"Hehe, then it's troublesome Brother Lu."

At the same time, Wang Guan turned a deaf ear to Yu Feibai's evaluation, and asked with concern: "I don't know how long it will take to complete the stone carving?" ”

"Soon, if you're in a hurry, I'll give it to you in the evening."

Lu Chongming was a little bored and said: "Brother, to tell you honestly, making things into balls has no technical content at all." It's nothing more than using a machine to cut and then cut, and finally grinding and polishing, and everything is done. This kind of work can be done by any skilled worker. ”

"Hehe, I know it's overkill." Wang Guan said embarrassedly: "I have a treat in the evening, which is regarded as making amends." ”

"That's not necessary, I can see that you seem to be in a hurry, so let's get started." Lu Chongming said casually, stood up and turned on a few switching power supplies. In an instant, the display lights of several instruments placed in the hall lit up.

"Feibai's this one is relatively simple, get him first."

While speaking, Lu Chongming picked up Tian Huangshi and put it under an instrument, and then pressed a certain switch, only to see many beams of light appear, like intertwined nets, wrapping Tian Huangshi.

This process was a bit long, during which Lu Chongming walked to a computer, manipulated the mouse and clicked to open a software, only to see that Tian Huangshi's three-dimensional data graphics were immediately displayed on the computer.

"It's just a stone, and it's so high-tech?" When Wang saw this, he was inevitably a little surprised.

"Something inevitable." Yu Feibai chuckled: "Otherwise, why do you think he is so young, why does he stand out among thousands of sculptors and become a provincial-level master of arts and crafts?" Talent is certainly one of the most important factors, but the use of advanced technology is also his magic weapon for success. ”

"When others look at the material, they have to conceive it in their minds, and they have to imagine what the final shape of the work will look like, but he doesn't just have to imagine it out of thin air. And it is made by software, which is more intuitive. ”

Yu Feibai explained: "Moreover, by doing so, you can try to avoid making mistakes. ”

"Oh."

Wang Guan suddenly realized, and admired it a little more. However, there is also a vague feeling that there seems to be something wrong.

"Huh. What is it. ”

However. Without waiting for Wang Guan to think about it, he saw Yu Feibai stand up and move a big basin in the corner, only to see that the basin was filled with some translucent liquid soaking a piece of jade.

"Oh, I'm nephrite."

At this time, Lu Chongming looked back and said casually: "Some time ago, Master told me an ancient recipe for nephrite, and I will verify now that it works." ”

"Nephrite Ancient Recipe?" Wang Guan was stunned: "A way to soften jade?" ”

"That's right."

Yu Feibai smiled: "You know it too. The ancients made jade, but it was not as convenient as it is now, and it was a cutting machine, an electric drill, etc., and there were many tools that could make hard jade like tofu, easily carved into the desired shape. ”

"In ancient times, it wasn't so lucky. Those ingenious jade objects are not carved, but are made of corundum, quartz, garnet and other jade sand that are harder than jade, and they are ground with water little by little to be formed. This is also the so-called stone of other mountains, which can attack jade. ”

Speaking of this, Yu Feibai sighed very much: "This process. Just by imagining it, you know how difficult it is. Without the perseverance to sharpen an iron pestle into a needle, it would have been impossible to grind jade into jade from sand grains. It can also be inferred from this that ancient jade is so valuable. ”

"That's why it's said that the new jade is not as good as the ancient jade."

At this time, Lu Chongming sighed and said, "My master was a little bit ago. He warned me very harshly that what I have achieved now is largely opportunistic and relies too much on advanced instruments. If you don't get rid of this problem, I'm afraid that there will be a limit to the progress of technology in the future, and you will not be qualified to reach the pinnacle. ”

"The old man has a point."

Wang Guan couldn't help but nod in agreement, and suddenly understood why he felt inappropriate just now. The main reason is that Lu Chongming is too dependent on foreign objects, although it seems to have avoided many mistakes. Sometimes, however, mistakes are a good experience. A person himself grows up from countless mistakes, and the master is no exception.

Therefore, in normal times, Wang Guan also tries to use his special abilities to cheat as little as possible, and consciously exercises his own abilities, so that he can become a veritable connoisseur.

"It does make sense, so I plan to practice according to the ancient rule of law when I have free time."

Lu Chong sighed and said: "With thallium as a tool and water and emery as the medium, it goes through the processes of guillotine, chisel, punching, pressing, hooking, and shun...... It's hard to say, let alone do. So I'm going to soften the jade, so it's more comfortable. Wait until you get used to it after a while, and then cast it directly on the hard jade. ”

"Jade, can it be softened too?" Wang Guan was a little surprised.

"Absolutely."

Yu Feibai said with a smile: "I know two nephrite jade methods, one is to use water chestnuts and mutong, together with the jade, put them in water and boil them for a day, and then use alum and toad crisp to paint them to the place to be carved and dry them with fire. Repeat this a few times, and the jade can be easily carved and pondered. ”

"In addition, prepare a large pot, put water and auspicious grass to cook jade, and when you see that the heat is almost over, you can take out the jade and carve it. It should be noted that the pot for cooking must be made of copper and iron, not a casserole. ”

Yu Feibai spread his hands and said, "Don't ask me why, anyway, this is how the nephrite jade method is recorded." And not only jade, but also crystals can be softened. If you don't believe me, you can try it later. ”

"Well, I'll definitely try."

Wang Guan nodded solemnly, and there was a kind of ecstasy in his heart that he had no place to find the iron shoes and had no effort.

"Feibai, what do you think of me cutting it like this?"

At the same time, Lu Chongming beckoned, only to see Tian Huangshi on the computer, immediately cut into different shapes, each with a more detailed data comparison, which can be called the most reasonable distribution ratio.

"Okay, that's it."

Yu Feibai approached and watched for a moment, then immediately nodded and said, "I have no opinion, so I'll leave it to you." ”

"OK, fifteen minutes to solve."

Between words. Lu Chongming came to the side of a precision cutting machine with Tian Huangshi in his arms, put the stone in, turned on the power again, and immediately heard a whining sound.

At this time, Lu Chongming sat down, and his expression became very serious. Slightly weighed Shimoda Huangshi. He calmly pushed the stone towards the sharp edge.

"Wow ......"

A sharp and anxious voice sounded, and Tian Huangshi was easily split in two. After that, Lu Chongming kept changing the angle and cut Tian Huangshi into strips of different sizes.

In less than ten minutes, the cutting step was solved. Then, it's time to polish. Of course, considering that these Tianhuang stones will continue to be engraved into seals, Lu Chongming is just a little rough grinding the surface of the stones.

Although it is simple to polish away the rough marks on the surface of the stone, it is after this process. Tianhuang stone, which was originally a little transparent, suddenly became brighter, shining slightly. If it is finely polished, brightened, and waxed, it is estimated that it will be as crystal clear as jade.

"Okay, that's great." At this time, Yu Feibai couldn't put it down, playing with seven or eight pieces of Tianhuangshi. The mouth was full of praise: "It's really first-class technology, extremely sharp!" ”

"I am." Lu Chongming said angrily: "This is the most basic cutting, where can it be called what kind of technology." ”

"I don't mean to praise you, the simpler the work, the more you can show your strength."

Yu Feibai said solemnly: "You must know that when cutting, there is no ruler for you to measure." But I noticed that each of these stones, almost always has a slightly smaller upper end. Slightly larger underneath. This is clearly calculated, and it also saves the need to polish another layer when the seal is carved into a seal. ”

"It's all said, it's the basic element. If I can't even think about this, I don't think I will be able to get out of the division. Lu Chongming waved his hand, looked back at Wang Guan, and gave the best advice: "Brother, have you really thought about it?" As soon as you move the knife, there is no way to make up for the wasted stones. ”

"Cut."

Without waiting for Wang Guan to speak, Yu Feibai said with disdain: "Anyway, the taste of the nouveau riche is so unique that people dare not compliment." Don't ask more, just help him cut it, there will always be a day when he regrets it. ”

Wang Guan smiled speechlessly, and seeing that he didn't refute, Lu Chongming also knew that he hadn't changed his mind, so he didn't persuade him anymore, and directly picked up the frozen Chang fossil and put it next to the precision cutting machine, grinding and cutting it more carefully.

Cutting a stone into a round ball is technically more difficult than a block. And it's even more difficult to master, so Lu Chongming is very careful and meticulous, every time he cuts a few knives, he has to pause, and after repeated research, he will continue to cut. In this way, the speed naturally slows down.

Lu Chongming is attentive and has become accustomed to this kind of work. After all, if you can't stand this loneliness, then you can't become a successful sculptor.

It's okay now, it's just a relatively simple round cut, if it's a complex work. It is necessary to use techniques such as hollowing out and yin and yang dark carving, which is called really delicate and cumbersome, and it is not something that can be solved in three or five days. Therefore, for a carver, he must first endure loneliness, so that he can be successful.

Of course, for Wang Guan and Yu Feibai, the waiting process is a bit boring. After just watching for a moment, I felt that the cutting process was very boring, so I simply returned to my chair and sat down to drink tea. However, for fear of disturbing Lu Chongming, the two did not chat, but each took out their mobile phones to go online to pass the time.

Time passed unconsciously, and I don't know how long it took, but I heard Lu Chongming say happily: "It's done." ”

"Okay?"

At this time, Wang Guan walked over to take a look. found that the round ball in Lu Chongming's hand was not round and smooth as expected, but had many subtle edges and corners, which looked very rough.

"Almost." Lu Chongming stood up, stretched his waist, and then took out the frozen Chang fossil that had been cut into balls, and said with a smile: "Only the last step is left, polishing and polishing ......" (to be continued)

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