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Understanding the basic concepts and types of penjing, selecting the appropriate materials for penjing, production steps, maintenance and management.Penjing, as one of the traditional Chinese arts, has attracted countless enthusiasts with its unique artistic charm and profound cultural heritage. For beginners, how to start from scratch to create an exquisite penjing? This article will provide a detailed analysis of the entire penjing production process, helping you from入门 to mastery, to create your own artistic penjing.
Understanding the basic concepts and types of penjingPenjing refers to a type of miniature landscape art that condenses natural landscapes such as trees, rocks, and water scenes into a pot within a certain space through pruning, shaping, and arrangement. Based on the materials and techniques used, penjing can be divided into mountain-and-water penjing, tree penjing, aquatic penjing, etc.
Selecting the appropriate materials for penjing1. Trees: Choose tree species that grow slowly and have beautiful shapes, such as pine, cypress, plum, etc.
2. Rocks: Use hard-textured rocks with rich shapes, such as Taihu rocks, Yingde rocks, etc.
3. Water scenes: Choose clear and transparent water sources that are easy to clean.
Production steps1. Selecting a pot: Choose an appropriate pot based on the size and shape of the trees and rocks, usually ceramic or purple sand pots are recommended.
2. Planting: Plant the trees in the pot, paying attention to the orientation and spacing of the trees to maintain overall aesthetics.
3. Shaping: Based on the growth habits of the trees, use pruning and binding techniques to shape the ideal tree form.
4. Arranging rocks: Place the rocks in the pot, paying attention to the layout and sense of layering.
5. Adding water scenes: Add clear water to the penjing to enhance its visual appeal.
6. Accessories: Depending on the need, you can add some small decorations, such as pavilions, bridges, figures, etc.
Maintenance and management1. Watering: Keep the soil moist but avoid积水 to prevent root rot.
2. Fertilizing: Apply organic fertilizers as needed based on the growth stage of the trees.
3. Pruning: Regularly prune trees and rocks to maintain the cleanliness and beauty of the penjing.
4. Pest and disease control: Pay attention to the penjing and promptly prevent and treat pests and diseases.
Penjing making is an art that requires patience and attention to detail. Through the above steps, I believe you have gained a preliminary understanding of how to make penjing. With continuous practice and summarization, you will definitely be able to create your own artistic penjing. Here, I wish all penjing enthusiasts a long journey on the path of making penjing with full harvests.References:
Chinese Penjing Art, China Forestry Publishing House, 2018.
Penjing Making and Maintenance, Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House, 2017.