2. Skeleton making: the ribs of the umbrella are cut, and the necessary technical treatments such as water immersion and sun drying are carried out, and then the umbrella head is drilled, assembled, threaded and connected in series to make the skeleton.
3. Umbrella cover: stick the cut paper on the skeleton, trim, shape and expose.
4. Painting: Draw a pattern on the umbrella surface and dry it.
5. Oiling: Finally, brush tung oil on the umbrella surface and use it after it is completely dried.
China oil-paper umbrellas workshops, such as Qin Feng John Oil-Paper Umbrella and Ruoshuitang Oil-Paper Umbrella, still manufacture oil-paper umbrellas by traditional ancient methods, and 86 processes are all manual operations, from bamboo cutting to pattern drawing, without using machines. Materials also stick to tradition, in order to maintain its ancient charm and not make it fall into industrialization.
Main uses:
Oil-paper umbrella, as a durable traditional rain gear in China, has been used in China for over 1000 years. In fact, the oil-paper umbrella is a very useful umbrella. Oil-paper umbrellas are more durable and wind-resistant than nylon steel umbrellas. Just need to pay attention to preservation, such as not putting it in an excessively dry place. In addition, in the dry areas of the north, oil-paper umbrellas are not suitable for long-term exposure.
The elegant and natural beauty of oil-paper umbrella is incomparable to nylon steel umbrella, an industrial product.
Oil-paper umbrella is not only a daily necessities for sun protection and rain protection, but also an indispensable item in wedding etiquette. In traditional Chinese weddings, when the bride gets off the sedan chair, she will cover her with a red oiled paper umbrella to ward off evil spirits.