Usually we see finished olive kernel works. There is no opportunity to see the process of nuclear carver carving. In fact, a simple understanding of some of the olive nucleus process helps us to identify the artistic value of olive nucleus carving and collection value, so that we have a deeper understanding of the culture of nuclear carving.

What is the basic process of olive carving?

First, Conceptualization

The master of the nuclear carving will think in advance of the carving of what the subject matter of the work, these inspirations come from careful observation of life. When there is no inspiration, they will choose to go outside and look around for inspiration.

Second, the selection of materials

Selection of materials is the first process of olive carving. This process is also the most important. Because the nuclear carving master according to the material and shape of the olive kernel for the conception and creation. Long kernel is used for carving nuclear boat, round kernel is used for carving Lohan, Maitreya.

When selecting materials, the main considerations are: color, texture, shape. Creation, generally choose the raw material and the creation of works of art image is generally consistent. The purpose of doing so is a carving up more smoothly, the second save carving time, three carving works more realistic.

Three , drawing

Pattern is to draw a sample on the olive kernel. This sample is the basis of the later carving, sample for the later carving is crucial. Therefore, nuclear carving masters have a certain degree of art skills. If you want to engage in this industry, you can learn to draw art in advance.

Drawing samples is divided into 2 steps:

1, hook sample

According to the drawing of the sample on the olive kernel outline.

2. Drawing sample

According to the content to be carved with a light file to outline the general outline.

Fourth, molding

Use the knife to carve according to the outline of the sample, carving out the general outline. This outline is a relatively simple and rough outline, and it is not yet possible to see exactly what it will look like.

Fifth, fine carving

Fine carving is a test of patience, nuclear carvers pay more attention to this part, it is also the main part of the process. Through the fine carving, the outline of a piece of work is also completed.

Six, open face

The meaning of the open face is to carve the character or animal face, eyes and other subtle places, there is the meaning of the eye. Therefore, opening the face is also called "opening the eyes". These links are related to the level of a nuclear carver, and also related to the charm of the nuclear carving works. Usually in this step, the nuclear carver will be placed for a period of time, think carefully before moving the knife.

From a work of open face level of high and low can be reflected in the creation of olive carving works of understanding, but also a direct expression of the level of creativity.

Seven, polishing

Polishing this process is not necessary. Olive kernel strings do not have to be polished, now most of the finished olive kernel is not polished. Polished olive kernels are very difficult to play, because the polishing wax is used, and the polishing wax forms a wax film on the olive kernel carving. The wax film affects the penetration of sweat stains.