Longquan Celadon [Zhejiang Longquan Specialty]

What is Longquan celadon? Authentic Zhejiang Longquan specialty: Longquan celadon

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Basic Introduction of Longquan Celadon

Longquan Celadon is a precious traditional porcelain making craft of the Han ethnic group. During the Southern Dynasty, the Han laboring people in Longquan took advantage of the superior natural conditions in the local area, learned from the porcelain making experience of the Yue kiln, Wu kiln, and Ou kiln, and began firing celadon.

. In the Southern Song Dynasty, crystal clear powder green glaze and plum green glaze were fired, marking the peak of Longquan celadon. It is as green as jade, as bright as a mirror, as thin as paper, and as melodious as a bell. Appreciating it makes people feel at ease

The production method of Longquan celadon

1. Rubbing porcelain clay: Craftsmen carefully knead with their hands until the porcelain clay is evenly kneaded

2. Casting (Device Forming): Casting is an important step. Longquan celadon craftsmen use electric casting machines to place the kneaded porcelain clay on the casting machine, then dip their hands in some water and gently pat it. They press a pedal with their right foot, which is used to control the speed of the turntable. When they lightly press down, the turntable begins to rotate. They hold the porcelain clay with their hands and move it on the turntable, but they press hard on the desired shape. After releasing their grip, the device has been formed, and casting takes about half an hour. If it is a small device, it only takes a dozen minutes

3. Drying embryo:

After pulling the billet, it is necessary to place the object on the rack to dry<4. Embryo repair: After drying, the billet still needs to be polished. Some parts of the billet may crack after drying, which requires fine repair

5. Plain burning: Put the embryo into the kiln and burn it to 800-900 degrees

6. Glazing: After the body is dried, the most crucial step is glazing. Whether the glaze is applied well or not is related to the final glaze color of the finished product. There are many methods for glazing. You can directly immerse the device in glaze water, gently shake the glaze water with your hands, or spray the glaze evenly with a spray gun. Usually, it needs to be glazed three times

After glazing, it is still necessary to let it air dry. After drying, the next step is to use a natural gas kiln for firing. Using natural gas takes short time and heats evenly, resulting in a high yield of finished Longquan celadon

7. Kiln firing: The temperature inside the kiln needs to reach over 1300 degrees Celsius, and it should be fired continuously for 24 hours. After cooling down, the kiln will be filled with crystal clear Longquan celadon works

Longquan celadon comes from Longquan County in southwestern Zhejiang Province, which is surrounded by dense forests and crisscrossing streams, and is rich in porcelain clay. It was first produced in the late Tang and Five Dynasties, and in the Northern Song Dynasty, a celadon imitating the style of the Yue kiln was created. By the Southern Song Dynasty, Longquan kiln celadon had formed its own unique style, gradually forming a large-scale kiln with Longquan County as the center, hundreds of miles around, and over a hundred kiln sites. Its products had a great influence both domestically and internationally. At the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, it reached its peak and created powder blue and plum green glazes, becoming the highest achievement in China's celadon craftsmanship. It was not until the reign of Emperor Kangxi that the burning ceased