What is the paint on ancient lacquerware?

The lacquer on ancient lacquerware is natural lacquer.

Natural lacquer is mainly taken from lacquer tree. When the lacquer tree is damaged, it will secrete a viscous juice, which is called natural lacquer in daily life. The ancients discovered this characteristic of lacquer tree very early and began to collect natural lacquer to make various lacquerware.

Natural lacquer, also known as raw lacquer, earth lacquer and national lacquer, is a pure natural gas liquid. Natural lacquer generally comes from Rhus verniciflua, and contains high molecular urushiol, resin, laccase and other components, which can play the role of moisture-proof and anti-corrosion. However, the ingredients in it are irritating to some extent. The use of natural lacquer not only makes the surface of lacquerware present unique luster and texture, but also increases the durability and preservation of lacquerware.

Introduction to the craft types of ancient lacquerware in China;

1, cinnabar lacquer ware

Cinnabar lacquerware is an important type of ancient lacquerware technology in China. It is made of red cinnabar as the main material, and through many processes such as tire, painting, color, grinding, repeated rubbing, brushing and polishing. The manufacturing process of cinnabar lacquerware is very complicated, which requires many processes such as painting, scraping and carving. Cinnabar lacquerware has a variety of shapes, including plates, bowls, boxes and other utensils. , as well as stationery such as pen containers and pencil cases.

2. Lacquer carver

Qi Diao is a superb skill in ancient lacquer craft in China. It uses carving method to carve various patterns and patterns on the surface of lacquerware. The production process of Qi Diao ware needs to go through many processes, such as embryo, painting, carving and painting. Every process needs careful design and production. Lacquer carvers have a variety of patterns, including flowers and birds, landscapes, figures and other themes, and their carving techniques are fine and lifelike.