There are various decorative techniques for purple clay teapots with flowers, and each technique has its own characteristics. I have introduced two techniques before: carving and stacking flowers. Now let’s talk about the other two common decorative techniques.

 

The process of imitating the forms of animals and plants - applique technology

Decal technology refers to a process of pasting designed clay pieces onto the purple clay pot. Craftsmen can use the decal technique to change the pattern from a flat surface to a three-dimensional one. Users can appreciate the patterns on the purple clay pot from different angles. decorative arts. Many of these techniques are based on natural animals and plants, and whether it is squirrels or plums, orchids, bamboos and chrysanthemums, the three-dimensional effect of the decal technique can indeed make the patterns on the pot more vivid and expressive. It is also because the applique process pays attention to the accuracy of the image. The purple clay teapot using the applique process can show the skills of the craftsmen and their observation of the objects. In addition, the decal process also requires high stability of the craftsman's wrist, because once the decal is attached to the pot, it cannot be removed again, so every movement of the craftsman must be very gentle to avoid mistakes.

Decals can be used on all parts of the purple clay teapot, and the decals on each part form a thematic pattern. As can be seen from Teacher Gu Jianfang’s squirrel grapes, good decal technology can achieve many details. In addition to the shape and posture of the branches on the pot knob and spout, the texture of the leaves on the pot body and even the fur on the squirrel are very delicate and expressive. The grape leaves and squirrels complement each other, forming a spring-filled scene with the appliqué shapes in other parts.

(The three-dimensional effect of the decal process makes the pattern on the pot more vivid and expressive.)

[Squirrel Grape] Fully hand-carved purple clay teapot

Author: Gu Jianfang

Price: 4,580.00

 

Combining various colors into one - Painting process

The purple clay pot painting technology originated from painted porcelain. The purple clay pot is painted with glaze and then fired in a kiln. Colored paintings are also called "added colors and hanging glazes". Most of them are based on traditional styles, depicting patterns of flowers, birds, landscapes, people and scenery. Because the colors are bright and rich, the overall pattern is also more gorgeous and graceful. The painting process also pays attention to details, and the craftsman needs to focus on the proportions of the painting and the coloring steps. Due to the clay quality of the purple clay teapot, it will be difficult to correct once the coloring error is made. Therefore, the painted purple clay teapot actually reflects the craftsman's thoughts.

Teacher Liu Rongping's Six Directions Auspiciousness is one of the purple sand pots with outstanding color painting techniques. The pot body is entirely painted with color to depict the landscape. Although there are not many colors, the use of colors is obviously the finishing touch; as for the words on the pot body , the carved calligraphy is more regular and dignified, while the style of painted calligraphy is more cursive and relatively free. From the calligraphy of this work, you can feel a sense of elegance, which contrasts with the landscape painting patterns, making it appear leisurely, carefree and carefree.

(The painting process also pays attention to details, and you can easily see the craftsman’s thoughts.)

[Six Directions of Auspiciousness] Fully hand-painted purple clay teapot

Author: Liu Rongping

Price: 4,580.00

 

In fact, the value of a purple clay pot lies not only in the time it takes for craftsmen to make the pot, but also in the thought spent on the decoration process, making each pot a unique work of art. When appreciating a purple clay pot, in addition to appreciating the proportional lines of the pot body, you should also appreciate the decorative techniques used by the craftsmen.

 

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