Basic requirements of a mother-of-pearl artist
Mother-of-pearl material and products made from this materials are the most special of all the materials used in handicraft products.
Other materials are almost all in the form of fibers and just need a product frame to be able to skillfully weave a basket or tray,…. But mother-of-pearl material are small pieces. Mother-of-pearl products cannot be beautiful or unique with just a frame.
And more important, it requires the artisan making mother-of-pearl products to have an understanding of materials, manual dexterity and aesthetics.
Understanding of various types of mother of pearl materials.
There are many different types of mother of pearl materials. Each piece of pearl mother of pearl has a different color and gloss. Therefore, it is necessary to have an understanding of mother-of-pearl to be able to choose the appropriate material.
Meticulousness, ingenuity, and meticulousness in every line.
Mother-of-pearl mosaic products have many details, requiring meticulousness and perseverance to arrange each mosaic piece appropriately and harmoniously.
Highly aesthetic.
This is also one of the factors influencing innate talent. Because the patterns on mother-of-pearlproducts are like a painting and the person who makes the mother-of-pearl products is like a painter.
THE PROCESS OF CREATING A MOTHER OF PEARL PRODUCT
Step 1: Draw a pattern for the pattern that will be inlaid with mother-of-pearl
Step 2: Saw the mother-of-pearl along the drawn lines of pattern
Step 3: Attach the mother-of-pearl to the wood (frame)
Step 4: Grind the mother-of-pearl to clearly show the lines
Step 5: Use black powder to clarify the pictures
