In the process of making shadow play, the outline of each component is tied with steel needles.

In the process of making shadow play, the outline of each component is carved with a steel needle for the following reasons:

1, high accuracy: the steel needle is very sharp, which can accurately depict all parts of the shadow play, including the facial expressions of characters, clothing textures and other details. The shadow play made in this way is more vivid and realistic. Simple operation: steel needle is a common tool, which is very convenient to use. Artists can adjust the position and depth of the steel needle at any time according to their own needs to achieve the ideal effect.

2. Save materials: outline with steel needle can avoid wasting too much leather in the process of cutting and carving. This is of great significance to improve the production efficiency of shadow play and reduce the cost. Easy to modify: In the process of making shadow play, there will inevitably be some mistakes or dissatisfaction. After drawing the outline with a steel needle, the artist can easily modify and adjust the shadow play.

3. Inheritance skills: It is a traditional skill to draw the outline with steel needles in the production of shadow play, so the shadow play made in this way has high artistic value. Inheriting this skill will help to protect and develop folk art and enhance the three-dimensional sense: outline the outline with a steel needle, and each part of the shadow play can be more distinct and enhance its three-dimensional sense.

Related contents of shadow play

1, shadow play is also called shadow play or light shadow play. It is a traditional folk art form that originated in China. It uses the silhouette of a leather figure as a performance tool, shines on the white curtain through light, makes the silhouette form a dynamic image, and tells various stories with the voice and music of the narrator.

2. The production process of shadow play is very unique. Artists will choose high-quality leather, such as donkey skin or sheepskin, which will become soft and tough after soaking, unhairing and drying. Then, according to the characters in the script, the artist will use steel needles to depict the outline, facial expression, clothing texture and other details of the characters on the leather.

3. The performance of shadow play is also very special. The artist will hang the shadow play on a special iron frame, and a light source, such as an oil lamp or a candle, will be placed under the iron frame. When the light source shines on the shadow play, the shadow of the shadow play will be projected on the white curtain. Artists can tell stories by manipulating the shadow play on the iron frame to make them make various actions and gestures.