Detailed explanation of the entire process of jade carving, even a novice can become an expert

Jade carving, the most difficult technique to master, has a history of more than 7,000 years. Culture and art reached a peak during the Song Dynasty. The "Qiao Se" technique first created by jade craftsmen at that time emphasized the natural color and texture of the raw materials in jade carving, and the construction was based on the materials.

Although carvings in different regions have different techniques and craftsmanship, they can be roughly divided into the Southern School, the Northern School, the Shanghai School, and the Yang School. But the basic process is largely the same. There are mainly the following links:

Analyze raw materials and take materials

The analysis of jade raw materials mainly focuses on the color, texture and cracks of the raw materials. Pay attention to the color trend of the raw materials, the size of each color area, the extension position, specific tone changes, transparency, etc.

The analysis of grain mainly looks at the relationship between color and grain, including both longitudinal and reverse grain. Pay attention to the direction of large cracks and whether there are small cracks. Only after sufficient analysis can you decide whether the raw materials should be used for large or small parts.

Three concepts of jade carving techniques

"Clever color", "beautiful color" and "color separation" are three concepts used by the jade industry to evaluate carvings.

Color

Clever color refers to the clever use of the color of the raw materials, such as the frog is green.

Color

Qiao Se is to highlight the colored parts on the basis of Qiao Se.

Color separation means strictly distinguishing the colors of different rows in each part on the basis of color matching, without blurring the boundaries or dragging things out.

Color Separation

Color separation technique has gradually become one of the important evaluation criteria for modern jade carvings.

The reason is that color separation not only requires the jade carver to have superb carving skills and understanding of various raw materials, but also to be bold, careful, and courageous to try, without fear of failure.

Discuss and study

"Cutting", "polishing", "carving" and "grinding" are jade carving techniques passed down from ancient times. Modern jade carvers basically also use this carving method, but the tools are constantly evolving.

Cutting means cutting the stone along the grain or in the direction of the main crack.

"Chao" refers to using a circular saw and mortar to trim the jade into a general shape.

To carve, use engraving tools to drill holes, carve patterns, etc.

Grinding means polishing jade.

Cutting and slicing

This process tests one’s stone-viewing skills very well. The items auctioned at the auction include rough stones, stones with small windows opened, and cut materials. If it is a rough stone, there is more of a gambling element.

If you get it, you have to judge the cutting position yourself. There are often legendary stories of "one knife makes you poor, another knife makes you rich".

Because of the risk, most people will bid on the unlocked stone. Basically, it is a blind bid. Bidders write their desired price on a piece of paper and bid the price, and the highest bidder wins.

design

Excellent sculptors are all very artistic and imaginative. Drawing is the basis. Make a sketch on the sliced ​​material. Modify and finalize. Good ideas can sometimes make an ordinary piece of stone shine.

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