in an untreated tree can turn it into a person or an animal. Usually the master transfers the mood, using three-dimensional details and making the image more alive.

Before moving on to more complex work, you should take simple sketches for carving for training, using carving books that contain the usual diagrams and sketches with a detailed description. To begin with, figures of small sizes are cut out, taking into account small details. Competent artistic woodcarving requires constant training to improve the skills of creating carved products.


Flat wood processing can be of the following types:

1. Geometric.
2. Nail-like.
3. Black-lacquer.

To perform these types of equipment, you need: sketches, a knife, a chisel, a tree. Creating a geometric carved pattern involves cutting out rhombuses, hexagons, squares at different angles. Making recesses with a chisel at an angle of 90 °, and next at an acute angle, involves creating a pattern using many brackets on a piece of wood.

Creating a pattern using triangular or round grooves is a contour carving technique. If before work the surface is coated with varnish or black paint, and then they begin to cut out the pattern, then it will look very impressive in its finished form.

Requirements for carving in the style of "Tatyanka"

Workplace characteristics

Artistic processing of wood is carried out with constant observance of the requirements for the workplace. A carver in the Tatyanka style needs any wooden plane with a flat surface: a workbench, a stool, a table or a window sill. A table or workbench works best because they are heavy and have a wooden top.

A polished table is also suitable, on which you can put a piece of plywood or a drawing board 20 × 20 cm or more. This will protect the tool from damage if it accidentally breaks off and sticks into the countertop. The training board is not fixed during work, which is carried out without emphasis. If the workpiece is made of linden, then it is soft enough, so it can rest against something hard. After that, dents will form on the surface.

Lighting should be natural or with a wide spectrum, since the whole process of work is painstaking and requires great care. Well, if the table with the lamp will stand near the window. Light should not shine into the eyes from the board. Since the pencil sketches will fade as the work progresses (“disappearing drawing”), the end result should be a clean wood that has no color contrast. The uneven terrain casts shadows that are clearly visible.

A training board that dries up during work needs to be periodically moistened in order to maintain it in working condition. Humidity should be around 12-15%. The board can be moistened in advance by soaking the ends.

Each board is characterized by its own parameters, therefore, it is possible to analyze the results of wetting only empirically, which will allow us to calculate the frequency of wetting the board.

Material for creating a product

Wood for carving should have a flat and smooth surface. There should be no knots or other flaws on the tree. If there is a desire to use wood with knots, then any of them can be beaten in the process. In the future, you can develop the composition if you are guided by the idea and technique of carving.

Linden is best suited for creating an interesting carving in the Tatyanka style.

Such material is not only easily cut in any direction, but also suitable for novice carvers. When choosing a board, it is necessary to pay attention to the end of the material, where the wood is chosen to be homogeneous, dense and not loose.


If the board is close to the bark, that is, at the edge of the log, where the placement of the layers in relation to the surface is gentle, dense wood can be used. This board can be easily cut into 2 pieces. Any section of wood with a uniform density can be carved better.

Woodcarving in the style of "Tatyanka" was created by Sasykov Shamil in December 1990 and patented as an invention, named by the author in honor of his wife - Tatyana Vladimirovna. Now "Tatyanka" is a family company, in which, in addition to the author, his seven children also work: they manage the production of tools, organize deliveries, engage in online sales, administer the site, create drawings and ornaments, typeset and edit textbooks, teach at the Tatyanka center .

The youngest type of wooden carving is, invented in the 90s of the last century, a method called "Tatyanka". Woodcarver Shamil Sasykov, who developed the original technology, gave it a name in honor of his wife Tatyana. Since the end of the past 20th century, the popularity of the author's carving method has grown to unprecedented proportions, and now it is one of the most used, even special schools have appeared where people of different ages study Tatyanka's methods. One of the advantages of this method is that, having mastered it, a novice carver will easily understand the principles of other types of woodcarving.

The peculiarity of the method lies in the fact that special tools are used for Tatyanka, which, thanks to the principle of single processing, allow you to create decorative elements from wood. The same forms, obtained by the method of relief carving, are created by an experienced craftsman within a few hours, the method of Shamil Sasykov allows you to spend much less time on them, without applying significant physical exertion.

For carving in the Tatyanka style, almost any type of wood, both hard and soft, can be used. Special tools, if they are well sharpened, can easily process any material. However, sharpening tools should be done taking into account the characteristics of a particular type of wood.

The Tatyanka carving is multi-layered, so the process of transition from one stage of work to another is very important. If the elements of the first layer are not cut out of sufficient quality or are not completed at all, then the subsequent ones will not be able to lie correctly and beautifully. When cutting through the lower fragments of the pattern, difficulties may arise if the upper ones are already finished, since access to the base without damaging existing elements will be difficult. And even if painstaking efforts, in the end, are crowned with success, and the bottom layer is reached for processing, there is little chance that its drawing will turn out to be expressive. In order to optimize the work process and exclude damage to the layers, it is necessary to thoroughly study the cutting stages, consider the location of the parts and the sequence of their reproduction. One wrong move and an incorrectly cut element will be impossible to restore.

For many years, wood carving has attracted the attention of not only art connoisseurs, but also people who want to master this decorative type of craft. Giving a unique look to wooden products is the most popular way of artistic carving.

The original technology of wood carving "Tatyanka" has gathered admirers of different ages around the world. Moreover, to create an unusual product, only a few tools are required: a chisel and a cutter.

Where can I learn woodcarving using the Tatyanka technique?

The Tatyanka method allows a novice carver to easily master all the principles and rules of woodcarving. You can study the technique with the help of training courses, which are conducted by its founder Shamil Sasykov, or through training in courses at other schools. In the training sessions, every carver from a beginner to an experienced craftsman will learn the step-by-step process of making a creative wood product.

An individual approach is selected for each student, on the basis of which the lesson plan is built. The duration of the lessons is unlimited. Selects a specific thread level for each cutter.

Wood carving "Tatyanka" can be studied independently with the help of videos on the Internet. Many carvers share their experience and give useful advice. Through video lessons, you can master the phased woodcarving. First you need to perform simple elements.

There are also many tutorials on sale that teach the Tatyanka technique. From book illustrations, you can learn how to correctly apply a pattern to blanks, how to cut out recesses and much more.

Production of wooden products using the Tatyanka technique

Wood carving "Tatyanka" is a unique technology for making a carved floral pattern, which allows you to make amazing masterpieces of wood. For example, you can create elegant jewelry and accessories, souvenirs, decorative panels, furniture and decorative interior items.

With the help of woodcarving, you can create three-dimensional sculptures decorated with carved ornaments and lace.

Furniture created by the Tatyanka method will organically fit into any interior of the room. Exclusive tables, chairs, racks, doors and other handmade products will bring aesthetics and flavor to the interior.

Wood carving: process and technology

To get started, you need to apply the selected pattern to the workpiece. Beginners should not choose complex patterns, it is enough to start with a simple geometric ornament. The contours of the main parts must be circled with a cutter. The cutter must be sharpened on both sides and have a long polished chamfer.

After drawing a picture and outlining the contours, chisels enter the process. They need to be selected so that the width of the tool matches the width of the image. Chisels cut out notches on small parts in the direction of the stroke. Each recess is cut with one movement of the chisel, while its edge must be polished and lengthened.

The transition of the chisel to the forming element should be carried out as follows: the chamfer is pressed into the element with the second hand, after which a corresponding trace is formed. Notches on the main elements are also cut with one precise pass of the chisel.

Small details are completed with a vertical cut of wood with the same chisels. The contour of the parts is outlined at a slight angle to the surface of the workpiece, which should be directed inward or outward relative to the contour.

You can make an additional stroke at an inner angle if the outline's borders point outward and are stroked at an angle. Using this method, you can make an openwork, elegant carving, which consists of a plant element using an ornament or figures of birds, animals or insects.

To make a thread, place the workpiece on a horizontal work surface. Cutting tools must be held with both hands. In this case, the cutter or chisel must be held in such a position that several fingers and the palm of one hand are directly on the tool, and the second hand moves the workpiece in the required direction.

The chamfer in the recess to be cut must be pressed with the index finger. During the cutting process, sloping, semicircular chisels of medium and steep slope are used. The cut element starts from the outlined contour or from the middle, and ends in the place of the contour that was previously outlined by the cutter.

Holding the cutter or chisel with both hands allows you to ensure the safety of the person and control the force of pressure on the tool.

Advantages of woodcarving using the Tatyanka method

With the help of woodcarving, extraordinary products are created that are unique in nature. This technique includes:
- high quality thread;
- unusual way;
- minimum time spent;
- safety;
- use of any wood;
- accurate stroke contours;
- use of minimal tools;
- aesthetic appearance of each product.

Wood carving "Tatyanka" is an unusual way in which special cutting tools are used. With the help of tools that have the principle of single processing, you can make amazing decorative products from solid wood.

You can learn wood carving techniques in a short time and without significant physical exertion. A little experience, and every beginner in a short time can create a form obtained by the method of relief carving.

Tip 1. Before starting work, the tools should be well prepared, namely, sharpened, then any type of wood will be processed easily and simply.

Tip 2. The elements of the first layer must be cut with special care. Otherwise, the unfinished main layer, the rest will lie incorrectly and ugly.

Tip 3. In order to exclude damage to the layers, it is necessary to think over the sequence of reproduction of details.