Gu Xuan opened his eyes groggily.
I saw my sweetheart taking pictures of me.
"What's wrong, Honey?"
"Eek."
This guy is hungry and wants to eat something delicious.
Gu Xuan glanced at the time.
"Wait a minute, I'll go get you some fruit."
This little guy has been really into eating fruit lately.
Gu Xuan took some.
Honey couldn't wait to start eating.
"Go make some lunch."
Gu Xuan himself was also a little hungry.
I went to check on her in her room, and Fang Shiqing was still resting.
I made a simple version myself.
After finishing our meal, we went to the pavilion on the back hill.
Also, bring along materials for making paper fans and round fans.
Not only were gold-flecked paper, plain paper, and silver paper prepared, but also silk.
There are also some bamboo, rosewood, sandalwood, and golden nanmu.
Making a fan is relatively simple.
Once everything is ready, start the live stream.
The live stream has started.
Within just one minute, millions of people flooded into the live stream.
The fans were also very excited.
Gu Xuan, who started the live stream, did not appear in the live stream room.
He was preparing things on the side.
Where's Brother Xuan?
This is an automatic start-up of the live stream.
"It shouldn't be. Look at the things on the table; they probably went to get something."
It seems so.
Gu Xuan just happened to be back.
He went to prepare a piece of mutton fat jade.
A slender piece of mutton fat jade was used to make the handle of a round fan.
"I'm back."
'What is Brother Xuan trying to do?'
'Out of curiosity, I looked at the many things that had been prepared.'
'Could it be a sculpture?'
'Probably not.'
"Today we're making something different: fans."
"Fans, Brother Xuan made them before."
'I've tried following trends, but I only did a simple version of them.'
Gu Xuan explained.
"Today we're going to make a batch of different fans, including folding fans and round fans. We were in a bit of a rush before, but today we've prepared a lot of things, including various kinds of wood and bamboo, as well as different materials for the fan surfaces, such as gold-flecked paper, silver paper, and plain paper. These are the materials for making folding fans, while the round fans will be made of silk, brocade, and satin. After they're made, we'll embroider them on them."
'This is so troublesome.'
'It's not cheap, is it?'
"Look at the materials and the embroidery. Some of the embroidery is simply incredible; the prices are beyond the reach of most people."
'Just watch what Brother Xuan does and you'll see.'
The first thing Gu Xuan needed to make was folding fans.
Make the fan handle first.
The first thing to prepare is bamboo.
Gu Xuan explained.
"The bamboo we prepared for the folding fans includes Xiangfei bamboo, purple bamboo, and Luohan bamboo. In addition, we also use wood, such as ebony, golden nanmu, Hainan rosewood, sandalwood, and agarwood. We will use these to make the fan ribs first."
Then Gu Xuan picked up the Xiangfei bamboo from the side and started working.
First, cut it to the appropriate size.
Next comes leveling and cutting, etc.
Production is very fast.
He made the fan ribs for five folding fans in one go.
He put it aside and then went to get the purple bamboo.
We need to make all the fan ribs in one go.
Then they began making folding fans.
About an hour later.
Gu Xuan finished making all the fan ribs.
"Once the fan ribs are finished, we need to drill holes in them and then connect them with rivets before proceeding to the next step."
They started drilling holes and connecting the parts, and soon all the fan ribs were finished.
"Okay, next we'll make the fan surface. We'll use glue to stick the fan surfaces together. Let's start with the fan surface."
Take out a fan with gold flecks.
"This is gold-flecked paper; can you see how it sparkles with gold?"
"We'll start making it now."
"First, prepare the appropriate length, cut it, fold it to create texture, and then frame it."
Production continues.
He explained as he worked on Gu Xuan.
A folding fan was completed quickly.
Gu Xuan gave it a demonstration.
"This is the process of making a folding fan. Right now, the fan surface is still plain. We'll draw some simple pictures on it."
He took out a brush and started painting on the folding fan.
Gu Xuan's painting is relatively simple; it's a painting of bamboo.
After finishing the painting, I inscribed it with a title.
The inscription was written on both sides.
Then it will be displayed.
"This is a complete fan. Next, we will finish making all the other folding fans."
Continue making it by hand.
He is very fast.
Dozens of fan-shaped surfaces were quickly completed.
Unfold the fan and begin painting on it.
Paintings and various calligraphic works are displayed vividly on the fan surface.
Five or six fonts were used.
It's a visually pleasing experience for fans as well.
"Brother Xuan is truly talented; he knows so many different calligraphic styles."
I want one first.
'Who wouldn't want it? It'll probably end up in the shopping street anyway.'
"It's definitely true."
Gu Xuan also explained.
"These should indeed be placed in the shop; those interested can come and take a look."
"I'll definitely go."
'I'm going too, there are so many things I want to buy.'
"Besides my own shop, there are many other craft shops on the commercial street. I believe you will fall in love with this place once you come here."
I'm kind of looking forward to it.
I'm really looking forward to it.
Finish the folding fan in your hand.
Set aside.
"The folding fans are all finished; the next step is to make the round fans."
"The materials used for round fans are more varied. In addition to bamboo and wood used for folding fans, there are also metals and jade."
Gu Xuan took out a piece of gold.
"This is a gold fan handle, which we will use later. And this piece is mutton fat jade."
"Of course, there are other rare jade materials used in production besides these, but we'll use these to make a batch today."
'Brother Xuan is so awesome, he actually used gold to make it, that's so extravagant.'
'It is indeed luxurious, but I like it.'
"Brother Xuan, I'm getting married in a few days, and I'd like to buy one."
Is the person upstairs telling the truth?
'Of course it's true.'
Gu Xuan said after seeing the comments.
"If this beautiful lady is really getting married, then I can make one especially for you."
"Brother Xuan, is it true?"
"Of course, but only if you're really getting married."
"The marriage is real; I have the invitation."
She then sent Gu Xuan her own wedding invitation from backstage.
Gu Xuan opened the backend and took a look.
He said with a smile.
Congratulations on your marriage!
Thank you, Brother Xuan.
Besides Gu Xuan, many fans also offered their congratulations.
"Since it's true, I'll make you a round fan. Please wait a moment."
Gu Xuan went to find other materials and prepared red silk, as well as gold thread.
I took some pearls and red thread.
He sat back down at the table.
Gu Xuan gave it a demonstration.
"This is red silk thread in my hand, it's very beautiful. I've also prepared some gold thread, and I'll embroider a phoenix for you later."
Thank you, Brother Xuan.
The fans were very excited.
'I want to see the finished product.'
'I want to see it too.'
'I'm getting married soon too, so I'll take a look.'
Gu Xuan immediately began the production process.
The fan ribs are made of Guifei bamboo, and the handle is made of a piece of green jade. Although it is not very expensive, it is still a piece of jade.
Gu Xuan finished very quickly.
Before long, the basic shape of the round fan appeared.
Next, I made a fan pendant.
The fan pendant is made of pearl.
The red string strung the pearls together, and finally wove them into a love knot.
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