Daxi top expert Huang Lianming combines handicrafts with local culture to promote customs

The spinning tops made by Huang Lianming can be matched with various Daxi scenic spots and introduce Daxi customs. (Photo by reporter Xie Wuxiong)

Daxi top expert Huang Lianming is not sloppy in making tops. Although most of them are leftover materials from furniture making, the materials are definitely nan, camphor or cypress. The unique fragrance of the wood makes people feel relaxed and happy. The twelve zodiac patterns engraved on the tops also have the copyright to use. All the gold paint is hand-painted after being engraved by CNC computer with automatic control machine tools. Even the "Puji Tang" pattern, each character is only 0.3 centimeters, is still clearly visible, which is quite difficult.

When Huang Lianming started making tops, he wanted to make them the best, so he chose nan, camphor or cypress wood, which are most commonly used for furniture. For small tops, he could also find leftover materials. For large tops, he could only buy complete wood for cutting. Good wood not only emits The elegant wood fragrance can also prevent insect pests. According to furniture experience, it can even be placed for 4 to 50 years without damage. After the wood is finished, it is necessary to find an experienced master to construct it according to the drawings, spray protective paint, and then carve text and patterns.

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The top currently presented by Huang Lianming has Daxi style written on the base. On the four sides are "Puji Hall", "Wude Hall", "Daxi Old Street", "Daxi Bridge" and other famous Daxi attractions. The top is engraved with "Peace and Joy" along the top. , "Everything goes well" and other auspicious words, as well as the twelve zodiac signs. Although it is engraved by CNC computer with automatic control mechanical tools, the patterns and textures are drawn by hand. Even the words "Pujitang" can be recognized, and the workmanship is fine.

Huang Lianming said that the text and patterns on the top can be customized. For example, to congratulate a new official on taking office, they can be engraved with "Step by Step", and a birthday gift can be engraved with "Blessed as the East Sea". The engraved zodiac patterns have purchased copyrights to show respect for the craftsman.

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The gold paint part of the top made by Huang Lianming is painted by hand, and even the words Pujitang are clearly visible. (Photo by reporter Xie Wuxiong)

The tops made by Huang Lianming can also be customized, added with glass frames, and can even be given to retirees. (Photo by reporter Xie Wuxiong)