The handwritten report on how to make mooncakes is as follows:
1. Preparation work: Before starting to draw Mid-Autumn mooncakes, make sure you have prepared the following drawing tools and materials: drawing paper, pencils , erasers, colored pencils or watercolor paints, brushes, water boxes, etc.
2. Choose the mooncake shape: Mid-Autumn mooncakes come in various shapes, such as round, square, flower-shaped, etc. Choose a shape you like and lightly trace the outline of the mooncake on the drawing paper. You can use the eraser to make corrections until you're satisfied.
3. Filling: Determine the cutting and filling of the mooncake according to the mooncake fillings you choose. Common fillings include lotus paste, red bean paste, five kernels, etc. Use a pencil to lightly outline the filling of the mooncake, which can be a full mooncake or a cutout.
4. Add the mooncake crust: Draw the outer outline of the mooncake according to the mooncake crust you choose, such as thin-skin mooncake or thick-skin mooncake. Thin-skin mooncakes are usually flatter in appearance, while thick-skin mooncakes may have some bumps. Use a pencil to lightly outline the shape of the crust.
5. Draw patterns and decorations on mooncakes: Mid-Autumn mooncakes usually have various beautiful patterns and decorations, such as flowers, text symbols, patterns, etc. Use colored pencils or watercolor paints to carefully trace these patterns and decorations. You can design it by referring to the actual mooncake style or your own creativity.
6. Coloring: Choose the appropriate color to color. Use colored pencils or watercolor paint to fill in the colors according to the color of the mooncake fillings and crust you have drawn. Pay attention to shadow and light effects to make the mooncake look more realistic.
7. Add details: Add some details to the mooncake, such as the surface texture of the mooncake, powder, icing, etc. These details can make your painting more vivid.
8. Background and decoration: Consider drawing the background of the mooncake. You can choose a simple background, such as a table or plate, or add some Mid-Autumn Festival background elements, such as hanging lanterns, the moon, etc. The background can enhance the mood of the entire painting.
9. Careful retouching: After completing the painting, carefully check the entire work to see if there is anything that needs retouching and adjustment. Use the eraser to erase excess lines and make sure the overall effect is clean and tidy.
10. Signature and date: Finally, sign and date your painting. This is your creative mark. Choose an appropriate location and sign with pencil or watercolor paint. Once completed, you will have a beautiful Mid-Autumn Mooncake painting that can be used to decorate your room, give to friends and family, or keep as a souvenir.
The meaning of mooncakes
1. Reunion and family emotions: Mooncakes are usually eaten when families get together during the Mid-Autumn Festival, so they represent family reunion and affection. During this festival, people express their thoughts and emotions towards their loved ones by sharing mooncakes with their families.
2. Gratitude and prayer: The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time of gratitude. People usually taste mooncakes carefully and express their happiness. Mooncakes are also often used as a symbol of prayer, as people make good wishes for family happiness and health.
3. A bright future and cultural inheritance: The outer layer of mooncakes is often decorated with exquisite patterns, which represent a bright future. People pursue happiness, health and prosperity during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and mooncake patterns reflect these wishes.
4. Cultural inheritance, harmony and unity: Mooncakes are part of Chinese culture, carrying hundreds of years of history and tradition. Making and eating mooncakes helps to inherit and promote Chinese cultural values ??and customs. Mooncakes are usually round, which symbolizes harmony and unity. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, people emphasize the harmony of family, community and country, and hope that people can live in harmony.