Experts tell me which tree roots are better for root carving?

Some woods are soft and some are rough and hard. Generally speaking, soft woods are easy to carve, while rough and heavy woods are difficult to carve. Hardwoods with tough wood, fine texture and bright color are called hardwoods, such as redwood, boxwood, rosewood, almond, nut, etc. They have all the advantages of carving and are the best materials for carving. It is suitable for carving works with complex structures and fine shapes. It is not easy to break or be damaged during the production process and storage, and has high collection value. However, it is more labor-intensive to carve and can easily damage the tool.

Loose wood is suitable for beginners, such as basswood, ginkgo, camphor, pine, etc. This type of wood is suitable for carving works with simple structure and general image. It is also easier to carve. However, because of its soft wood and weak color, some need to be colored to enhance the sense of volume. Some wood grains are more obvious and varied, such as ash, pine, fir, etc. You can skillfully use the smoothness and texture of the wood grain to create some more lyrical works. Generally speaking, the greater the undulations of the shape, the richer the changes in the wood grain, and the more interesting it is; the more graceful and smooth the dynamic shape of the shape, the more ideal the effect of the wood grain direction, and even unexpectedly good-looking, extremely beautiful. Richly decorative. Of course, the shape design of this kind of wood should be based on a high level of generalization. Too complex and too small in size will not only destroy the wood grain, but also cause visual contrast. Therefore, before creating a work, you must first have an understanding of wood, and it is very important to choose a material suitable for the performance.