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Chinese knot wire rod

Chinese knot is an ancient handicraft with rich cultural connotation and artistic value. As one of the representatives of China traditional culture, Chinese knots can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms period, with a history of nearly 2000 years. Chinese knot silk is an important material for making Chinese knots, and it is the product of the perfect combination of traditional culture and modern science and technology. This paper will introduce the manufacturing methods, types and applications of Chinese knot steel wire.

First, the production method of Chinese knot iron wire

There are two main ways to make Chinese knotted iron wire: hand-made and machine-made.

handmade

Handmade Chinese knots require tools such as silk thread, crochet and scissors. First, the silk thread is wound on the crochet needle, then the crochet needle is inserted into a fixed position, and the silk thread is wound into a ring by hand, and then the crochet needle is inserted into the center of the ring and wound outward from the center of the ring until it reaches the edge of the ring. Then, insert the crochet needle into the next position of the coil and repeat the above steps until the coil is completely wound. Finally, insert the crochet needle into the center of the coil, tie the silk thread and cut off the extra thread.

machine building

Machines need thin wires, machines and other tools to make Chinese knot steel wires. First, put the filament into the machine, and wind the filament into a circle through the automatic operation of the machine. Then, adjust the machine to the next position and repeat the above steps until a complete circle is wound. Finally, stop the machine, tie the thin thread and cut off the redundant thread.

Second, the types of Chinese knot wires

There are many kinds of Chinese knots, which can be divided into the following according to the different materials and uses:

1. Mianxian County

Cotton thread is the most common Chinese knot thread, which is soft, durable and brightly colored, and is suitable for making Chinese knots in various colors.

2. Nylon thread

Nylon yarn is a kind of material with high strength and good flexibility, which is suitable for making large Chinese knots.

3. Metal wire

Metal wire is a kind of metal luster metal wire, which can make Chinese knots with metal texture.

silk thread

Silk thread is a kind of wire with soft texture, high gloss and delicate feel, which is suitable for making high-grade Chinese knots.

Step 5 twist

Hemp thread is a kind of natural wire, which has natural hemp texture and roughness, and is suitable for making rural Chinese knots.

Third, the application of Chinese knot steel wire

Chinese knot silk can be used not only to make traditional Chinese knots, but also to make various handicrafts, decorations and clothes. The following are some common applications:

1. Tie a Chinese knot

Chinese knot silk is an essential material for making Chinese knots, which can be made into Chinese knots of various colors, shapes and sizes for decorating clothes and ornaments.

Make handicrafts

Chinese knot silk can be used to make various handicrafts, such as bracelets, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and so on. Different wires can be selected according to different needs and styles.

Make decorations

Chinese knot silk can be used to make various decorations, such as pendants, mobile phone chains, key chains and so on. Different wires can be selected according to different occasions and needs.

Make clothes

Chinese knot silk can be used to make all kinds of clothes, such as cheongsam, Hanfu and ancient costume. Different wires can be selected according to different styles and materials.