What are the basic materials used in traditional folk dough figurines?

The basic material used in traditional folk dough modeling is dough.

Dough sculpture, that is, flour is the main material, mixed into different colors, and various vivid images are created by hands and simple tools.

The dough kneading artist takes materials at will as needed. After kneading, rubbing and lifting, he skillfully places, cuts, carves, cuts and shapes the body, hands and head with a small bamboo knife, and puts on hair accessories and clothes. In an instant, a vivid artistic image is released.

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Folk dough figurines originated in the pre-Qin dynasty and formed in the Han dynasty, which is the accumulation of human understanding and conquest of nature. The Spring Festival is a key festival for people to know the phenological calendar, so the sacrificial activities in the Spring Festival are particularly grand. Exquisite dough sculptures emerged with people's psychological needs and became an important manifestation of festivals.

Characteristics of dough sculpture art:

1, rich in color and beautiful in shape;

2. Small size and easy to carry;

3. The materials are cheap and the manufacturing cost is relatively low.