The manufacturing process and characteristics of Diancui technology

The manufacturing process and characteristics of Diancui Technology are as follows:

1, Diancui technology is divided into soft emeralds and hard emeralds, which are divided according to the kingfisher feathers used in Diancui technology. The kingfisher used to order cuisines has relatively large feathers, called jadeite, with ten left and right wings (called "big strips" in jargon) and eight tails (called "tail strips" in jargon), so a kingfisher usually only uses about 28 feathers.

2. The manufacturing process is extremely complicated. When making, the gold and silver pieces are first made into a base according to the flower shape, and then grooves are welded along the flower-shaped edge of the pattern with gold wire, and a proper amount of glue is coated in the middle, so that the kingfisher's feathers are skillfully stuck to the metal base made of gold and silver to form an auspicious and exquisite pattern. These patterns are usually inlaid with pearls, emeralds, red corals, agates and other jewels, which are more elegant and noble.

3. The jewelry made by Diancui technology has good luster and bright colors, but the kingfisher feathers are organic, and will fade around 100 years. Jade green and snow blue kingfisher feathers are top grade. Because the kingfisher's feathers are shiny and colorful, plus Phnom Penh, the jewelry made can produce more magnificent decorative effects when worn.

4. As the kingfisher is a national protected animal, all the Diancui jewelry produced uses substitutes, such as dyed goose feathers and ribbons of the same color. Compared with the jewelry made of kingfisher feathers, the finished product is more shiny, easy to store and has better decorative effect. Diancui craft has never been lost. Modern craftsmen have inherited ancient methods and made more exquisite Diancui jewelry with different materials.