Usually we see the finished products of olivine works. No chance to see the carving process of the nuclear carver. In fact, a brief understanding of the technological process of olive stone will help us distinguish the artistic value and collection value of olive stone carving, and let us have a deeper understanding of the nuclear carving culture.

What are the basic technological processes of olive stone carving?

First of all, ideas

The nuclear sculptor will think about what theme to engrave in advance, and the inspiration comes from careful observation of life. When there is no inspiration, they will choose to go outside to find inspiration.

Second, material selection

Material selection is the first process of olive stone carving. This process is also the most important. Because the nuclear sculptor should conceive and create according to the material and shape of the olive core. The long core is used to carve the nuclear ship, and the round core is used to carve Lohan and Maitreya.

The main considerations when selecting materials are: color, texture and shape. When creating, the choice of raw materials is generally consistent with the image of the created work. The purpose of this is to make it easier to carve, save carving time and make the carved works more realistic.

Third, the draft

The trick is to draw a sample on the olive core. This sample is the basis of later sculpture, and it is very important for later sculpture. Therefore, the nuclear carving master has a certain artistic foundation. If you want to engage in this industry, you can learn art painting in advance.

Painting is divided into two steps:

1, check the sample

Draw a sketch on the olive core according to the drawn sample.

draw pictures

Draw a rough outline with a light file according to the content to be carved.

Fourth, molding.

Carve with a cutter according to the sketched sample, and carve a rough outline. This outline is relatively simple and rough, and you can't see the specific appearance.

Five, finely carved

Fine carving is a link to test patience, and nuclear carvers pay more attention to this link, which is also the main part of the whole process. Through careful carving, the outline of a work is also completed.

Sixth, open your face

Opening a face is to depict the face, eyes and other subtle places of people or animals, and make the finishing point. Therefore, opening your face is also called "opening your eyes". These links are related to the level of a nuclear sculptor and the charm of nuclear carving works. Usually at this stage, the nuclear carving master will put it for a while and think carefully before moving the knife.

From the level of a work's luster, we can reflect our understanding of the creation of olive core carvings and directly show the level of creation.

Seven. revise

Polishing is unnecessary. Olive-core bracelets need not be polished, and most olive-core products are unpolished now. It is difficult to play with the polished olive core handle, because polishing wax is used when polishing, and polishing wax forms a wax film on the olive core carving. Wax film will affect the penetration of sweat stains.