Research On Zisha Clay Process

Yixing twisted purple clay wares craft,also known as Yixing porcelain wares craft with twistable clay body,is a special skill derived from normal Yixing purple clay wares craft.It is a craftsmanship which is carried out simultaneously in the process of making and decorating.In December 2006,Yixing purple clay wares craftsmanship was included in China’s first intangible cultural heritage list,and Yixing twisted purple clay wares craftsmanship is a wonderful flower in Yixing purple clay wares art,it is full of unique charm.The historical evolution of Yixing twisted purple clay wares craftsmanship has been controversial,and it lacks in-depth research.Although Yixing twisted purple clay wares craftsmanship has certain correlation with other ceramics,but it has a big difference with other twisted clay wares art.There are many differences between Yixing purple clay wares craftsmanship and other twisted clay wares art,including different historical developments and different techniques.So Yixing twisted purple clay wares craftsmanship is independent of other twisted clay wares art.Its uniqueness lies in the simultaneous production and decoration processes.In this paper,the history of Yixing twisted purple clay wares craftsmanship is summarized and the reasons for its rise and fall are analyzed.The chemical composition,temperature coloration and shrinkage ratio of Yixing twisted purple clay wares are analyzed comprehensively through experiments.Yixing purple clays and its composite clays were studied.The production process of Yixing twisted purple clay wares craftsmanship were summarized.By comparing the traditional craftsmanship of Yixing purple clay wares,the differences between the craftsmanship of Yixing purple clay wares and the eraftsmanship of Yixing twisted purple clay wares are summarized,h also describes the artistic beauty and status of the craftsmanship of Yixing twisted purple clay wares.