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Materials suitable for carving in winter are:

(1) Radish

There are many varieties of radish, with various shapes, skin colors, and skin and flesh. Different colors, such as red-skinned and white-flesh carrots; green-skinned and red-flesh Xinxinmei radish; red, yellow, white and green carrots, etc. can all be used as raw materials for carving.

①Carrots

The skin is red and the flesh is white, the texture is crisp and tender, and the texture is fine. It can be carved into a variety of single and multiple flowers, such as roses, camellias, calla lilies, etc. Birds and animals can also be carved, such as pigeons, swans, red-crowned cranes, etc.

②Red radish (beautiful in heart)

The skin is green and the flesh is red, and the color is bright. It can be used to make peonies, lotus, roses, dahlias and other flowers.

③Green radish

It has green skin and green flesh, crisp and tender texture, and can be used to carve taller pagodas, vases, phoenixes, dragons, rocks, houses, figures, etc.

④Carrots

Bright color, slender shape, durable. Because its color is similar to flowers, the color and image of the flowers carved are very realistic. It is often used to carve plum blossoms, morning glories, tulips, clivias and other flowers, and is also suitable for carving various small birds.

⑤Water radish

It has red skin and white flesh, with a crisp and tender texture. You can carve magnolias, lantern flowers, butterflies, dragonflies, bees and other insects.

(2) Potatoes

①Potatoes

The ones with white flesh and roughly round shape are preferred. They are used for carving and planting flowers. Such as roses, roses, orange blossoms, peonies, water lilies, chrysanthemums, etc.

②Ganshu

There are three types: red heart, white heart and yellow heart. They have less water and more starch, and the carved works are delicate and clear. Three different types of human heads can be carved. The naturally exuding starch is like applying a layer of rouge. In addition, flowers, birds and beasts, landscapes, landscapes, etc. can also be carved.

(3) Melons

①Winter melon

It is large and thick, and can be embossed with patterns and made into "Winter Melon Cup", "Winter Melon Lantern", "Winter Melon" Jar", "Winter Melon Basket", etc.

②Watermelon

The body is round and beautiful, with red, white and green skin. It can be embossed with various patterns and made into "watermelon cups", "watermelon flower baskets", "watermelon baskets" Lights" etc.

③Pumpkin

It is large and thick, and can be embossed with various patterns to make "pumpkin cups" and "flower baskets". The roots can also be used to carve flowers and various larger dragons. , phoenix, birds as well as figures, landscapes, buildings, ships, etc.

④Zucchini

The fresh and delicate roots can be used to carve flowers, insects, large phoenixes, birds, etc.

⑤Cantaloupe

Various patterns can be carved on the surface to make "cantaloupe boxes" and "cantaloupe cups".

⑥Cantaloupe

It is large, fleshy and has few seeds. Its uses are similar to those of winter melon. It is easy to shape and tastes delicious.

⑦Cucumber

It has green skin and white flesh, and a fresh and tender texture. It is suitable for making some simple small insects and flowers. Such as butterflies, grasshoppers, frogs, morning glory, bergamot, etc.

(4) Fruits

①Apples

Select large and round ones to make dahlias and peonies: dig out the core and make carvings on the surface. , "Stuffed Apple" and "Babao Stuffed Apple" stuffed with bean paste inside.

②Pear

The purpose is the same as that of apple.

③Peach, banana, tomato

Flowers and lace decorations can be carved.

(5) Eggs

① Eggs, preserved eggs, duck eggs, and goose eggs are boiled or steamed and then carved into flowers and flower baskets, and birds such as mandarin ducks, chickens, and ducks Zai et al.

②Egg products

Egg yolk cake: The texture is relatively hard and can be carved into dahlias, plum blossoms, etc. It can also be carved into various birds, faucets, landscapes, pavilions, pavilions, etc. Pagoda, Golden Bridge, etc.

Protein cake: White in color and soft in texture, it can be used to carve white pagodas, pavilions, and landscapes.

(6) Others

①Kohlrabi

Approximately spherical, with green skin and white flesh, and its uses are the same as carrots.

②Purple kohlrabi (seaweed head)

Approximately spherical, slightly pointed at both ends, dark purple on the outside and purple on the inside. It is most suitable for carving purple flowers.

③Red kohlrabi (beetroot)

The appearance is similar to purple kohlrabi, with reddish flesh color, suitable for carving red flowers.

④Chinese cabbage

It is white in color and is the best raw material for carving chrysanthemums and other flowers. It can also be used to carve the tail feathers of birds, the dresses and robes of people, etc.

In addition, celery is the best raw material for making flower branches; bright green stems and leaves such as coriander, rape, spinach, etc. are most suitable as foils and decorations for flowers; green onions can be used to carve chrysanthemums and lotuses; sauces Meat and ham can be used to carve dragon heads and bird heads; ginkgo can be used to carve wintersweet flowers; water chestnut can be used to carve magnolia, lilies, scallion hearts, leeks, and garlic stems, which are good substitutes for stamens. Many vegetables, fruits, and cooked products can be used as raw materials for carving.