a palace lamp was done, and the old man hung it up by Zhang Zhiwen.
make a final trimming for a palace lantern.
each component should be carefully crafted.
Article / reporter Guo Xuejun
Intern Zhang Zeying
film / newspaper reporter Dai Wei
lantern also called the lantern, according to the textual research originated in the Western Han Dynasty. Now, every the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar before and after the Lantern Festival, red lanterns symbolizing reunion will be built around our country to create a festive atmosphere. With the improvement of technology, there are few artists who make lanterns by hand in the urban area of Ji'nan. However, in Ji'nan Qinghe Beiyuan District, there is a 70 year old artist named Zhang Zhiwen who has made palace lanterns for nearly 30 years. Recently, a reporter walked into his home and learned many knowledge of palace lantern production.
[b]40 has made a six palace lantern [/b]
[b] to make a motorcycle [/b]
"your home decoration is really elegant!" on the morning of February 3rd, the reporter walked into the home of Zhang Zhiwen's old man, and immediately felt an antique flavor. In his living room, many furniture and wall decorations were solid wood. There are wooden screens, wooden septum, eight immortals tables, teachers' chairs, and sliding doors. Most of these objects are exquisite antique carving, which reveals a kind of simplicity and elegance.
"these things are made and sculpted by myself." Zhang Zhiwen old man said that he used to be a mold worker of Ji'nan boiler factory, and he could carpenter craft. For this reason, when he was young, he followed the brother-in-law who worked in the Shandong arts and crafts college, and learned how to make palace lanterns.
"my brother-in-law graduated from Academy of Fine Arts, Zhejiang University. I like folk crafts very much and I will do many crafts." In addition to the palace lantern, he will also knead mud dolls, kneading dough and other crafts. " Zhang Zhiwen old man said that his palace lantern belongs to the archaize palace lantern, the production process is more complex. Unlike ordinary red lanterns, stick a red paper on a shelf.
"when I was more than 40 years old, I made six palace lanterns for a unit in Ji'nan and hung them in the lobby of their office building. They gave me a motorcycle, which was a very high reward at that time. " The old man said proudly, Zhang Zhiwen.
[b] lantern although small procedures but a lot of [/b]
[b] to do a palace lantern about ten days [/b]
"in addition to the use of traditional craft, I also made a lot of woodworking mould making technology when I made the palace lantern." Zhang Zhiwen old man told reporters, do not look at the lantern is small, the process can be many, from material selection to production, every step contains scientific reason. For example, when he painted a palace lantern, he designed it according to the golden ratio.
"palace lanterns made in this way are exquisite and beautiful. When Zhang Zhiwen took out a pair of palace lanterns that he had already made, he said that he felt that such palace lanterns could show classical beauty.
reporters see that each palace lantern is mainly composed of three parts: the upper and lower parts, six prism shaped, about half a meter high, the upper and lower sides are thick, and the middle is thin. The six sides of the central part are decorated with colored glass, and the upper and lower surfaces are decorated with colored plastic paper. The whole ancient fragrant ancient color, is very luxurious and elegant.
Zhang Zhiwen said that the upper part of palace lantern is called "upper cap", the bottom is called "base", and the middle part is called "middle waist". The middle waist is decorated with glass instead of plastic or paper, taking into account the problem of heat distortion of the lanterns, which is more heat-resistant and not easily deformed with glass.
Zhang Zhiwen said the old carpenter can't do the palace lantern because it requires a lot of special tools and trouble. It takes about 10 days for him to make a palace lantern, which is time-consuming and time-consuming. Because of this, such a palace lamp is of great value. If it is better made of mahogany, the value of a palace lantern can reach up to ten thousand yuan. The wooden frame [/b]
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[b] palace lantern is the combination of tenon and mortise structure [/b]
"making palace lanterns, the first step is selecting materials." Zhang Zhiwen introduced the old man that wood should be selected for drying silk, which is naturally dry. This is mainly for structural firmness and dexterity. He made palace lanterns, mostly used in Catalpa wood, and sometimes with mahogany, basically without poplar wood. This is because Catalpa wood and mahogany are dense and not easy to deform.
"the lantern is a long time to enjoy the things, if wood looses easily absorb moisture deformation, then how can do?" Zhang Zhiwen old man said, second steps to unlock the selected wood numbered, dry natural, do not bake. After that, according to the numbering of each part, according to the pre drawn drawings, the components are installed to form the skeleton of the lantern.
"wooden frame of palace lantern is made up of mortise and tenon structure, and then painted with paint. Coloring is also very knowledgeable. The color should be red in the middle, and the two elements are symmetrical. It looks antique. " Zhang Zhiwen said, wait until the paint is dried, then decorate with six sides of glass and plastic.
"glass decoration and wood selection are linked." The better the horse is, the better the wood is, and the greater the cost of decorating the glass. " Zhang Zhiwen told reporters that if he was a palace lantern made by mahogany, he would ask professional artists to inscribe or draw flowers on glass. Generally, the palace lantern made of Catalpa wood attaches a layer of self-adhesive pattern on glass.
"here, a palace lantern is basically completed." Zhang Zhiwen old man said, in order to decorate, he will also carved a faucet on the six corners of the six prism palace lantern "upper hat".
[b] has become a pastime [/b]
[b] specially in the house to create an operating room [/b]
the reporter sees that there is a small plaque on the door beam of a room in the house of Zhang Zhiwen. "This is my operating room. I don't allow people to go in at any time. I made the plaque myself." When the reporter walked into the room, he saw not only the tools and materials for making palace lanterns, but also the woodcarving works. There are wooden boxes, wooden cabinets, wooden pedestal, etc. each piece is carved with exquisite patterns.
"these are all my works. Not only do I make palace lanterns, but I also study carving and calligraphy." Zhang Zhiwen, the old man, told reporters with a smile. Now that he retired at home, making palace lanterns has become a pastime at ordinary times. He did not sell the palace lanterns unless he was specially ordered.
he told reporters that there are few people in Ji'nan making this kind of palace lantern now, and a partner who has been working with him is not in the world, which makes him a little worried about the inheritance of the palace lantern production.