Reborn Troops

Chapter 603 High-quality Origin

However, time was passing by, and the day of the competition was getting closer, but their production progress was still slow.

Everyone was becoming increasingly anxious, but there was nothing they could do.

"Zhou Wanwan, do you think we still have a chance to win this competition?" Qianqian looked at Zhou Wanwan, her eyes full of anxiety.

Zhou Wanwan frowned and was silent for a while, then said: "Our design is unique.

As long as we can find the right materials and use our creativity, I believe we have a chance.”

Qianqian nodded, her eyes firmer: "Then let's do our best! For our dreams, we must go all out!"

At this moment, Zhou Wanwan suddenly thought of a place:

"Qianqian, let's go to the birthplace of lacquerware to learn! There may be the materials and inspiration we need."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian decided to go to the birthplace of lacquerware to find inspiration and materials. They hurriedly packed their bags and boarded the train to Fuzhou.

On the train, Zhou Wanwan looked at the scenery passing by quickly outside the window, her heart full of anticipation and anxiety. She turned to look at Qianqian and found that Qianqian was also in deep thought.

"Qianqian, do you think we can find the materials we need on this trip to Fuzhou?" Zhou Wanwan asked.

Qianqian smiled and said, "I believe it will. Fuzhou is the birthplace of lacquerware, and there must be a lot of resources we need there.

Moreover, we can also learn from local lacquerware masters, which will be of great help to our designs.”

Zhou Wanwan nodded, and the anxiety in her heart was slightly relieved.

She knew that this trip to Fuzhou was crucial to them, not only for the competition, but also for their dreams.

After arriving in Fuzhou, the two went straight to the local lacquerware market. The dazzling array of lacquerware products in the market dazzled them.

But they were not fooled by these exquisite finished products, but focused on finding high-quality lacquerware materials.

After walking around the market, they finally found a shop that specialized in supplying lacquerware materials. The shop owner was a man in his sixties named Master Lin.

Seeing that the two young people were so interested in lacquerware materials, Master Lin warmly invited them into the store.

"Are you here to buy materials?" asked Master Lin.

"Yes, Master Lin. We are making a lacquerware piece and need some high-quality materials." Zhou Wanwan replied.

Master Lin nodded and said, "You came at the right time. I have some high-quality paints that I just received.

However, I must remind you that these materials are expensive, and making lacquerware requires high skills. Are you sure?"

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian looked at each other and said firmly: "We are confident that as long as the materials are of good quality, we will be able to produce satisfactory works."

Master Lin smiled and said, "Okay, then I will recommend some materials to you.

However, I have another suggestion. You can go visit an old friend of mine, a lacquerware master named Chen Ming.

He happens to be in Fuzhou recently, you can go and ask him for some tips."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian were delighted when they heard the news.

They knew that if they could receive guidance from Master Chen Ming, their production level would be greatly improved.

"Thank you, Master Lin! We will definitely visit Master Chen Ming." Zhou Wanwan said gratefully.

After purchasing the materials, the two found Master Chen Ming's studio according to the address provided by Master Lin.

Master Chen Ming is an old man in his seventies, but he is in good spirits, and his eyes reveal the concentration and persistence of a craftsman.

In Master Chen Ming's studio, Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian met the legendary lacquerware master, who greeted them warmly and invited them to sit down.

"Are you Master Lin's friends?" asked Master Chen Ming.

"Yes, Master Chen. We were introduced by Master Lin and came here specifically to ask you some techniques in lacquerware making." Zhou Wanwan replied.

Master Chen Ming nodded and smiled, "Master Lin is a good man.

He always recommends talented young people to me. Now that you are here, I will teach you some basic techniques of lacquerware making.”

Master Chen Ming took out a set of lacquerware tools and some prepared paints from the cabinet in the studio, and then began to explain the lacquerware making process to Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian.

"The first step in making lacquerware is to make the base. You need to choose a suitable wood, then polish it smooth and make it into the shape you want," said Master Chen Ming.

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian nodded seriously. They knew that making the mold was the basis of lacquerware production and also a very critical step.

"The next step is to apply the primer, which is used to make the paint adhere better to the tire.

And it plays a certain protective role." Master Chen Ming continued to explain.

Applying primer is a step they are familiar with, but Master Chen Ming’s explanation gave them a deeper understanding of the role of primer.

“The final step is to apply color and topcoat, which is a very demanding step in terms of skills and experience.

You need to draw the pattern you want on the paint surface and ensure that the color is bright and the gloss is bright." said Master Chen Ming.

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian listened attentively. They knew that painting and lacquering were the most interesting and difficult steps in lacquerware making.

"Okay, I'll let you try it now." After Master Chen Ming said this, he took Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian to start making it.

Under the guidance of Master Chen Ming, Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian began to try making lacquerware.

They first sanded the wood, then applied primer and finally painted the pattern on the paint surface.