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 in texture, clear in texture, moderate in hardness and softness, suitable for general relief carving, smooth in planing, beautiful in chord pattern, and has "chicken wing wood" pattern, 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, shaped, 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.