No matter how good the jade material is, it needs good carving. Experts explain jade carving!

Compared with Western art, my country's traditional plastic arts, dance and drama pay more attention to the expression forms characterized by free, vivid and curvaceous beauty.

While using curves, we also emphasize the strength and elasticity of lines, and pay attention to the square in the circle and the circle in the square, and the combination of hardness and flexibility. These are the main characteristics of the use of lines in traditional Chinese art.

Many jade carvings are also products of the Eastern aesthetic background, and therefore various principles of Eastern art can be found in jade carvings.

1. Use square to replace circle

"Replacing circle with square" is a typical rule of line usage in traditional Chinese decorative art. It uses straight lines as contrasting factors to create a square with a circle, or a straight line with a curve, forming a contrast and harmonious beauty of hardness and softness.

The patterns on bronze ware from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, the decorative patterns on stone carvings, jade ware and lacquerware from the Han and Wei dynasties all clearly show the characteristics of lines that are square with roundness, and both hardness and softness.

2. S-shaped curve

It is a variety of patterns formed by two connected arcs in opposite directions and changing into S-shaped lines. It is widely used in the design and modeling of jade handicrafts.

The ancient Chinese "Tai Chi Diagram" pattern is based on the S shape, dividing the circle into two asymmetrical but balanced pieces with equal area (unified), same shape, and reversed directions (diversified), one black and one white, with a white or black dot in the middle of the other opposite circular lines.

The repetition of positive and negative shapes within the circle contains rich contrast and unity in such a concise shape.

3. Long dynamic line

From the perspective of traditional decorative line rules, the use of long dynamic lines, wavy lines and arcs can easily produce decorative effects.

The characteristics of ancient Chinese clothing are long robes, long sleeves, wide sleeves, and long ribbons. The long lines of decoration are the best expression, revealing the curves and dynamic beauty of the human body.

The organization of dynamic lines is also reflected in the shape of flowers and birds, such as the interlacing of branches, the stretching of flowers and leaves in the wind, and the flying and jumping of birds.

In terms of landscape modeling, such as the staggered arrangement of trees of different heights, the crisscrossing and winding flow of water, the origin and development of the mountains, and the folds and tilting directions of the rocks, changing line rhythms are often used to express these.

A piece of jade rough material usually needs to go through more than 6 processing methods to become a fine jade finished product.

1. Jade appraisal: When a piece of jade arrives at the processing factory, it first has to go through this process, which is to observe the properties and various characteristics of the jade material to decide what should be made. Basically, it will be cut after the manufacturer has conceived what to make.

2. Shaping: As the name suggests, shaping is to initially shape the jade material into the shape of the object to be made after cutting.

3. Design: Since the shape of the jade material after cutting may be different from what was expected before, it must be redesigned. The design at this time is decisive for the final product.

4. Carving: After the design is completed, it needs to be carved. There are many carving techniques, generally divided into relief, openwork, hollow carving, line carving, negative carving, round carving, etc., which can also be divided into three stages: blanking, grinding, and finishing.

5. Polishing: The carving method is generally applicable to all jades, but polishing is different. Different jades have different polishing methods.

6. Sealing with wax: No matter how a piece of jade is polished, there will always be uneven areas left, resulting in uneven gloss and an unpleasant visual effect. This is when the last step of sealing with wax is needed.

Sealing wax is very simple. Generally speaking, it is to use paraffin wax to boil it gently at a low temperature, take it out, scald it with boiling water while it is hot, and wipe it clean with a soft cloth.

Good sealing wax will make the surface of the jade piece smooth and shiny, the color beautiful and even, and better reflect the beauty of the jade.

Cutting a piece of good material often requires a jade carver to polish and carve it carefully. Every finished product is the result of the carver's inspiration and hard work.

There are many exquisite jades, only one in the world, waiting for the right person to possess them.

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