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Lishui stone carving artist brings Ne Zha to life

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated : Feb 24, 2025 L M S

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Ne Zha-themed ceramic seals are made by Lin Enge, a stone carving artist from Qingtian county, Lishui, Zhejiang province. [Photo/Tide News]

With Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 captivating audiences worldwide, the film's popularity has extended beyond the screen, sparking countless creative inspirations.

Lin Enge, head of the Fengchui Daolang Studio, was inspired by Ne Zha 2 and has created a series of ceramic seals themed around the film.

At his studio located in Fangshan township, Qingtian county, Lishui, Zhejiang province, Lin meticulously hand-carves the initial machine-shaped blanks. These are then fired and individually colored with the metallic glaze he pre-mixed.

Soon, ceramic seals featuring the images of Ne Zha and a groundhog come to life. This series includes two designs, each available in colors such as black, blue, and green.

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Lin Enge meticulously hand-carves blanks into characters. [Photo/Tide News]

"After watching the movie recently, I was very fond of the characters and thought about creating some ceramic seals using Qingtian stone," said Lin. The Qingtian stone powder is a high-quality raw material for ceramic production.

During the production process, Lin skillfully combined AI and 3D modeling technology with the stone carving technology. By using computer modeling, he precisely engraved the designs onto the materials, ensuring the final products were perfect.