1, calligraphers write directly on the stone, and then craftsmen carve it on the stone.
2, others copied it on the stone, and then the craftsman carved it on the stone.
3. Some people printed the original post on the stone, and then the craftsman carved it on the stone.
Generally, it goes through such a process: calligraphy Dan, that is, calligraphers write on the polished stone surface with cinnabar; Stone carving means that the sculptor shovels strokes on the stone with tools such as axe chisel or carving knife. Handwriting is bound to change, such as the feeling of ink writing is reduced and the richness of lines is reduced. But a good seal engraver will restore the calligrapher's writing track and interest to the greatest extent. For example, the seal cutting of the preface to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is wonderful, without losing ink!