First, the antique coloring method. The antique coloring of root carving generally depends on the toughness of the material, the degree of dryness and wetness, the amount of color used and the different coloring methods. In the use of color, tan is generally the main color, and the simple color tone of root art works is formed by using the change of light and shade of color tone. In the choice of pigments, it also varies from material to material. No matter what pigments are used, as long as the antique effect is achieved, it meets the author's antique requirements.
Second, the complementary color method. Some root trees are invaded by fungi, or influenced by chemical and physical factors, and the surface color becomes darker and lighter. When creating root carving works, proper complementary colors should be made to unify the colors. Complementary color is to make the surface natural color of root carving works unified, complete and coordinated, and further highlight the natural beauty of root carving works.
Third, keep your true colors. When the root carving works are made, the natural color of the root wood is maintained, which is also to meet people's demand for color appreciation and the author's pursuit of a form of root carving works. . Whether a root art work is colored or keeps its natural color depends on the material. If the root material of this work is beautiful in color and fresh in texture, it should keep its natural color, and there is no need to color it otherwise it will be self-defeating.