If you have an eye for floral gift items, you are among the new age shoppers who can appreciate bouquets, baskets or corsages made of wooden roses. But making one such decor is not everyone's cup of tea.
Wooden roses are usually made by wood carvers. In business terms, they are special type of wood carvings. However, they are also very different in terms of manufacturing process from the usual wooden work like a statue or furniture. Items like wood furniture are used as storage places and have to be strong and sturdy. On the other hand, these wood roses are decorative items and need to be appealing to eyes. They are for a different class of customers.
Different trees woods can be used to make wood roses. However, the most preferred choice in North America is the Birch wood. Carvers almost unanimously agree that shavings from a birch tree wood are the best to make any intricate wooden items such as roses. Using a good quality plane, one can shave off thin layers of the wood. And then those can be bent and given shape of a rose bulb. Once this is done, the same wood can be used to make petals.
Finishing is the next step before you start gluing together the different parts of a wood rose. Sharp edges, if any, need to be smooth to avoid any skin cuts while handling the same. One has to be careful while applying the glue. Same glue can be used to stick leaves to the stems or stick together the green calyx to the base of the rose. Special carving tools are available to make wooden roses. Many universities and independent institutes impart certified training courses on wood carving. Also one can learn new techniques from local carvers association.
Wooden roses making is an art of the new generation and it is now turning into a flourishing business.
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