Tools used in the fourth step of qin making process

Tools used in the fourth step of <i>qin</i> making process <DIV>Tools and materials used in the fourth step of <I>qin</I> making process – fitting:<BR> </DIV> <DIV>(1)Tiger tongue rasp – for polishing the sides, refining rounded areas and decorating hardwood accessories</DIV> <DIV>(2)Horse teeth rasp – thicker than the tiger tongue rasp, used for conditioning on a larger scale</DIV> <DIV>(3)Hardwood accessories – peg shields, Mount Yue, peg pond board, goose feet, dragon gum and a pair of ceremonial caps (right to left)</DIV> <DIV>(4)Abalone shell – can be used as the material for the markers</DIV> <DIV>(5)The 13 markers – the seventh marker, as it sits in the middle, is slightly larger. The other markers on each side are successively smaller than the previous one</DIV> <DIV>(6)Flour – for mixing with raw lacquer to create an adhesive</DIV> <DIV>(7)Animal gum – for use as an adhesive after being melted in a double boiler<BR></DIV> Share