Arts et Artisanat - Artisanat du Bois, de la Pierre et du Métal

the art and craft of creating furniture, particularly cabinets, by designing, cutting, shaping, fitting, and finishing wood pieces to produce functional and aesthetically pleasing pieces of furniture

fabrication de meubles

a skilled trade that involves working with wood to construct, install, and repair structures, furniture, and other objects, using various hand and power tools and techniques such as measuring, cutting, shaping, and joining wood pieces

charpenterie

a woodworking technique that involves creating decorative designs or pictures by fitting together various shapes and colors of wood pieces

intarsia

a traditional Asian art form that involves applying layers of lacquer, a resinous substance derived from the sap of certain trees, to create a durable and glossy finish on various objects

peinture laquée

a woodworking technique that involves creating decorative designs or pictures by using thin veneers of different colored woods, which are cut and fitted together to create a pattern or image

marqueterie

a traditional building technique that involves constructing wooden frames using large, heavy timbers that are fitted together with mortise-and-tenon or other joinery techniques

ossature en bois

the craft of covering and padding furniture, such as chairs, sofas, or benches, using various materials such as fabric, leather, or vinyl, to create comfortable and stylish seating

tapisserie

the art or technique of decorating wood or other materials by burning a design onto the surface using a heated tool or instrument

pyrogravure

the art of sculpting or shaping wood into various three-dimensional objects, such as figurines, decorations, or furniture

sculpture sur bois

a woodworking technique that involves shaping a piece of wood by rotating it on a lathe while cutting tools are held against the spinning wood to create various cylindrical or symmetrical shapes

tournage du bois

the skill or activity of making objects out of wood

menuiserie

the ancient art of shaping flint, chert, obsidian, or other types of stone into tools, weapons, or decorative objects

taillage de silex

decorative patterns made of wood or metal, put into the surface of an object in a way that they level with the surface

incrustation

a skilled trade that involves cutting, shaping, and installing natural stone for various construction projects

taille de pierre

the art of assembling beads or other small objects, such as shells, stones, or seeds, into decorative or functional designs

perles enfilées

the art of sculpting or carving bones, such as those from animals or humans, into various three-dimensional objects, such as jewelry, ornaments, or decorative items

sculpture osseuse

a woodworking technique that involves using a chisel or knife to remove small pieces of wood from a flat surface in a repetitive pattern to create intricate designs and textures

sculpture sur bois à la gouge

a metalworking technique in which a design is raised on a metal surface from the reverse side by using hammering and shaping

repoussé

a metalworking technique that involves shaping and decorating a metal surface by hammering and pressing it from the front with various tools

revetement

a decorative coating made by fusing powdered glass to a metal surface through a high-temperature firing process

émaillage vitreux

decorative designs that are cut into metal, wood, etc.

pièce chantournée

a technique used in metalworking to connect two or more pieces of metal together, such as welding, soldering, or brazing

assemblage

the art of cutting, shaping, and polishing gemstones, minerals, and rocks into decorative objects, such as jewelry, sculptures, or decorative items

lapidaire

a type of woodworking that involves repurposing old wooden laths into decorative objects

art de lattes

the art and craft of shaping and manipulating metal into useful or decorative objects

travail des métaux

a form of metalwork that specifically focuses on the creation of objects from silver, such as jewelry, flatware, and decorative items

orfèvrerie

the art and craft of shaping and manipulating iron and steel through heating, hammering, and other techniques to create tools, weapons, decorative objects, and other useful items

forge

a manufacturing process in which a liquid material, often metal or plastic, is poured into a mold and allowed to solidify into a desired shape

fusion

a decorative art form that involves affixing thin metal wires to a metal surface to create small compartments, or cloisons, which are then filled with enamel and fired in a kiln to create a colorful and intricate design

cloisonné

a skilled craftsman who specializes in the care of horses' hooves, including trimming, shoeing, and corrective work to maintain or improve the horse's performance and health

maréchal-ferrant

the craft or practice of working with gold to create jewelry, decorative objects, or other items through techniques such as shaping, soldering, engraving, and polishing

orfèvrerie

the skillful trade of working with locks and keys, including repairing, installing, and adjusting them

feronerie

a malleable alloy made primarily of tin with small amounts of copper, antimony, and other metals

étain

the craft of creating objects, such as household utensils, decorative items, and roofing materials, from thin sheets of metal

tôlerie

the art of forging, shaping, and finishing blades, typically made from steel, into knives, swords, and other cutting tools using various techniques such as heat-treating, grinding, and polishing

coutelier

a manufacturing process that uses a stamping press to shape flat sheets or coils of metal, such as steel, aluminum, or brass, into desired forms by applying pressure with a die and punch set

emboutissage métallique

a method of reproducing brass engravings, particularly those found in churches, by laying a piece of paper over them and rubbing soft chalk or crayon on it

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