Ivory: Ivory is one of the most commonly used materials for nuclear carving in Weifang. Ivory is the main component of ivory, with hard and delicate texture, which is suitable for fine carving. In order to protect elephants, Weifang nuclear carvings often use ivory substitutes, such as yak horns and rhinoceros horns.
Cattle bone: Cattle bone is another common material of Weifang nuclear carving. Cattle bones are hard and transparent, suitable for carving. Cow bone carving technology has a long history in Weifang, and the works produced are vivid and lifelike.
Buffalo horn: Buffalo horn is another commonly used material for Weifang nuclear carving. Buffalo horn is hard in texture, has certain transparency and luster, and is suitable for carving fine patterns and ornamentation. The buffalo horn carving works usually have high artistic value and ornamental value.
In addition to the above main carving materials, Weifang nuclear carving will also use other materials in some special works, such as stone, jade, wood and so on. The choice of these materials usually depends on the demand of the work and the skill of the sculptor.
Weifang nuclear carving, as a traditional handicraft, has a long history and unique artistic value. Weifang nuclear carving works show unique aesthetic feeling and artistic charm through the choice of carving materials and exquisite skills, and are widely used in works of art, handicrafts, collectibles and other fields. At the same time, Weifang nuclear carving is also an important cultural heritage in Weifang area, which is of great significance for inheriting and promoting the culture and art in Weifang area.