recarving
Reshaping carved material
Recarving is the act of carving something again or anew—reshaping wood, stone, or other material that has already been carved once.
The term applies to restoration work, artistic revision, or repurposing: The sculptor spent months recarving the damaged statue's face.
Figuratively, it can describe reshaping anything that was previously formed: recarving the political landscape.
Altering existing structures
- refashioningChanging form or style
- alteringMaking changes to
- modifyingChanging partially
- reconfiguringModifying existing arrangement
restructuring · redesigning · reforming · reworking · adjusting · customizing · tailoring · transforming
Edged carving implement
- woodworkingCraft of shaping lumber
- carpentryWood construction trade
- whittlingKnife-carving wood into shapes
- marquetryDecorative veneer patterning
intarsia · inlay · cabinetmaker · joinery · dovetail · mortise · tenon · lathe
Edged carving implement
- marbleRecrystallized limestone rock
- statueThree-dimensional sculpted likeness
- bas-reliefSculpture projecting slightly
- reliefEasing of distress
frieze · bust · figurine · stonecutting · granite · limestone · alabaster · bronze
Preventing waste or loss
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- repairRestore to working order
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
- reconstructionRebuilding after destruction
retouching · stabilization · rehabilitation · salvage · reattachment · overhaul · cleaning · renewal
remodeling
Altering existing structures
- refashioningChanging form or style
- alteringMaking changes to
- modifyingChanging partially
reconfiguring · restructuring · redesigning · reforming · reworking · adjusting · customizing · tailoring · transforming · revising
chisel
Edged carving implement
- woodworkingCraft of shaping lumber
- carpentryWood construction trade
- whittlingKnife-carving wood into shapes
marquetry · intarsia · inlay · cabinetmaker · joinery · dovetail · mortise · tenon · lathe · planing
chisel
Edged carving implement
- marbleRecrystallized limestone rock
- statueThree-dimensional sculpted likeness
- bas-reliefSculpture projecting slightly
relief · frieze · bust · figurine · stonecutting · granite · limestone · alabaster · bronze · sculptor
conservation
Preventing waste or loss
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- repairRestore to working order
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
reconstruction · retouching · stabilization · rehabilitation · salvage · reattachment · overhaul · cleaning · renewal · maintenance