The nativity scene after complete renovation.

The main role of the carver is played by linden wood, although Jan is not afraid of hard ash either. His experience working with a chainsaw, which he uses one of the most powerful Stihls, is admirable, and the precision of his cuts is incredible. But I don't want to write about that today, maybe next time. I'm talking about something completely different - linden wood and the care of such a sculpture. In short, you can't just put it in the rain and think that it will turn out well. No, it won't. The moisture that the wood absorbs causes gradual rotting, and the process is fast. This is how nature itself is set up: a tree falls, gets wet from the soil, and quickly decomposes to provide the necessary nutrients for the further growth of plants in the forest. The cycle of nature. But nothing is so black and white. Wood, if you take good care of it, will last for centuries, but the moisture... Here, centuries are a long way off. Jan created this linden nativity scene 10 years ago. As we discussed it, you could see him getting nostalgic. “I’m proud of how I carved it back then, but today I’m in a different place with the style of my sculptures,” he said. I smile and agree: “You’re absolutely right, you’re in a different place. But the nativity scene has its own charm and looks great, it has great cultural value.” When the nativity scene was brought in, it was cracked. Jan doesn’t repair things like that anymore, so his students had the opportunity to carry out this renovation. As you can see, it turned out to be a hit, as if it had just come off the production line. It’s clear that his school has something going for it. And it will go back to where it belongs – to southern Moravia. What’s next? More work, which is already waiting on the workbench. And how to take care of the sculptures? Write to us and we’ll advise you.