Elm belongs to the genus Ulmus of Ulmus. It mainly produces temperate, deciduous and tall trees, which are found all over the north, especially in the Yellow River basin.

After drying, shaping, carving and polishing, elm can make exquisite lacquer carving crafts. Russian old elm (purple elm) is the most classic, with the advantages of clear texture and less scarring. It is a precious material for making furniture. The raw material price of elm per cubic meter is about 1.500 yuan. The wood grain is straight, the pattern is clear, the wood has good elasticity, moisture resistance and corrosion resistance. Air-dried density: 0.68g/cm3. Wood has moderate hardness and is easy to dry, deform and crack. It is the first choice for making furniture. Beautiful patterns and elegant colors. Suitable for high-grade furniture, cabinets, Qi Diao handicrafts, etc. Don't call it elm, white elm or domestic elm.

superiority

Elm, known as "elm pimple", is said to be difficult to understand and cut. In fact, the old elm tree is more like a veteran of the "market" who knows the customs. No matter in front of Wang Xietang or in the backyard of the people, you can see its standing figure, its bold and hearty laughter and its decorative talent. The old elm tree, with its tough personality, heavy personality and open mind, has occupied a huge market share and won unanimous praise and appreciation!

Elm is tough, clear in texture, moderate in hardness and softness, suitable for general relief carving, smooth in plane, beautiful in chord pattern, and has the pattern of "chicken wing wood", so it is one of the main furniture materials. The characteristics of its wood are clearly distinguished by heartwood, the sapwood is narrow and dark yellow, and the heartwood is dark purple gray; The material is light and hard, with high mechanical strength, flat texture and rough structure. Can be used for furniture, decoration, etc. Elm can be dried, sculpted, carved, polished and painted, and can be used to make exquisite lacquer crafts. There are many ancient furniture in the Ming and Qing dynasties in the north, which shows that the stability of elm material is excellent. Elms and beeches produced in the south are called "beeches in the north". And the width of the fabric is large, and the texture is moist and excellent; The deformation rate is small, and the carved patterns are mostly rough. This is a great man and a gentleman. The representative works of elm are antique:

1, elm is tough, with high mechanical strength and strong corrosion resistance; Moderate hardness and strength, suitable for carving, and can be adapted to general relief carving.

2. The sapwood of Ulmus pumila is clearly distinguishable, with dark yellow sapwood and dark purple-gray heartwood.

3. Ulmus pumila has clear texture, smooth plane, beautiful chords, and a pattern similar to "chicken wing wood". Wood can be shaped, carved, polished and painted, and it can make exquisite painted crafts.

4. Elm mainly depends on imports and resources, and its price is increasing year by year;

5, anti-corrosion, moisture-proof, tough texture, elasticity, strong compression resistance, etc. ;

6, elm furniture with elm unique "chicken wings", very beautiful and generous.

disadvantaged

The selection rate of elm is low, so the selection is very important. The clearer the texture and the thicker the material, the higher the price of furniture products.

Furniture collection

There is a saying in the market that white wood can also be collected, referring to elm in the Ming Dynasty and nanmu in the Qing Dynasty. But because

The natural texture of elm is beautiful, the texture is tough, the texture is tall and straight, and the unique simple and natural color and charm of elm are in line with the concept of being a man respected by the ancients. Therefore, from ancient times to the present, elm is very popular, and it is the first choice for making furniture from dignitaries, literati and Li people.