Appreciation of Jade Carving Technology

The jade processing process, from jade raw materials to finished products, requires a series of processing steps to become various beautiful finished products. As the saying goes, "If jade is not carved, it will not become a useful object." The Chinese have unique experience in jade processing and manufacturing. Chinese craftsmen are best at utilizing jade raw materials and maximizing the characteristics of the raw materials to achieve beautiful and material-saving effects.

According to their uses, finished jade products can be divided into two categories: one is jewelry; the other is ornaments. Below, the editor will give some appreciation for the carving techniques of an ornament for jade lovers, hoping that we can share our thoughts together.

This is a "natural Burmese A-grade jadeite green jade cauliflower ornament". It has a slightly fine texture, is slightly transparent, and has a good glossiness. The jadeite color is light green, and one corner has a hint of jadeite color, which is very unique. The rare thing about this ornament is its carving. The carving of cauliflower is relatively complex and requires careful carving to obtain this perfect ornament. The entire jade is made using the techniques of hollow carving and relief carving, and the techniques are exquisite, giving people a sense of grandeur. The overall shape is beautiful and harmonious, the theme is clearly expressed, the design is clever, the materials are reasonable, the layout is proper, the cauliflower and the wood are the same size, the primary and secondary are clear, and the theme is prominent. The shape of the cauliflower gives this ornament a beautiful meaning of wealth and fortune, which resonates with people. Although the quality of this cauliflower jade is not as good as jadeite, the sculptor has made full use of it through his ingenious craftsmanship. The green color of the jade body follows the direction of the entire cauliflower, and the jadeite color at one end just happens to be the color of the cauliflower, making this ornament look very harmonious and beautiful.

An excellent plaything is made from natural jade, after careful conception and design, and ultimately it is carved piece by piece by a jade craftsman. A piece of fine jade raw material, no matter how good its texture is or how beautiful its color is, if it is not processed, it can only be called a "beautiful stone" at best. Only after peeling, cutting, removing flaws, cleverly designing, meticulously carving, and carefully polishing can it become a piece of jade art. Exquisite knife skills and carving require that the patterns on the carved pieces be symmetrical and rhythmic. When carving three-dimensional relief patterns, the base should be flat and the circles should be round and smooth. Great care is taken in the selection of materials for the characters' faces, especially without blemishes, cracks, or mottled colors. The faces must be dynamic and natural, with vivid and flowing folds in clothes. The facial features must be dignified and delicate. Men must look majestic, women must look beautiful, and Buddha statues must be kind, dignified, and otherworldly. For birds, animals, flowers, birds, insects and fish, they should be exaggerated and powerful, with a reasonable structure. Finally, careful grinding and polishing make the carving more crystal clear and the entire carving has the noble temperament of jade. The jade craftsmanship is exquisite and profound, giving each piece of jade a unique beauty, which is very rare.

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