Which books are suitable for introductory seal cutting?

Hello, I want to share some books that I have read and think are good for your reference, hoping to help you.

1. Seal cutting Liujiang Zhejiang Fine Arts Publishing House

2. "Fifty Lectures on Seal Cutting" Wu Yiren Shanghai Bookstore Press

3. China seal cutting history Zhao Changzhi Zhu Zhu Shanghai People's Publishing House

4. China Printing Essence Ma Zikai Zhejiang People's Fine Arts Publishing House

5. Qin Official Seal Collection, Jilin Literature and History Publishing House

6. Sino-Indian Rhyme was edited by Yuan Ri and published by Zhejiang People's Fine Arts Publishing House.

In addition, seal cutting is a combination of seal script and sculpture. Therefore, before learning seal cutting, you should have a basic knowledge of general seal script. The thicker the foundation of seal script, the more interesting its writing style will be in seal cutting, otherwise, no matter how skillful the seal cutting technique is, it is difficult to show the spirit of seal cutting. There may be typos and mistakes, which will damage the whole printing.

The words on the seal are all seal characters. However, the field of seal script is very wide, from Yin Shang Dynasty to Qin and Han Dynasties, and then to Wei and Jin Dynasties. Different periods have different characteristics. If we don't understand them, it is difficult to reflect the essence and face of seal cutting in a certain era.

To know the seal script, we must first be able to distinguish which period it is. What are the characteristics? What are the similarities and differences between the writing methods? In the constant writing and use, we constantly know and accumulate.

In addition, before learning seal cutting, you must make relevant preparations. Just like building a house, you should prepare materials in advance. The most important thing in seal cutting learning is the preparation of tools and materials, as well as related prints and reference books.

I. Meat cleaver

Carving knife is the main tool of seal cutting. The size, length and angle of the carving knife will affect the effect of seal cutting. A flat knife is the best tool for carving seals. Double-edged flat-edged knife, symmetrical left and right. Generally, the two angles are 90 degrees, the included angle between the two blades is 15~40 degrees, and the length of the arbor is about 15 cm. Generally, two knives can be prepared, the small one is 6 mm wide and 3~4 mm thick; The big one is 8 mm wide and 4~5 mm thick. Teenagers who are beginners in seal cutting can choose different sizes of carving knives according to their own strength.

2. Pen, ink and inkstone

Used for copying, drawing, extension, etc.

Pen: A small wolf's hair or doubled both brush's pen, used for copying, drafting and turning pages. He also has a pen in the middle slot, which is used to enlarge and write Yin Gao.

3. Sandpaper or grinding wheel

Grind Yin Shi by hand. There is a fine rent, and one can be prepared for each thickness.

Four. Yin Chuang

Yin Chuang is a tool for fixing Yin Shi, which is light and labor-saving, especially suitable for hard Yin Shi or small ones. Beginners can use Yin Chuang to prevent the blade from hurting their hands. When they are proficient, they don't have to use Yin Chuang, so they can hold a knife in their right hand and a stone in their left. They will be welcomed by knives. Reverse energy is flexible and convenient.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) printing

Printing is used to make frozen printed surfaces. First, brush off the stone powder when carving; Second, when carving, brush the printed surface first to avoid the winning things such as stone chips being brought into the inkpad. You can use a small brush or toothbrush instead.

6. Small glass mirror

Square is preferred. When copying, put it on the printed side of the manuscript to reflect the printed text, so as to check whether the printed text in Yin Shi is positive or negative and use it accurately.

Seven. Yin GUI

When printing, frame the position of the seal with a negative gauge to make it impartial.

Eight. The expansion package is used to expand the boundary.

The method of wrapping is: firstly, take hardcover paper, cut it into coins-sized round blocks, wrap it with new cotton, the bottom is slightly thicker, then wrap it with a layer of plastic paper and smooth cloth, and finally wrap it with a layer of soft satin to make it flat and spherical, and tie the head and neck tightly with thread. Extended packaging requires a tight dressing and a smooth surface. Or online.

Nine. protective gloves

Teenagers who are beginners in seal cutting must prepare protective gloves. Protect the good hand and don't get hurt.

X. others

Storage box for storing materials: Yin He for protecting seals.

(or printing sleeve); Protect the cover of the meat cleaver; Hard rubber backing plate for stamping; Wipe the seal with a soft cloth (or small towel). You can be prepared according to the situation, not necessarily right away. Some can be used or not, and other things can be used instead.