The production of nuclear carving is basically the same as other carving techniques. First of all, be good at selecting materials. Because there are many varieties of black olives, they should be classified according to their size, shape and color. Generally speaking, it is better to have large grains, thick nuclei, red color and fullness. We should conceive according to the shape of the core and outline the image to be carved on the core.

Shape according to the sketched pattern, carve the details of the whole work, improve the details of the carved work, especially adjust the important parts such as the face and hands of the characters to make them more vivid.

Use coarse and fine sandpaper to polish the work to make it smooth and delicate. After the cloth wheel is polished, the nuclear carving works are delicate, smooth and full of hand feeling. You don't need to sketch on the core if you have a careful plan for carving routine works such as arhat's head. The key is accurate cutting position.

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According to the shape and size of the nucleus, the olive nucleus is generally divided into the following categories:

1, single core: also known as large core, the diameter is generally more than 2.5 cm, which is more suitable for carving single-piece works, so it has higher value.

2, small core: usually the diameter is only 1 cm or even smaller, which is usually rare in the market, so the price is generally higher.

3. Strange-shaped nuclei: nuclei with strange shapes, such as bergamot nuclei or polygonal nuclei, are unique works of art that have not been processed. Therefore, such nuclei are also rare and expensive.

4. Slender core: Because the core is long and narrow, it is mainly used to carve the theme of nuclear ship.

5. Round core: a round core with a length of about 2.5-2.8 cm and a diameter of 1.8-2.2 cm, which is relatively round in shape and is very suitable for making arhat heads.

6. Ordinary three-flower core: This kind of core is more common, so it is also used most in nuclear carving, and can also be used to make beads.