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Although most timbers can be carved there are undoubtedly some which are easier to use than others! In the UK the dominant
species used as a carving timber is Lime (Tilia spp.) This is because it is largely knot-free, cuts relatively easily, leaves a clean surface after cutting (though it responds less well to abrasive use), it
is economical and is readily available from domestic sources. It is the timber used most commonly by the historic masters of the art of architectural carving such as Grinling Gibbons, albeit the timber was
often dyed and polished to match the other timbers used within a decorative scheme. Today it is the material normally both recommended for beginners and is commonly used for all sorts of sculptural work.We
supply Lime Carving Blanks cut into rectangular cuboid shape, dimensions as listed. The supply varies substantially in terms of size so most of the pieces listed are "one-offs": there may be others on our
shelves of similar size, but we rarely have significant numbers of identically-sized pieces. This is to try to provide you, the customer, with the maximum variation in hopes this allows you to find a piece to suit
your project. The timber is kiln dried to an MC of around 10-15% though this will vary with ambient conditions. |
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To order, simply enter the required quantities in the boxes for as many - or few - species and sizes as you
require. Then scroll to the bottom of the page where you may place your order simply by clicking on the "Order Timber" button at the bottom of the table.
We have tried to make this service a little more
user-friendly by indicating if an order for a particular size of timber exceeds current stock availability. However, please note that this is a guide
to availability, not an exhaustive test. It is possible to fool the system quite easily - the end result of which is that you could order timber which we cannot supply! |