Rosewood Silver Inlay Techniques: Crafting a Peony-Adorned Jewelry Box

Before it evolved into a distinct craft category, the technique of inlaying silver wire was merely used for the restoration of ancient artifacts and the decoration of their bases. During the Daoguang period, a craftsman named Yao Xueqian, while repairing artifacts for the connoisseur Chen Jieqi and creating bases and brackets for antiques, alongside the mounting artist Tian Yufan, drew inspiration from exquisite artifacts throughout history and the Han dynasty's gold and silver wares. Together, they innovated the craft of inlaying gold and silver wires on wooden utensils. Using precious rosewood for the inlay bases and brackets, they enhanced the beauty and value of the antiques, making them even more exquisite. By the Guangxu period, the production of silver-inlaid lacquerware had become widespread in Weixian (now Weifang). The range of products expanded from bases and brackets for artifacts to various crafts and furniture, enjoying broad market success and indicating a flourishing scene. Thus, the rosewood silver-inlaid lacquerware officially emerged as a separate craft category.
00:00 intro
00:10 pattern design
00:44 pattern transfer
00:58 prepare tools
01:17 carve fine grooves
03:37 process silver wires
03:51 inlay outline of pattern
06:48 inlay silver carvings
08:08 inlay gold carvings
11:00 polish finished piece

[@joelongstaff7601]

Ive been making dresser boxes and wood burning for about 60 years. I think I must try doing this wire inlay in amongst my wood burning. Thankyou this is very inspirering. I truely enjoy watching skilled artists like this. God bless.

[@lisanidog8178]

Gold and silver go together. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelhawkins6501]

The level of fine control with both hands amazes me. My kingdom for such ability!

[@kjirstenboucher9682]

Beautiful work! Mesmerising to watch you doing this.😊

[@wYatt121509]

This level of artistry humbles me. Very beautiful and the attention to craft is rare to see anymore. Well done, God bless.

[@wondertina]

Nice piece of art! How patient you are~

[@natch1908]

This was a stunning result and a beautiful process. Very inspiring.

[@YveWin]

Absolutely Stunning! 💙⭐️

[@gwenm6582]

Incredible Skill!!!! Beautiful Projects!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@PeterNetped]

incredibly beautiful work, priceless💯💯👍👍

[@Tucholsky59]

Very interesting technique to produce this box.

[@user-sy9nm6vi9m]

Пионы получились чудесные. Очень красиво! (The peonies turned out wonderful. Very beautiful!)

[@chekotaythefirstrochester9094]

Magnificent ❤

[@worm2976]

Amazing skill!

[@williamogilvie6909]

Excellent work. It must take weeks to finish.

[@skolaprimitivne428]

Cool.

[@jaydee5447]

Insanely good work

[@sebastianjack7075]

Beautiful

[@eleanormassey8559]

It's beautiful.

[@nadinkafancy9126]

кто создает такие машины, эта такая сложная техника, как люди до этого додумались😍