Understanding the concept and function of "eyes" Tips for finding suitable "eyes" to create "eyes" Stump bonsai is one of the traditional arts of our country. It is famous for its simplicity, nature and profound artistic conception. During the making of tree stump bonsai, the shaping of eyes is particularly important and is known as the "soul of tree stump bonsai". This article will give you a detailed introduction on how to cleverly create the "eyes" of tree stump bonsai to make your works more ornamental value. Understand the concept and function of "eye" in tree stump bonsai."Eye" refers to the naturally formed voids, cracks or other special forms on the tree stump. These forms can increase the layering of the tree stump and enrich the connotation of the work. The "eye" can also serve as the focus of interaction between the viewer and the work, making the work more vital. Looking for the right "eye" 1. Natural form: When selecting stumps, try to choose stumps with natural cavities, cracks or other special forms. These forms can be fully utilized without excessive processing.
2. Manual making: For stumps without natural "eyes","eyes" can be added by manual making. The specific methods are as follows: (1) Use an electric drill or drill bit to drill holes in the stump, and the size depends on the size and shape of the stump.
(2) Use carving tools to carve various shapes on the stump, such as ovals, circles, triangles, etc.
(3) Use fire, corrosion and other methods to form special shapes on tree stumps. Tips for creating the "eye" 1. Location selection: When creating the "eye", try to choose it below or on the side of the stump to avoid affecting the overall stability of the stump.
2. Shape design: Design a suitable "eye" shape according to the shape and overall style of the stump. If the stump is rectangular, an oval "eye" can be created; if the stump is circular, a triangular "eye" can be created.
3. Depth control: When creating the "eye", the depth must be controlled to avoid excessive depth affecting the stability of the stump. Generally speaking, the eye depth should be about 1/3 to 1/2 of the diameter of the stump.
4. Modification and processing: After creating the "eye", you can use carving tools to modify the "eye" to make it more natural and beautiful. Precautions 1. Maintain the stability of the stump: During the process of creating the "eye", attention should be paid to maintaining the overall stability of the stump to avoid toppling the stump due to excessive processing.
2. Pay attention to safety: When using tools such as electric drills and drills, ensure safety and avoid injuries.
3. Patiently polishing: In the process of creating the "eye", you must be patient polishing to make the edge of the "eye" smoother and more natural.
The "eyes" of the stump bonsai are an important element of the work. By cleverly creating it, the work can be made more ornamental. During the production process, attention should be paid to the position, shape, depth and decoration of the "eyes", while maintaining the stability and safety of the stump. I hope this article can provide you with useful reference when making the stump bonsai.