Dongba papermaking skill ant

The manufacturing technology of Dongba paper is as follows

Dongba paper is a traditional papermaking technology, which originated from Dongba culture in China and Sichuan Tibetan areas. This technique has a long history and unique production process, and is listed as China's intangible cultural heritage.

The production of Dongba paper mainly includes the following steps:

1. Preparation of raw materials: The main raw materials of Dongba paper are cypress bark and bamboo residue. First, peel off the bark of cypress and soak it in water. At the same time, bamboo and wood residues also need to be cleaned and dried.

2. Fiber extraction: after soaking cypress bark, it is necessary to break pulp and separate its fiber. In this process, cypress bark is usually broken into fibers by traditional stone grinding method.

3. Fiber mixing: the crushed cedar bark fiber is mixed with bamboo and wood residue. The purpose is to make the paper more tough and durable and increase the gloss of the paper by mixing.

4. Handmade paper: After mixing the fibers, immerse the mixture in water and spread it evenly on gauze. Then gently pat the screen with a dustpan or palm to make the water gradually lose and the fibers interweave.

5. Drying treatment: drying the paper, usually in the sun, to ensure the stability and extensibility of the paper quality. In the process of drying, it is also necessary to turn the paper frequently to prevent it from sticking together.

6. Polishing and finishing: Dry paper will be rough and needs polishing to make its surface smoother. Polishing generally adopts the way that polishing paper and wood board wipe each other to make the paper surface smoother.

Dongba paper production technology has strict standards and requirements, and the production process needs experienced and skilled craftsmen to complete. In the production process, pay attention to the characteristics of uniform texture, bright color and soft texture, and maintain the durability and preservation of paper. Dongba paper has the advantages of strong durability, dense fiber and fine texture, and is widely used in painting, calligraphy, art production and traditional culture inheritance.

In a word, Dongba paper making process is a precious traditional process, and unique paper products are made through fine manual operation and unique material combination. The inheritance and development of this skill not only helps to protect and inherit traditional culture, but also provides a unique artistic expression for people.