The basic introduction of Huludao gourd pyrography
Huludao gourd pyrography, also known as gourd hot stamping, is a handicraft that integrates painting, calligraphy, and branding. The works can be preserved and collected, and have high artistic value. The creation of pyrography emphasizes the importance of "the intention lies in the pen first, and the strokes take shape". It not only uses techniques such as hook, tie, dot, dye, wipe, and white drawing in Chinese painting, but also can iron out rich layers and tones, with a strong sense of three dimensionality, resembling brown sketches and brown prints. Therefore, pyrography can not only maintain the national style of traditional Chinese painting, but also achieve the rigorous realistic effect of Western painting
How did the history of Huludao gourd pyrography come aboutAccording to historical records, Emperor Kangxi once gifted a gourd to Peter the Great, and Emperor Qianlong also gifted a gourd snuff bottle to King George III of England. In 1930, General Zhang Xueliang, while supervising the construction of Huludao Port, also gave local specialties such as "gourd calligraphy and painting" as gifts to Chinese and foreign merchants. According to the service staff around General Zhang Xueliang at that time, there were always two large painted gourds in Zhang Xueliang's villa on HuludaoThe production method of Huludao gourd pyrography
1. Firstly, select pyrography materials, and try to use old paintings, famous paintings, and subjects with good painting skills as the copying objects. Because this theme is suitable for objects like gourds, do not use modern themes. The content of the painting is not coordinated with gourds, and it feels uncomfortable and a bit out of place
2. When selecting gourds, it is generally recommended to use gourds with good leather that have been used for two years for pyrography. Because after a year of air drying, sun exposure, and playing with gourds, their color is pure and their moisture is completely dry, making them suitable for painting and coloring, and creating layers of depth and depth
3. Drawing on gourds requires artistic skills. Drawing characters requires a foundation in sketching and meticulous painting. To paint landscapes, flowers, birds, insects, and rain, one must also have a foundation in traditional Chinese painting. One must avoid being impatient and impatient, and strictly follow the techniques of pyrography in order to create works with perfect opinions<4. Pyrography tools generally use 25W or 35W soldering irons with voltage regulators. You can modify the soldering iron tip into the desired shape, which should be suitable for drawing points, lines, and surfaces, just like a brush. When used, it should be able to use softness and hardness, so that you can write or draw on gourds. The strokes, thickness, sharpness, and techniques of characters can all be reflected, as can various painting techniques such as texturing, dyeing, and so on
5. When making pyrography, one should be careful and meticulous, and never be vague or ambiguous. It is not necessary to carefully depict the details of each part, as the layers, distances, and perspective relationships naturally emerge - the key is the depiction of details