As well as having worldwide renowned sights China also has many other cultural experiences to offer. The talent of China is on display in every street and the industry of the Chinese work force can be seen around the cities everywhere. Travel to Beijing and see why china has the best manufacturing capacity in the world. As an emerging world force China is advancing in technology and manual labor is declining. However, there is still very much an emphasis on the heritage and traditional methods of producing native ornaments and intricate local items such as pots and vases’. (Beijing Tours)
Chinese ceramics are an ancient art form that date back to the pre-dynastic periods. In china it is one of the most significant art forms and over the years it has emerged as a major form of Chinese design. China is embedded with lots of the raw materials that are needed for making these intricate pieces. This almost gives china a monopoly status amongst the pottery making business. The porcelain used to make these objects is more commonly know as “china” in English.
The development of these ceramics has lead to different styles and designs being associated with different times in history. However, the processes behind making the pieces have not changed at all since the early days of pot making. This is evident when visiting the small factories in which these pieces are made. One or two highly skilled individuals whom have been passed on their skills from their older generations carefully carry out each stage of the production.
The first stage of the production is making the shape of the desired piece. By carefully sculpting the shape several times the final body of the item is placed in a furnace where it is heated then rapidly cooled. After the main body of the ornament is created, the product goes through many stages of refinement to get a professional and perfect shape. The design that will be transferred onto the ceramic item is carefully drawn out by an artist. This is then outlined with a golden wire. Enamel pigments are then used to color the different sections of the design, this process is very time consuming and requires an extremely steady hand. Once again the finished pot is put into a blast furnace that is heated to over 1000 degrees for a final 10 to 15 minuets. Once the pot comes out it is very dirty and has to be polished. Different grades of stone are used to give the item shine and a silk like finish.
This process is time consuming, however, the end result is majestic. This very process has had very little amendments throughout the years and continued to produce timeless classics. However, this industry is starting to become extremely valued as the amount of specialist skilled workers is decreasing. This is threatening the viability of continuing to produce these ornaments. The supply is still very much in ascendancy making it difficult to keep the price of the objects low, hence the more desired pieces are becoming rare collectors items that come at a price.
It is a shame that such a beautiful method of making ornaments is becoming extinct. The risk of losing such a precious Chinese culture is a sad moment in ceramic history. Therefore, in order for you not to miss your chance to cash in on some future collectables book your China Flights now!
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