The finished product pattern decoration of this triangular cup of Canglong Godson is not only very lively and vivid, but also connected with auspicious meaning, showing the meaning of "Canglong Godson".
It can be said that this is a masterpiece that combines all Chen Wenzhe's skills. It is also the most satisfying piece of wineware for him so far.
"Celadon-glazed Canglong Godson Triangle Cup? This name is also very good!"
Because the carving is relatively complicated, the wall of the cup is already very thin at this time, which can just be hung with a thick layer of glaze.
Looking at the works on the workbench, before he knew it, he had already collected dozens of small and large artifacts.
Now we need to prepare the glaze. There are three classic glazes for green glaze: moon white, pink green, and plum green!
Chen Wenzhe knows how to prepare these three glazes and has already prepared them.
In fact, there are many glaze formulas for ceramics, and Chen Wenzhe knows more than 800 of them.
In other words, more than 800 colors can be prepared through formula mixing.
However, the types of glazes are also divided according to types.
First of all, the raw glaze does not need to be melted in advance, just add water to make the paste;
Secondly, for frit glaze, before making glaze slurry, some of the raw materials are first fired into glass shape, then crushed and ground into glaze slurry with the remaining raw materials;
Furthermore, for earth glaze, colored clay is washed and used as glaze;
Finally, the feldspar glaze is mainly made of quartz, feldspar, lime, etc. It has the characteristics of high hardness and strong luster.
Chen Wenzhe directly uses various minerals to prepare glazes. Of course, the most important ingredient is purple gold soil.
These minerals have been prepared and processed in advance. Now he only needs to add water to make a slurry.
When applying glaze, it must be the glaze dipping method. After all, the vessels he makes are small, and he only needs to put them into the glaze and pass through them once.
Of course, depending on the thickness of the glaze, the glaze dipping time will also be different. This requires rich experience to master.
There are also some complex vessels. If dipping in glaze is not possible, you can also glaze!
Chen Wenzhe also has master-level skills in applying glaze, so there will be no mistakes.
However, he mixed two glazes, one was pink green and the other was plum green.
The four-goat square statues he made were made of pink green.
The porcelain produced in this way has a white body and green glaze, and the glaze layer is rich and as green as jade.
The edges or ridges of the utensils have white traces of shadows (called "out ribs"), and the base and exposed parts are vermilion, called "cinnabar bottoms." The final work will still have a green and moist glaze, just like jade.
Of course, this kind of jadeite is lighter in color than plum green.
The pink green glaze contains a relatively low amount of iron, and the green body is covered with glaze. After being fired with a high-temperature reduction flame, the glaze layer becomes thicker.
Generally, the glaze is devitrified, with pinkish-white color among the green, and the color is light and elegant. The glaze is light lake green with a slight flash of blue, and the color is pure, translucent and flawless.
As for plum green, it must be used on triangular jue cups. This glaze color is based on gray, with blue in the gray and green flashes.
The glaze layer is as fat as gelatin, the glaze surface is warm and clear, and the bubbles under the glaze are few, transparent and uniform.
Such characteristics are exactly what the saying goes: "The plums are green, the color is like the first plum blossoms hanging on the branches, verdant and green, crystal clear".
The triangle cups made in this way look like jade cups, and the effect is sure to be unmistakable.
Meiziqing is the top grade of celadon, and celadon is the pinnacle of glory in the history of ceramics.
Chen Wenzhe's blue glaze formula, from the palette in Dahai City Museum, can be said to be inherited and authentic.
Now let’s look at the firing effect, and the firing obviously needs to be completed by Chen Xingchen.
After finishing all the work, when he raised his head, he saw all the workers finishing their work.
"it's time for lunch?"
Chen Wenzhe stretched and felt uncomfortable all over.
Is he lacking exercise? After doing so much work, he actually feels very tired.
"What's for lunch? It's already five o'clock in the afternoon. We have finished today's work and can start firing the kiln again."
I don't know when, Chen Xingchen was already standing beside him.
Chen Wenzhe was stunned for a moment, then took out his phone and looked at it. Sure enough, it was already half past five. In other words, Chen Xingchen and the others had been off work for more than half an hour?
"Since you're off work, why don't you leave?"
Chen Wenzhe didn't care at all about the passage of time.
When making porcelain, when you concentrate on it, time passes quickly, isn't it normal?
"It's only half past five. It's a little early to eat. We just want to try harder. As for whether they don't want to leave, they probably have their own ideas, right?"
Chen Xingchen smiled at the newcomers.
They have been working for a day, and these young people have adapted very well.
Of course, it is also possible that the work is not tiring and the time is not long.
In addition, for some people who have never been exposed to porcelain making, it feels relatively fresh.
I'm afraid the freshness has not worn off yet, and there is still a lot of enthusiasm.
In this case, let them see the money making porcelain!
Maybe when the enthusiasm fades, they will stay because of the money.
Chen Wenzhe stood up and moved his body. Only then did he realize that although it was time to get off work, none of the workers seemed to have left.
"It seems that you are all very interested in making porcelain!"
"Boss, you are so awesome, and this hip flask is so beautiful."
A petite little girl pointed at the beautiful pot-holding piece he made.
"Not bad, you can still tell it's a hip flask!"
"Of course you can tell. Who doesn't know the jug yet?"
Obviously, beauties are more adaptable to the environment, so they should have some advantages due to their status, right?
After all, young and beautiful little beauties will never be scolded or blamed easily.
Therefore, they will say whatever they want and appear more straightforward.
"Then, what is this?" Chen Wenzhe pointed at the small Siyang Fangzun.
"The Four-Yang Fangzun can be found in history textbooks."
"what about this?"
"The triangular cup is also found in history textbooks, but the pictures in the book are not as beautiful as the ones you made, boss."
Chen Wenzhe smiled. Now the glaze has only been applied, and it is still far from beautiful.
"Since you all like to make porcelain, let's have some fun under the leadership of Manager Li. The factory will provide materials and you will learn how to make porcelain. When you become a master and make qualified porcelain, you can have fun at that time.
Make money while doing it, just like them!"
As he spoke, Chen Wenzhe pointed at Chen Xingchen and others.
They all came from professional backgrounds and had already studied porcelain making for four years. At this time, their craftsmanship level had only barely reached Level 4, which is the professional level.
Therefore, if these new people don’t work hard enough, they may not be as good as them after four years!
Of course, if they work hard enough, their conditions will be much better than those of students.
After all, you have to do it every day. If you can make mistakes, someone will stand out in less than a year.