What are the jade carving techniques?

Jade not only has wearing value, but also has ornamental value. Some good quality jade can directly increase the value of jade after being carved into various shapes. Since ancient times, many excellent jade carvings have been born, the most famous of which is the jade cabbage in Qing Dynasty. This carving technique is embodied in many objects, such as stones and wood. However, jade is precious, and no mistakes are allowed in the carving process, so it is necessary to have a certain understanding of jade carving techniques. So, what are the techniques of jade carving?

Jade carving is the fundamental reason why jade has become more valuable and can be passed down through the ages. It is a very magical thing to turn natural jade into exquisite handicrafts through human ingenuity. Mountains and rivers, missions, flowers and birds, fish and insects, utensils, food, etc. They can be the theme of jade carving, or they can be carved into small daily necessities such as seals, ornaments, pins, etc., which are various and colorful.

What are the jade carving techniques?

Jade carvings have existed since ancient times. After thousands of years of development, jade carving technology has changed from simple to complex to exquisite. After the improvement and innovation of jade carving technicians from generation to generation, the jade carving technology is now relatively mature and has a sculpture system. Jade carving technology mainly has three forms, namely:

1, relief Relief technology is widely used in jade carving, especially some jade brands and Yu Pei. You can see that most of them are presented in relief. The relief works are lively and interesting, and have great ornamental value. Relief works are divided into shallow carving, deep carving and medium carving, which are directly related to the depth of the knife. But the biggest drawback of jade carving is that it is only suitable for front viewing, and there is nothing on the back.

2, round carving. Round carving is mainly the carving method of jade handle ornaments, which is suitable for carving the overall shape. When carving round carvings, we should grasp the proportion. Because every corner needs to be carefully carved, the technical level of sculptors is required to be higher.

3. sculpture. Carving is a good carving method, but the effect of this carving method is very three-dimensional, which can make jade appear 360 degrees. However, it is more troublesome to dig dirty and unlock, and it is more difficult to destroy jade with a little carelessness.

What are the jade carving techniques? The above are the common jade carving techniques, and the jade carving effects presented by these three jade carving techniques are different. Jade carving technology is deep and has a wide range of uses, showing a good sense of beauty, and reminding everyone not to learn. When you first learn jade carving, you will encounter many problems. Only by asking questions and studying patiently can you have a chance to carve perfect jade carving crafts.