There aren't many types of artistic wood carving. The main techniques are:
Geometric sculpture - ornaments, consisting of simple geometric shapes: triangles, squares, etc. Good for beginners, the simplest type
Contour - cut into the grooves of the tree, creating a contour image.
Ploskochimchataya - it refers to the first two types of thread, as well as nail like and others. Characterized by the fact that the pattern is cut from the background to the same depth, it is recessed into the background
Slotted, or openwork. In this type of page there is no background, it is cut through. This creates the effect of lightness, lace, and hence the name. A variation on the subject is the bill of lading - a cut pattern of deposition is imposed on an additional background, which can serve as a tree, foil, cloth
Flat relief - the background is deep, it is under the picture. Thus the pattern appears approximately at the same height, that is, from the side it is flat
size. This carving is not available to everyone, because products made in this technique are real wood carvings. It is important to represent the size and proportions in order to control this type of carving.
In addition, there are different combination and regional types, most often combining two or more techniques