Small in size but powerful in power, jade scraps make a comeback

Edges, corners, materials, big changes

Have you noticed that no matter how perfect the jade we see is, its transformation from raw stone to finished product is destined to go through layers of processing such as cutting, polishing, and carving, and each process will more or less produce some scraps. Many people think that the existence of scraps is useless if kept but a pity if thrown away. In fact, the editor says, don’t let down any piece of jade, even if it is a scrap! In the world of jade, the greater the creativity, the more exquisite the transformation of jade.

Beautiful landscape and gorgeous transformation from the bracelet core

Bracelets are one of the styles that have the most stringent requirements on jade materials. When selecting materials, the type, water content, and color of the jade must be uniform and perfect. However, no matter how perfect the material is, it must be cut and processed. Therefore, after the bracelet is selected, the surrounding jade becomes scraps. The inner circle left after cutting the bracelet is also called the bracelet core. Since it is made of the same material as the bracelet, it has the "innate advantages" of excellent quality, water content, and color. In addition, the material itself is large and thick, so it can be said to be the most plastic "scraps".

During the design and processing process, pendants and landscape plaques can be made directly according to the water quality, color distribution, and the distribution of cracks, lines, and cotton in the bracelet core, or beads can be turned, cut and carved, etc.

Among them, the production of jadeite landscape plaques makes the best use of materials. The original shape of the bracelet core is retained, and only shallow relief techniques are used on the surface to create figures, landscapes, flowers, birds, insects and animals. A landscape masterpiece or the beauty of nature will leapt onto the jade, showing the world and all things in this small space.

Compared with the bracelet core, the outer ring edge material after cutting the bracelet does not have the inherent advantages of the bracelet core. Basically, this part is not used to avoid cracks, dirt, etc., and it will have more or less defects such as lines, cracks, dirt, cotton, etc., with different shapes and incomplete, making it difficult to create.

So the bracelet scraps are useless? Of course not. This type of edge material is what tests the creativity and skills of jade carvers the most, and the most common method of transformation is carving. Although the arc-shaped edge material is irregular, it allows the jade carver to give full play to his wonderful imagination. Don’t underestimate the small area, in the hands of the jade carver, it is an endless space for creativity.

Various creative carvings make the bracelet edges shine. Among these creative ideas, flowers and plants are one of the best ways to realize the value of bracelet edges. The slender leaf veins and creeping flowers and plants just fit the shape of the bracelet edges, but it also requires great technique. When carving, attention should be paid to temporarily reinforce the material in the thin parts to avoid damage or breakage during carving. After meticulous carving, every detail of the flowers and plants on the palm of the hand is carved vividly, transforming into lush plants growing towards the sun.

Jade scraps come in both big and small sizes. The big scraps can be used for carving and creation, while those that are smaller than egg-shaped jade scraps seem to be dispensable. How is the value of small jade scraps reflected?

Gathering small amounts into a large amount is one of the ways for small jade scraps to realize their own value. Although jade scraps that are too small cannot be made into jade carvings on their own, they can be made into jade miscellaneous items. (Including hairpins, hat pins, tube pins, collar flowers, brooches, tie clips, belt buckles, anklets, bag pendants, car pendants and bracelets, etc.) Big ones have big value, and small ones have small wonders. Small amounts come together to form a large amount, just like streams converge into the sea, small particles of jade can also emit brilliant light by gathering.

Jade scraps of different sizes are processed into various shapes such as ovals, teardrops, and marquise. After ingenious design, their ingenious arrangement and inlaying make them more fashionable and youthful. Don’t underestimate the small size of the scraps. When they are gathered together to create jade jewelry, they meet the needs of people of different age groups and have endless charm.

With the changes in the orientation and structure of aesthetic thinking, our cognition and demand for jade are also gradually changing. Jade jewelry designed and processed from jade scraps, although small, is exquisite and innovative. Even the scraps can shine with a different brilliance. Don’t let every piece of jade go to waste. After reading this, go back and look for your own jade scraps. The next fine product may come from your scraps.

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