tool
Weaving mainly depends on a pair of skillful hands. When the ancients knitted, they could weave all kinds of beautiful knots by winding the thread in pairs. This is for the convenience of scholars, and lists several simple tools that may be used.
When knitting more complicated knots, you can fix the thread with thumbtacks on the carton. Generally speaking, ordinary shoulder thumbtacks are very useful, while long-headed thumbtacks may make it difficult for fingers to shuttle between nails. When one thread wants to pass under another thread, tweezers and crochet can also be used to assist. After the knot is woven, in order to fix the knot shape, you can sew a few stitches with a needle and thread at the customs. In addition, a small pair of scissors is needed to repair the extra thread.
material
When tying a knot, the most important material is of course the thread. There are many kinds of thread, such as silk, cotton, hemp, nylon and blended yarn, which can be used to tie knots. The choice of thread depends on the kind of knot to be knitted and the purpose of the knot. Generally speaking, the simpler the braided wire, the better. Although a line with complicated stripes looks beautiful before knitting, generally speaking, not only the pattern of the knot is swallowed up, but also the beauty of the line itself will be eclipsed by the interference of the knot line.
The hardness of the wire should be moderate. If it is too hard, it is not only inconvenient to operate, but also difficult to grasp the knot shape. If it is too soft, the knitting shape is not straight, the outline is not obvious, and the edges and corners are not prominent. However, knots under dynamic objects such as fans and wind chimes should be made of flexible cords, so that the knots and objects can be integrated and have dynamic rhythmic beauty in swaying.
When it comes to the thickness of the line, the first thing to look at is the size and texture of the jewelry. Big and thick things should be matched with thick lines; Elegant and compact objects should be matched with thin lines. If you are editing an independent work purely for artistic appreciation, such as wall decoration, you can use free lines and lines with different textures to edit works with different styles.
Pay attention to the color when choosing the line, weave decorative knots for antique objects such as ancient jade, and choose more subtle colors for the line, such as brown or dark green; However, when arranging decorative knots for some objects with monotonous shapes and dark colors, if several thin lines with striking colors, such as gold, silver or bright red, are sandwiched in the knots, the whole object will be vivid and dazzling.
In addition to thread, a knot ornament often includes round beads and tube beads embedded in the knot surface, as well as various jade, gold and silver, ceramics, enamel and other ornaments used as pendants. If chosen properly, they are like red flowers and green leaves, which complement each other.
Various threads can weave many knots with different shapes and rhythms. If you want to knit a knot, you must choose the right thread. If the color and texture are not suitable, the effect of the knot may be greatly reduced. At the same time, a knot should emphasize the overall beauty. Not only should the thread be used properly, but the line type of the knot should be smooth and symmetrical, and the relationship between the knot and the jewelry should be more careful. The size, texture, color and shape of the two should be able to cooperate with each other and complement each other. Woven with too hard thread, it is inconvenient to turn; Too soft thread can't weave a knot with straight shape and obvious outline. For knots woven under dynamic objects such as fans and wind chimes, flexible cords should be used to make the knots and objects blend together and sway.