Ornamentist Patrick Damiaens at work
An ornamentist or ornamentist is someone drawing and performing ornaments and compositions, mostly in wood, stucco or sculpture. These can be reproducements as well as own creations. Restoration and reconstructions of ornaments for the interior and exterior.
A rough sketch is often made. It may be an existing motif or a custom design. The drawing is attached to the workpiece and applied with a scratch. Using a top mill, remove the material around the drawing. Unevennesses are also removed. Then the core of the sculpter begins. Also see
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