The Process

  

The process of the unique art of hand carving has several stages. First, the pieces of mahogany, selected of the finest quality, are kilned dried to an 8% -10% moisture level to guarantee that our products will resist different climate changes such as dryness levels. The wood is then taken to the carpentry area where the pieces of lumber are put together to form the desired shape of the item that is going to be produced. The assembly of items like doors, chests , screens and tables can take from three days up to two weeks.

All other materials used in the making of our products such as glue, are imported to make sure that our products fit international customer's standards.

Once the pieces are put together they are taken to the carving area which is considered the most interesting part of our workshop. Here we can see the skill and craftsmanship of young artists that have real innative art . The majority of the designs are drawn by the carvers themselves, no specific design is imposed unless it is a custom order. This is one of the major reasons why all the pieces that we make are unique, because the idea that is carved in that specific piece belongs only to the creativity of the artist on that particular day. After the sketch is done on the wood the patient work begins. To continue the heritage and tradition of this art and our motto of 100 % handmade, in this area there is absolutely no modern equipment. The time of elaboration depends on the item that is been carved. A door can be carved in only one week, meanwhile a 4-piece screen will need three. The accuracy of the work can only be appreciated in the final product, were the customer can see that these one-of-a-kind items are true masterpieces.

Once the item has been carved and properly sanded, it is taken into the painting room were the exclusive art of hand painting begins. Again, every piece that is painted in here is also up to the choice that the painter desires, thus making our products more exclusive. We accept any custom order or specific coloring on these handcrafts.Only first quality stains and finishes are applied to the diversity of products that IMAPRO produces.