景泰蓝的英文介绍Cloisonn

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1、LOGOLOGOCloisonn By Ji YaqinBy Ji Yaqin The history of“inlaying”colorful materials onto a metal base,and securing their position with soldered wire dates back to 1800 BC,in Egypt.During the 13th century BC in ancient Greece,powdered glass was used to fill cavities(aka“cells”)made by filigree soldere

2、d wire,then fired to produce colorful decorative objects.Background The art of Chinese fired-enamelware dates back as far as the Yuan Dynasty(1271 to 1368),but was popularized during the XuanDe period(1426 to 1435).The XuanDe period coincides with the reign of Ming Dynasty Emperor Zhu Qiyu,who was a

3、lso known as the Jingtai Emperor(1449 to 1457).This is where Cloisonn pins are derived!Cloisonn is a famous traditional enamel ware,known as the“Blue of Jingtai”in China,with a history of over 500 years.It was so called“blue was the typical color used for enameling and“Jingtai”was the reign title of

4、 the 7th Ming Emperor.HistoryLOGOLOGO Enamel ware became very popularduring theEmperorsreign.Thereisagreat varietyofproducts,suchasvase,jar,bowl,plate,boxandash-tray.Theyarebrilliantincolorsandsplendidindesign.CloisonnisoneofthefamousartsandcraftsofBeijing.Cloisonn-Making Themakingofcloisonnrequires

5、ratherelaborateandcomplicated processes;base-hammering,copper-stripinlay,soldering,enamel-filling,enamel-firing,polishingandgilding.Theproductsarefeaturedbyexcellentquality.Theskillandworkmanshiphave beenhandeddownfromtheMingDynasty.Quiteanumberofnewvarietieshavebeencreated.itenjoysahighreputationbo

6、that homeandabroad.Theyaremostlyforexport.Procedure 1.Base-hammering1.Base-hammering This is,in fact,the work of a coppersmith.As copper is easily hammered and stretched,it is employed to make the body of Cloisonn.A sound judgment is required because this expertise determines the uniformity of thick

7、ness and weight.In contrast to the work of a coppersmith which is ended when the article is shaped,base-hammering is just the beginning of the process for making of Cloisonn.2.Filigree Soldering2.Filigree Soldering The second step can be compared to embroidery,as both require great care and high cre

8、ativity.The only difference is that instead of embroidering on silk,the Cloisonn craftsman adheres copper strips onto the copper body.1/16 inch in diameter,these strips are shaped into what the artisan requires,usually a complicated but complete pattern.With a blueprint in mind,the craftsman exerts

9、his experience and imagination in setting the copper strips on the body.3.Enamel Filling3.Enamel Filling Then comes enamel filling,which requires the application of such basic elements as boric acid,saltpetre and alkaline.Due to the different minerals added,Cloisonn appears different in colour.Usual

10、ly one with an excess of Usually one with an excess of iron will turn grey;with uranium,iron will turn grey;with uranium,yellow;with chromium,green;yellow;with chromium,green;with bronze,blue;with zinc,with bronze,blue;with zinc,white;and with gold or iodine,white;and with gold or iodine,red.After t

11、he ores have been red.After the ores have been ground into fine powder and ground into fine powder and contained in plates,workers contained in plates,workers apply them to the small apply them to the small compartments separated by compartments separated by filigreesfiligrees4.Enamel Firing As you

12、put the article to the crucible-in a momentthe copper body will turn red.When firing,re-fillings are repeatedly required as the enamel in the small compartments will sink slightly after firing.5.Polishing5.Polishing To make the filigree and the filled To make the filigree and the filled compartments

13、 even,the artisan must compartments even,the artisan must then polish the half finished products then polish the half finished products again and again.First emery is used.again and again.First emery is used.Then the whole piece re-fired again Then the whole piece re-fired again and then a whetstone

14、 is employed for and then a whetstone is employed for polishing.In the end,a piece of hard polishing.In the end,a piece of hard carbon is rubbed on the surface carbon is rubbed on the surface areas in order that the article will areas in order that the article will obtain some lustre on the surface.

15、obtain some lustre on the surface.6.Gilding Lastly,the article is placed in a bath of gold or silver fluid to which is applied changing electric current so as to keep the Cloisonn free from rust.Finally another electroplating and a slight polish are demanded for the exposed parts of the filigree and the metal fringes of the article.!