Jade is made up of “30% material and 70% craftsmanship”. So what kind of carving is considered good?

There is a saying in the jade industry that "three parts material and seven parts workmanship", which shows how important the jade carving process is. There are many jade carving techniques, including relief, round carving, hollow carving and so on.

However, when we judge the quality of a carving, we look at its "cleverness, beauty and refinement".

The “Skill” of Jade

"Qiao" refers to clever conception and meaning. A good conception can show the beauty of a piece of jade to the greatest extent. Designing the most suitable style and defining the most beautiful meaning based on the type, water, color, structure and size of the raw material itself, this is the "cleverness" of jade.

The beauty of jadeite

"Qiao" refers to the use of color. The colors of jade are colorful and varied. According to the characteristics of the raw materials, the layout of each color is fully utilized to make the color and style harmonious and unified. In order to perfectly display the beauty of jade, the use of color is something that every carving master must be familiar with and study carefully.

The "essence" of jade

"Fine" refers to the exquisite craftsmanship, and the focus is on the details of a work. The smooth lines, harmonious proportions and vivid expressions of a good jade carving are all composed of one detail after another.

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