With the continuous progress and development of society, it is easy for people to see all kinds of stone sculpture. Their different materials and surface effects are like wearing mysterious veils to attract people's attention. So, the materials commonly used for stone sculpture are What are they? Here is a simple classification of stone carving materials from the perspective of a stone carving manufacturer:
1. Metal material
Metal stone sculpture are used in large and small stone sculpture because of their unique texture. Metal stone carving materials can be subdivided into stainless steel, iron, aluminum, lead, copper, aluminum and other materials. Stainless steel has been widely used in stone sculpture in recent years. Whether it is small indoor stainless steel stone sculpture or large outdoor stone sculpture, it can be used well. Stainless steel has good ductility, and its surface can be produced with various effects, such as mirror effect, brushed effect, sandblasting effect, spray paint effect, etc. It is mostly used for stone sculpture because stone sculptors like the metallic texture of iron and the effect of surface corrosion. Iron is not resistant to acid and alkali and is easily corroded, so some important outdoor memorial statues are not cast with iron. Aluminum and lead are lacking in metal hardness and are only used in some small stone sculpture, but their materials The beauty of the texture is very distinctive
2. Fiberglass material
FRP is a composite material of glass fiber and resin, also referred to as composite material in the industry. Because of its weather resistance, strong plasticity, high strength and easy coloring of the surface, it has been widely used in various fields. FRP stone sculpture can also be seen everywhere. Whether it is cartoon shape, retro shape, abstract or realistic stone carving, FRP can be well realized. The effect people want, and the cost is greatly reduced compared with metal stone carving.
3. Wood
Wood is one of the favorite stone carving materials among stone sculptors. There are many types of wood in our country, and many of them can be used for stone sculpture as long as they are not cracked, deformed, or insect-eaten, but harder wood is better.
4. Stone
The most common one is white marble, which is white and delicate and is the most commonly used material for stone sculpture. The Greek islands of Paros, Naxos, and Mount Pentelikul in Atica produce a kind of marble, which is widely used in Greek sculptures.
