Chapter 85 The Master of Wax Carving
The North Star high-end jewelry design workshop is not in the bustling commercial area, but is located next to a small artificial lake in the outskirts of Beijing. The workshop buildings are more like ancient pavilions and towers, which are uniquely interesting.
Although it is not the core business circle of Beijing, such a place is still valuable here.
In the wax film manufacturing room, Yang Jin was busy with a group of staff.
One of the simple-dressed masters was micro-carving the wax mold with a small carving knife under a magnifying glass. This is an extremely ancient craft, and few people can master it, let alone practice this skill to perfection.
This master is named Bai Shaoan, and he is one of the famous wax carving masters in the capital. His master was once a royal wax carving master who made jewelry for the high-ranking officials and nobles in the Forbidden City hundreds of years ago.
After inheriting it to him, his skills are even more outstanding. Even today, when industrialization is so developed, Bai Shaoan is still a master-level figure sought after by the upper elites, and Yang Jin has to call him Master Bai respectfully.
When Bai Shaoan carving, he required absolute silence and there was no interference at all. Yang Jin stood honestly, motionless, staring at Bai Shaoan's carving process intently.
Bai Shaoan is now carving the latest design of Yang Jin - the wax mold of the Moon Under the Moon. The Moon Under the Moon Under the Moon is a pair of jewelry pendant ornaments designed by her. The overall design is hollowed out. The fine hollow circle arm is also inlaid with tiny and crystal clear gems. In the hollow circle, it is a gold bead. The complex and beautiful pattern is inscribed with the style of Chinese classical aristocratic.
This work was selected by Yang Jin for this year's International Jewelry Design Competition. In order to win honors in the competition, she only designed it for half a year!
But now, I have encountered trouble in manufacturing. When encountering complex patterns, Bai Shaoan slowly worked hard and could complete it bit by bit, but because of the many hollowing and hole designs, the manufacturing of wax molds has become quite difficult.
Bai Shaoan has been carving this thing for several days, but still has no success. It is always a bit different from the perfect version.
"Hiss!" Bai Shaoan took a breath of air conditioning, showing a regretful expression, "It's a little bit bad, it's useless!"
After saying that, he threw the work that had been carved for most of the day into the trash can without hesitation!
This is Bai Shaoan's pride as a master of carving wax. If he is dissatisfied with his works, he will destroy them and start over.
"Xiao Jin, it seems that your wax mold will be delayed for a few more days." Bai Shaoan shook his head. Wax sculpture is an extremely energy-consuming thing. Bai Shaoan has already felt very tired when carving like this once a day, and he is old and cannot withstand high-intensity work.
"It's okay, Master Bai, we still have time. Thank you for your hard work." Yang Jin comforted.
"Old!" Bai Shaoan sighed, "If I were ten years younger, I would have succeeded long ago. Now I am older and my hands are shaking!"
"You go to rest first, I'll take a look." Yang Jin said, "Maybe you won't have to work hard. I made an appointment with a friend and said there is the most advanced 3D printer that can print wax molds."
Hearing this, Bai Shaoan frowned immediately and said, "What 3D printer, don't be superstitious about that thing! The crafts passed down by our ancestors are the most important!"
Yang Jin smiled generously and said, "You are right. We cannot lose this traditional craft. But sometimes, we can also use this modern equipment to reduce the amount of labor! After all, not everyone can learn your skills."
"If you use it, just use those ordinary jewelry. These top works cannot be perfunctory at all!" Bai Shaoan continued to educate her, "Didn't you build an imported 3D printer last time? It's also specially customized, and it cost more than three million, right?"
"Are you not the things I made better than those I carved?"
Yang Jin did not refute that Bai Shaoan's concept was relatively traditional, and the 3D printer was a snatcher's job to a certain extent, so Bai Shaoan was particularly repulsive of this.
Yang Jin's point of view is very simple. She will use whatever is better. She is just a jewelry designer, not a sculptor.
"Sister Yang, the person is here." At this time, Yang Jin's assistant came to inform her that the people from Z Space Time and Space 3D Printer Manufacturing Factory were here.
Bai Shaoan heard this and said, "What machine? I'll take a look. How can this metal lump thing be compared with the skills of my ancestors!"
Yang Jin did not refuse, and she was also skeptical about the Z-Time 3D printer. Because Yang Jin always felt that in this regard, foreign companies are the cutting-edge technology. Since the most advanced imported products did not satisfy her, the machine made by a domestic company in Z-Time is probably not very good.
If this is true, Master Bai is here and points out some shortcomings to them, so he can refuse to say goodbye.
"This place is so beautiful." Du Mingxuan came here with a technician and four staff members, looking at the buildings here.
"Hello, are you from Z time and space?" Du Mingxuan saw a woman coming out of the workshop.
She moved her lotus steps lightly, her posture was graceful, and she was wearing a red sleeveless long skirt, and a graceful and noble feeling came to her face.
If you look at her face carefully, it is not the popular internet celebrity face now, but it has the facial features of traditional Chinese women, with bright eyes, white teeth, and white eyebrows. Just like the ladies in ancient paintings, but they are wearing modern clothes. The collision between tradition and modernity can't see any contradiction in her, but instead show a different charm.
"Yes, hello. I am Du Mingxuan from Z time and space. You must be Ms. Yang, right?" Du Mingxuan asked.
"It's me, I'm very happy to see you. I didn't expect you to come to the capital in person!" Yang Jin shook hands with him. She gently touched Du Mingxuan and quickly took it back, polite but elegant.
"Haha, yes." Du Mingxuan smiled, "The products I brought this time are not ordinary precious. It is very necessary to take a trip in person!"
"Then I'm really curious!" Yang Jin looked at the logistics truck, and the workers were unloading the goods.
"This is a prototype, our factory specializes in jewelry manufacturing, 'Luban' 3D jewelry printer." Du Mingxuan introduced, "I believe that its performance will definitely satisfy you!"
"It's this thing again." Bai Shaoan was obviously in a bad mood next to Yang Jin, "It's flashy."
Before the formal introduction of the product began, some people were dissatisfied. Du Mingxuan asked Yang Jin curiously, "Who is this?"
"I forgot to introduce this. This is our company and a famous wax carving master in our country, Master Bai Shaoan!" Yang Jin introduced, "Old Bai's craftsmanship is recognized in the jewelry industry. He was the imperial wax carving master in the Forbidden City before!"
"It turns out to be Master Bai, I'm lucky to meet him." Du Mingxuan said.
Chapter completed!