Chapter 66 The figure model is also a paper figure
According to what is said in this spell booklet, the material requirements for paper figures are not very high. As long as paper made of ordinary natural materials and bamboo inner bones are used as materials, a low-end version of paper figures can be made.
However, due to the limited material of this kind of paper man, the upper limit is not high even after sacrifice. It can only withstand weaker spiritual bodies at most, and a stronger one can burst the paper man.
Therefore, this kind of low-profile paper figure pays more attention to the craftsmanship of the production. The more solid it is, the more exquisite it is, and the more it looks like a real person, the greater the spirituality it can bear and the greater power it can exert.
If it was a side skill like cutting paper into ghosts, even though he was clumsy and could roughly cut out a few paper figures that looked similar to each other, the paper-tying business was a complicated traditional skill, and it was not something to be learned.
For ordinary people in art, even if you work hard for two or three years, you may not be able to say that you have mastered it.
Gao Jingfei said with a headache:
"And even if you settle for the next best thing, it's very difficult to replace complicated paper figures with paper-cut soldiers!"
Although it seems as simple as cutting out a few paper figures, if you want to cut paper into soldiers, it is not something that can be done with ordinary white paper. Instead, special paper soaked in potion is needed to achieve the effect of carrying spirituality.
.If it were replaced with ordinary white paper, unless a person with powerful magic power directly gave it spirituality, the spell would not be successful at all.
Therefore, for Gao Jingfei, cutting paper into soldiers seems simple, but it is actually more difficult than making paper figures into psychic paper figures.
"Forget it, I can't make it myself, why can't I spend money to buy it? As long as it is made of natural materials, it can carry spirituality."
So he searched online for information related to paper figures.
Then I suddenly realized that their traditional paper-making art of the Xia Kingdom has a longer history and more exquisite skills than I imagined.
Especially in Jiangnan and other places, many ancient craftsmen still retain their inheritance. Some exquisitely made paper works have turned into works of art and been sent to foreign museums for exhibition, which has become news on the Internet.
And when he went to a store like Moubaozhong that specializes in selling paper-making supplies, he was shocked.
"Hey, my dear, these paper figures are really not cheap!"
A well-made paper man costs over a thousand yuan, and the traditional paper horses and carriages are larger and not cheap either.
Even the modern versions of luxury cars and home appliances can be built to look like simulation models. There are also customizable luxury packages, which are the kind where a large villa comes with many luxury cars and maids. Basically, there are no
Less than tens of thousands of dollars.
Of course, there are also cheap ones, which are the kind of paper figurines that look inferior at first glance, ranging from about 80 to 90 yuan to 200 to 300 yuan.
But in Gao Jingfei's opinion, this thing is simply unacceptable, just like the difference between a simulated physical doll worth ten thousand yuan and a low-quality inflatable doll worth two hundred yuan.
The skin of the former is soft and like a real person, and it also comes with functions such as heating and vibration. The posters in the store of the latter are very beautiful. When you receive the product and open it, you will see that it is a large human-shaped balloon!
It's like posting a picture of a female star on your face. Some don't even bother to post the picture. That bloody mouth and abstract face are really horrible and make people lose interest at the first sight.
The same is true for Gao Jingfei. After seeing the exquisite paper figures, he has become disdainful of the cheap and inferior products.
"But that kind of paper figurine costs thousands of dollars. If you want to customize it, it will cost you at least several thousand dollars."
After all, he is only a high school student, and the total pocket money and New Year's money on hand does not exceed a few hundred yuan.
Gao Jingfei was worrying about money, but suddenly he had an idea.
"Brother Hu, isn't he a senior two-dimensional enthusiast? Why did he fall out with his family over his model career?"
If you have any questions, please contact Brother Hu!
Gao Jingfei thought that since the second brother Guo was so skillful and could even design and make complicated figures, it should be no problem to make two paper figures, right?
As for the issue of confidentiality, it is just one or two side spells. Just like the previous Five Poisons Secret Manual, Gao Jingfei does not have much thought about keeping secrets between his eldest brother and Guo Shihu brothers. The Guo brothers are basically keeping their brothers now.
The relationship that binds them together is not outsiders. Besides, not everyone can make magic, as long as it is not spread to others.
So he excitedly picked up his things and ran downstairs, knocking on the door of Guo Shihong's dormitory.
At this time, Guo Shihu's hair was messy and his face was unshaven. He seemed to have not slept well for several days, but he was very energetic.
"Xiaofei, are you here? Just in time, come and see, my mixed poison has been refined!"
Gao Jingfei said with some surprise and concern:
"Brother Hu, how long have you been without a break? Don't be so anxious, we won't be able to use this poison for the time being."
Guo Shihu scratched his head in embarrassment and said:
"I'm not afraid that you and Big Brother will be in danger when they go on a mission. Maybe it can be used."
Gao Jingfei no longer cares about mixing poisons. Who would play with poison when there are magic puppets like psychic paper figures to play with?
So he pulled Guo Shihu over, showed him the few pages of the thin booklet, and then said expectantly:
"What about Brother Hu, can you make this paper man?"
Guo Shihu's face turned red with excitement at this time. He pulled Gao Jingfei and said:
"How did you get this thing? This is Xuanmen magic, a real magic..."
Obviously, Guo Shihu was more excited about this magic book than the previous martial arts secret books.
Of course Gao Jingfei couldn't tell the truth, so he just explained vaguely with a white lie:
"In the mist world, I can get some good things that are not available in reality. Brother Hu, don't worry about where these things came from. Tell me about this paper man. Can you make it?"
Fortunately, Guo Shihu didn't delve into it. Out of excitement, he took two deep breaths, then looked at the requirements in the booklet, and said after a moment:
"I've never tried paper figurines, but I'm good at making figurines or models out of paper. When I made models in the past, I always used hard or cardboard to make prototypes. I did it many times in school.
The building model has been built. As for the inner frame, it’s no problem to use bamboo instead of resin material.”
This time it was Gao Jingfei's turn to say excitedly:
"Then quickly make two for me. They don't need to be too big. Just make a few one-foot-tall ones and let me test them out!"
Guo Shihu nodded and went to his cabinet to rummage around.
When he left home, he took out all his belongings that he could carry. Except for those precious collections that were difficult to carry, they were locked in the display cabinet in his bedroom. Some materials and tools for making model figures were packed and brought with him.
Came over.
If he simply made a few models, he had ready-made materials on hand, but they were all chemically synthesized and did not meet the requirements for making psychic paper figures.
After putting out the tool box, he said to Gao Jingfei:
"We also need to buy some natural paper and bamboo tendons. We should go there while there is still time, otherwise the Chenghuang Temple will be closed."
Of course Gao Jingfei nodded repeatedly and followed Guo Shihu downstairs. Instead of taking the bus or subway, they were in a hurry and directly called a taxi on their mobile phone to go to the City God Temple.
As a cultural and folk resort in Jinling, it is also a must-visit area for tourists in Jinling. The area around Chenghuang Temple Street has many old buildings and alleys that are famous attractions. It is also inevitable that there are many snacks and delicacies as well as shops selling folk items and tourist souvenir crafts.
Of course, the most famous street in the hearts of locals is the Antiques, Calligraphy and Painting Street. Just like Liulichang Street in the north of Beijing, they are ancient cultural holy places that retain the essence of traditional culture.
Here you can not only find the Four Treasures of the Study, but also calligraphy, painting, jades, porcelain and miscellaneous items, as well as stone gambling activities. During holidays, such as the City God's Patrol Day and the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month, there are also grand temple fairs and various exquisite lanterns and lantern riddles.
and other activities.
It can be said that this is one of the areas with the most preserved traditional ancient culture and customs in Xia Kingdom, attracting a large number of tourists every year.
Guo Shihu is also a local and has studied at Jinling University for four years. He is very familiar with the Chenghuang Temple. He took Gao Jingfei and got off the car not far from the Chenghuang Temple Pedestrian Street, which was about to be congested. Then he turned left and right and arrived.
Come to a quieter street.
It is said to be quiet, but compared with the crowds on Chenghuang Temple Street, there are also many people here wandering around the various shops on the street.
Gao Jingfei looked at this small street, which was neither wide nor long, or almost as small as a larger alley. However, the buildings here were all made of simple bricks, although they were not as brightly decorated as the Chenghuang Temple Street.
It's beautiful, but it has a historical charm inside.
If it weren't for the floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors that were renovated on the streets in various shops, he would have thought he was back in Jinling City during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.