Tools used in the fifth step of qin making process

Tools and materials used in the fifth step of qin making process – assembling:

 

(1)Raw lacquer – to be mixed with flour to form an adhesive

(2)Flour – to be mixed with raw lacquer to form an adhesive

(3)Animal gum – to be melted in a double boiler and used as an adhesive

(4)Bamboo nails – made of old bamboo, each nail is about 2-3cm long. They are used to hold together the boards of a qin. They do not rust like metal ones in humid weather, and will not hurt the qin body.

(5)Drill – holes are first drilled on the qin bottom at suitable positions and then the bamboo nails are inserted into the holes. This prevents the bamboo nails from breaking off.

(6)Hammer – used for hitting the nails into the qin body

(7)Linen cloth – used for tightening the qin body, as well as for preventing the lacquer on the qin top from warping and cracking

Tools used in the fifth step of <i>qin</i> making process Tools and materials used in the fifth step of <I>qin</I> making process – assembling:<BR> <P> </P> <P>(1)Raw lacquer – to be mixed with flour to form an adhesive</P> <P>(2)Flour – to be mixed with raw lacquer to form an adhesive</P> <P>(3)Animal gum – to be melted in a double boiler and used as an adhesive</P> <P>(4)Bamboo nails – made of old bamboo, each nail is about 2-3cm long. They are used to hold together the boards of a <I>qin</I>. They do not rust like metal ones in humid weather, and will not hurt the <I>qin</I> body.</P> <P>(5)Drill – holes are first drilled on the <I>qin</I> bottom at suitable positions and then the bamboo nails are inserted into the holes. This prevents the bamboo nails from breaking off.</P> <P>(6)Hammer – used for hitting the nails into the <I>qin</I> body</P> <P>(7)Linen cloth – used for tightening the <I>qin</I> body, as well as for preventing the lacquer on the <I>qin</I> top from warping and cracking<BR></P> Share