Despite the abundance modern materials for decorating interiors and facades, carved platbands, balusters, balustrades, friezes, brackets and other “aged” elements do not lose their attractiveness. Unlike standard moldings sold in any construction supermarket, craftsmen cut these decorations themselves, which ensures exclusivity. Let's consider the main categories of carved patterns, the specifics of their application and modern methods manufacturing.
When we mention carved patterns, our memory brings to mind the trims, cornices and ridges made of wood, which our ancestors used to decorate their huts in abundance. However, not only our country was famous for wooden architecture; carving was no less popular in England and Australia in late XIX century. With the difference that here the peasants hung wooden lace on their log houses, while overseas it was the privilege of wealthy homeowners.
In modern Australia, the fashion for carved patterns has not gone away; family estates, as in past centuries, are lavishly decorated with carvings; until recently, in our country, similar elements could be found in remote villages. Boom wood construction, which broke out in last years, and in Russia there was a revival of interest in a variety of openwork platbands. In addition, popularity vinyl siding simulating wood cladding, also promotes the return of carvings to facades. By means of carved openwork around the windows, along the pediment on the eaves or under the roof of the terrace, you can transform the siding covering beyond recognition, turning all buildings into Siamese twins.
The main task of platbands is to protect the junction of the wall with window frame. On the roofs, the carved ridge, again, protected the joint from moisture, as in other areas where the elements of the building were connected. With the help of platbands, you can adjust the proportions - visually stretch or expand the windows so that the entire facade looks harmonious. In ancient times, with the help of patterns carved from wood, they warded off evil spirits, protected themselves from the evil eye, and enlisted support higher powers and thanked for their patronage. Today, with the advent of effective thermal insulation, carved platbands perform exclusively decorative functions, give the house individuality, and help to move away from the standards.
If earlier the frames were only wooden, now the choice of material base is wider, and not just any wood is suitable for openwork.
Wooden carved elements are the most common, since with the advent modern instruments Working with wood has become much easier. It is important that modern protective and coloring agents make it possible to maximize the service life of the pattern and emphasize the natural structure of the wood. Having at your disposal a jigsaw and a couple of stencils, purchased, downloaded from the Internet or drawn with your own hands, if talent allows, you can design windows and other parts of the facade so that experienced designer will be jealous. There are several technologies for creating patterned wooden platbands:
According to the installation method, platbands are divided into overhead and telescopic - in the first case, installation is carried out using fasteners or glue (indoors), in the second, the product has special protrusions that fit into the grooves between the structural elements.
In the understanding of most, carved patterns are platbands used around windows, but in fact, the scope of application of carved elements is much wider.
Skirt or border – a carved wide panel or strip, which is placed under the roof of a veranda, terrace or gazebo, serves not only for decoration, but also helps to balance the scale of the extension.
Frieze – a straight or arched carved border under the roof, usually attached above the porch, terrace or veranda. Frieze patterns are often geometric, but playful curls and floral motifs are also possible.
bracket – a triangular carved element designed to decorate the junction of supporting elements and the roof of verandas, terraces, gazebos, canopies and porches. Often the pattern duplicates the carving on the border or border and serves as a continuation of the decorative line of the structure; the openwork seems to descend along a post or baluster, giving the structure an airy appearance.
Balustrades – carved railings starting on the stairs and encircling the perimeter of the veranda or terrace. Together with the decorative function, they provide additional strength to fences.
Prichelina – side carved decorations of gable roofs, often combined with overhead carved pediments. Depending on the general style structures, can protrude beyond the end elements inward or outward.
Platbands – decorative strips mounted around the perimeter of a window or doorway are most often used in facade decoration; they allow you to combine and bring together all the design elements into a single whole.
In demand in interior decoration door frames, as well as arched brackets that decorate high doorways and corridors. Balustrades are ideal for decorating internal stairs. If desired, you can decorate almost any part of the room with carved patterns.
How to fix the overhead thread on the base can be found in the article. Wooden trims will become wonderful decoration for modern, the manufacturing process of which is described in the material. The video reveals the technology for making shingles - roofing made of wood that matches perfectly with carved patterns.
A carved cornice or plinth will become a noticeable and original addition to any classic style.
Various patterns and decor of carved cornices
Wood continues to be the leader among other materials for making curtain rods.
It is worth noting the following advantages of using wooden cornices:
If previously wooden curtain rods were not particularly diverse, now you can choose from a variety of shapes, patterns and types of wood. Fancy carved cornices are very attractive and exquisite.
Variant of flat carved cornice They look great in classic interior or in combination with antique furniture.
Wooden cornices are made from the following types of wood:
To summarize, softwood products are very attractive and feature beautiful and complex patterns due to the ease of carving.
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But hardwood products, represented by noble varieties of wood, are strong, durable and of good quality. However, it should be remembered that hardwood cornices are heavy and massive, and therefore require reliable fastening.
Carved cornices have the following types of attachment systems to the load-bearing surface:
According to the number of strings, carved cornices are:
Cornice from carved wood- not an interior element that is suitable for playing in contrast; it must be in complete harmony with the style of the room.
Another way to decorate the interior with elements of carved decor is wooden trim on doors and windows. Typically, trim consists of three or four boards that frame a door or window opening. 
If the side boards are usually carved moldings, the top board may stand out big amount decorations, it crowns the door and protrudes somewhat above the main plane. Decorative trims made of carved wood are suitable for many interiors. Depending on the pattern and other details, you can embody not only a classic or Russian style, but also a country style, oriental, Arabic, Japanese and others.
You need to choose platbands taking into account the door. For wide door an appropriate frame with more visible elements is required. In this case, it is not necessary to choose an identical shade of the trim and the door, but it is necessary that the colors be close to each other.
Wooden blanks carved frames
In this case, the casing should be darker, but not vice versa.
Small elements carved from wood of the most varied types will help make a simple wooden frame original: leaves, curls, flowers and any fancy patterns.
Finished and beautiful view will add special corner overlays to the platbands, which not only give the opening a decorative look, but also cover the joints.
The most suitable material for carving is linden, alder or aspen. The wood of these species is soft, pliable, homogeneous and allows you to create the finest patterns. Dried wood becomes strong and does not warp.
Also traditionally, pine is chosen for platbands - it is affordable, has good performance properties, average density and is quite easy to process.
Pine is more suitable for frames with a larger pattern; small details will be lost in its pronounced texture. True connoisseurs prefer to choose noble oak, even despite its high cost.
None plastic window can't compare to the finish wooden windows. Wooden trim gives this uniqueness and charm. They are really very popular now, they are used in decoration country houses, dachas, buildings on the countryside or summer cottage– bathhouses, gazebos, guest houses. This popularity is justified, because in general, wooden housing construction not only does not lose its demand, but is also expanding. Moreover, this fact is typical for large cities, and for small ones, and even for villages and towns. There are many examples when all buildings are on suburban area decorated in the same style, it is especially impressive and stylish.
The SevLesProm company has been producing platbands for more than 10 years. We work only with selected materials, solid wood from the Kostroma forests, harvested to all standards. Such materials lend themselves well correct processing, make it possible to create any shape and size of the platband, retain all their properties for a long time, and will not crack.
Our materials are selected according to all the rules in order to create truly high-quality and exclusive products. The use of this raw material makes it possible to create platbands that are strong, durable, hold their shape and color well, and are not susceptible to external influences.
In our company you can buy ready-made platbands both in small batches and in bulk. Our prices are very competitive, as we work without intermediaries. In the catalog below you can choose the type of platband that will suit you for your decoration, the range is extensive. You can also order a new sketch. We even have a service for making a sketch based on a photo and description. Depending on the pattern, sketch, shape and size of the platbands, their cost varies.
On houses built in the traditional Russian style, eaves on the roofs look very beautiful. This design performs several functions at once: aesthetic and practical. Aesthetic – cornices serve as decoration and add a special style to a house, guest house or other building. Practical – protects from rain. We have our own production base, we have everything necessary equipment for production, the staff includes only professionals with extensive experience. All this allows us to create masterpieces for decorating your homes.
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House carving is beautiful and practical solution for interior and exterior decoration. Carving was intended to decorate one's home outside and inside with the help of carved items. With the help of a carved facade you can make your home festive. All protruding and overhead elements of the house's facade were decorated with carvings: cornice, platband, piers, porch pillars, roofs.
There are the following types of house carvings: relief, flat-relief, contour, slotted. If you need to decorate a table, mirror frames, or a closet, you should choose a blind relief carving. It has the appearance of a relief pattern and is performed on a blank background. When executed, they are used floral ornaments, images of mythological creatures and animals. In the photo it looks like this:
Flat-relief carving is a “relief on a plane”. It is characterized by deepening or removing the background around the ornament by 5-7 mm. The image will be three-dimensional. Using the flat-relief carving technique, compositions depicting people, birds and animals look great. This type is very popular for bath themes.
Contour carving is characterized by the contouring of images. This is one of the most simple types threads. It is used to decorate dishes, cutting boards, and household items. In contour carving, figurative motifs are used: flowers, leaves, animal figures.
Openwork carving was used to decorate railings, stairs, trim, doors, etc. This is the youngest type of carving, approximately 150 years old.
You can’t start carving without becoming familiar with its technique. You need to start with the execution of geometric patterns.
Templates can be made to order by a craftsman. For this purpose, provide your sketch, drawing or photo. Many craftsmen make their own tape stencils for carving.
Ready-made templates are used to make platbands. They can be found freely available on the Internet. You can make the template yourself if you can’t find the option you need:
The template can also be made from plywood.
If we drive through the Russian outback, we will definitely see overhead elements of house wood carving on the facades of houses. Since pagan times, there has been a tradition of decorating the exterior with carved patterns. Nowadays, it has regained its relevance.
Russia has always been famous for its timber reserves and its forests. Therefore, most of the houses and outbuildings were built from high-quality wood, and many of these houses still stand today.
From carved wood and plywood you can make so many decorative items and useful little things, that it is stupid to limit the scope of work. In fact, it can be absolutely anything that your imagination can handle: boxes, covers for decorative and collectible books, lampshades, panels, shutters, furniture elements, trim, cornices... But the most attractive thing about creating exclusive works is that anyone can do them willing, if he puts in a certain amount of effort.
The main key to success in creating interesting things with slotted thread - this is the choice of pattern. It is he who conveys general concept and sets the aesthetic tone for the entire product.
The easiest way for beginners to make patterns geometric shape as in the photo.
Carved designs of floral and animal themes are classic ornaments for any field of application.
Inscriptions - modern version application of wood and plywood carving. At the same time, you are unlikely to be able to find drawings and sketches on the Internet - they will have to be compiled purely individually according to personal requirements for sizes, fonts, and words.
However, unlike cut-out inscriptions on plywood, drawings with plant, animal and fantasy themes can be found on the Internet. So feel free to choose the stencils you like for your album, and you’ll have plenty of ideas for creativity for a long time!
The simplest sketches are suitable both for training at the very beginning of the process of making products, and can also become separate elements complex design. For example, this is how carved houses are decorated.
More complex templates will require some skill and patience, but the results are worth it. Such pictures can serve an independent product, even a gift.
Entire compositions with an idea and meaning usually serve either as a separate work or form the basis of a work.
However, choosing a design is only a third of the success. Another important aspect, which must be considered before starting the work itself. Namely, the choice of tool that will be used to carve wood or plywood.
Depends on the equipment:
Therefore, it is important to evaluate all the pros, cons, capabilities and limitations of each of the traditional sawing tools:
A jigsaw is a device for shaped cutting of parts. Hand tools The work is quite labor-intensive, but allows you to very accurately cut according to the drawing. Power tools allow you to quickly produce shaped plywood products, but require caution.
A milling cutter is a tool thanks to which flat-relief slotted threads acquire a thinner and more complete appearance. It is with its help that you can round edges, remove chips, make valances, and carry out the most complex cutting.
Theoretically, a milling cutter can do the same work as a jigsaw, and even more, but in fact, such handling of the tool is fraught with its rapid failure and frequent replacement of the frieze.
In most cases, plywood is chosen for this type of work - it is uniformly thin, has a pleasant color and structure, and does not suffer from further use or storage, unlike solid wood. It is the choice of material that becomes the third pillar of successful work.
The modern market is abundant different types materials, so it’s easy to get confused. For this work you should choose:
Note! Do not under any circumstances choose to interior work FSF class plywood - it is treated with carcinogenic preservatives and is permissible for use only in fresh air- they are excellent for covering the outside of a bathhouse or a house.
For Russia, slotted carving is of particular importance as a decoration for building facades. Since ancient times, ornaments carved on birch bark and other similar materials have been decorating huts, bathhouses, and churches, as photographs colorfully demonstrate.
If you have just decided to try your hand at curly slotted carving, it would be a good idea to watch a video with a master class. It will help you better understand how drawings are created and how such home beauty appears.
