On December 31, the children created small calligraphy works. For starters. Have certain knowledge and foundation of calligraphy, and some simple steps and precautions in calligraphy creation.
Step 1
Prepare writing tools. Conceive the content to be created: usually poems, famous lines or other specified content. Writing forms: banners, banners, couplets, fans, mirrors, squares, etc. Beginners can start with the following specifications and a small number of words. The creation of large-scale works such as nave and list books requires accumulation of experience and specialized writing. Just practice. Selection of calligraphy styles: regular script, official script, running script, cursive script, seal script, etc., choose based on the combination of calligraphy styles that you are familiar with and good at.
The second step
According to your usual writing habits, write the conceived content on rice paper or other carriers (here, rice paper is the main writing method). During this period, pay attention to the correspondence between words, the size of line spacing, white space, changes in ink color (dark, light, dry, wet), brushstrokes, composition, signature, reserved space for printing, etc.
You have accumulated a lot in daily practice, and you should have some experience watching the creative process of mature calligraphers.
You can watch more online videos, ponder them, and become familiar with the general process before creating.
The third step
Sign the payment. That is, write the time and author's name or title at the back of the work. The time is mostly based on the lunar calendar. For example, this year is the Year of the Rabbit. It can be signed as: Xin Mao *** (author's name, alias, etc.), Xin Mao *** written in (name of place or restaurant number), or You can sign a poor inscription: ** book, and you can also sign it boldly: ** with a wave of ** for large-scale works.
Step 4
Use seal. After the writing is completed, after the ink is dry, stamp the seal at the appropriate signature location. Use different specifications of seals according to the format of the work and the size of the writing font. Generally, it is a name seal; the names are printed one above the other in order; the name of the restaurant is printed, etc. If necessary, an introductory chapter or a casual seal needs to be stamped at the top of the paragraph, depending on the work.
When printing, use a printing bed or a slightly soft book liner under the work to ensure clear printing.
There are also a very small number of works that are not printed, which does not fall into this category.
Step 5
Framing. Find a calligraphy and painting shop with relatively reliable technology for framing to avoid damaging the work.
Nowadays, most of them are machine-mounted. Four-foot posters are generally around 20 yuan/foot, which varies from place to place. It doesn’t take long to pick them up.
Manual mounting is much more expensive and slower, and the price is also closely related to technology and the use of raw materials. Due to cost considerations, it is not recommended to use manual mounting for general works.
Common ones include traditional scrolls and now popular frames.