stone crafts are a kind of art made with stone carving as the main raw material. stone sculpture have excellent weather resistance, corrosion resistance and wear resistance, so they are widely used in outdoor stone sculpture production. The following will introduce some common practices in raw material selection and processing technology for stone crafts.
In terms of raw material selection, stone crafts are usually made of high-quality stone carving materials. Commonly used stone carving materials include 304 stone carving and 316 stone carving. 304 stone sculpture has good anti-oxidation and corrosion resistance and is suitable for most outdoor environments; while 316 stone sculpture has better corrosion resistance and is suitable for corrosive environments such as the seaside. Stone carving materials usually take the form of plates, pipes or steel, and the appropriate specifications and thickness are selected according to the needs of the stone carving.
Secondly, in terms of processing technology, stone crafts usually use the following common processing methods:
1. Bending: Bend stone panels or pipes into the desired shape by heating or cold bending. Bending is one of the commonly used processing techniques in the production of stone crafts, which can produce various curves, arcs and spiral shapes.
2. Cutting: Use a laser cutting machine, plasma cutting machine or shearing machine to cut the stone carving material into the desired shape. Cutting Stone carving materials can be cut into various sizes and shapes according to the requirements of the design drawings.
3. Welding: The stone carving materials are spliced together through welding. Commonly used welding methods include TIG welding, MIG welding and argon arc welding. After welding, the joints of stone crafts can be made tighter and stronger.
4. Polishing: Use a polishing machine or hand polishing tools to polish the surface of the stone carving material to make it smoother and brighter. The polishing process can increase the beauty and tactility of stone crafts.
5. Surface treatment: Stone carving materials can be surface treated in a variety of ways, such as sandblasting, pickling, and coating. Surface treatment can change the appearance and texture of stone sculpture and increase the artistic effect of stone crafts.
In addition to the above common processing techniques, stone crafts can also be painted, inlaid, assembled and other processes. These techniques can increase the artistry and decoration of stone crafts, making them more ornamental.
In short, the choice of raw materials and processing technology for stone crafts is the key. Choosing high-quality stone carving materials and adopting appropriate processing techniques can not only ensure the quality and durability of the stone sculpture, but also realize the designer's artistic creativity of the stone sculpture.
