She first carefully selected a piece of hard, beautifully grained wood, visually measured its dimensions, marked the outline of the rim and the shape of the base, then picked up a saw and carefully cut along the lines. Amidst the flying sawdust, a rough bowl shape gradually emerged.
The next step was to hollow out the wood, which required a great deal of patience and precision. Li Yinsheng did not rush things, but first used a chisel to slowly chisel away the surface layer, gradually going deeper, while constantly rotating the wood to ensure that the internal space was even and smooth.
Although Li Yinsheng's process of making wooden bowls was slow, every step was so steady and powerful, as if she were carving a work of art.
As the interior space gradually expanded, the outline of the wooden bowl became increasingly clear. Li Yinsheng began to meticulously polish the inner and outer surfaces of the wooden bowl with sea sand, removing burrs and unevenness layer by layer until the surface of the wooden bowl became as smooth as a mirror.
After completing the initial polishing, Li Yinsheng wasn't satisfied. She then began decorating the rim and bottom of the wooden bowl. She used a small knife to lightly carve delicate textures, which not only enhanced the bowl's aesthetic appeal but also made it more comfortable to hold. At the same time, she also engraved a common, small pattern on the bottom of the bowl.
After meticulous carving and polishing, a beautiful wooden bowl was finally born in Li Yinsheng's hands. It is not only a practical piece of tableware, but also a work of art full of craftsmanship and emotion. Looking at her work, Li Yinsheng felt a sense of accomplishment and joy.
With basic carpentry skills, Li Yinsheng felt that crafting these small items was a natural and effortless process, as if it were as simple as drinking water or eating.
While Li Yinsheng was polishing chopsticks and wooden bowls, Li Xiang, who was standing next to her, also started making bows. Making bows, bowstrings, and arrows was much more delicate and complicated than polishing chopsticks and bowls. Good bow materials not only need to be tough, but also have enough elasticity so that they can unleash amazing power when the bow is fully drawn, while maintaining the stability and durability of the bow.
Li Xiang selected a fine elm tree as the main material for the bow. This type of wood is known for its excellent elasticity and durability, making it a superior choice for making bows and arrows.
As for the bowstring, they simply picked up a hemp rope and twisted it back and forth to make a bowstring.
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"The other groups are resting and sleeping at noon. Hurry up and go to Group A's live stream to watch Li Xiang make a bow and arrow and Pang Niu make bowls and chopsticks."
"This chubby girl is quite skilled. The chopsticks and bowl she made are very well made, and there are even circular patterns engraved on the bottom of the bowl. They seem to be no different from the wooden bowls and chopsticks you buy."
"My fairy sister and Yingbao no longer have to drink porridge with tree branches and plastic bottles."
"The bows made by Li Xiang using the selected materials are also quite good."
"Yes, look at the curve of the bow and the tension of the bowstring, it will definitely allow Team A to catch its prey."
The live stream chat was flooded with comments, with viewers praising Li Yinsheng and Li Xiang's skillful hands.
However, after Li Yinsheng crafted the wooden chopsticks and bowls, she used different types of wood to create dishes for serving food, large bowls for serving soup, and spoons. After completing all of these,
An idea struck her, and she began searching for wood again, using a saw to cut it into small rectangular blocks, striving to keep the size and shape of the cut blocks the same. If the sizes were inconsistent, Li Yinsheng would also polish them.
"Fatty, Teacher Li, didn't you take a break all afternoon?" Around 5 p.m., Huang Xiaoming and Zhang Yixing woke up and saw a busy scene under the shade of the trees on their right, and asked in surprise.
Li Yinsheng was intently focused on a piece of wood, her eyes shining with seriousness. The saw in her hand made a rhythmic "squeak" sound under her skillful operation, and a small, uniformly sized rectangle was born amidst flying sawdust.
"Fatty, are these the wooden bowls and chopsticks you made? They seem no different from the ones sold outside. I really like them." Zhao Liying walked over, picked up the chopsticks and wooden bowls made by Li Yinsheng, and looked them over from all sides. Her chubby face puffed up, and her bright eyes widened as she spoke.
"Fatty, your craftsmanship is simply amazing! These bowls and chopsticks look both practical and beautiful, and I love them too. Hey! There are six of us, how did you manage to make eight pairs of bowls and chopsticks?" Liu Yifei also came over, picked up the wooden bowl, stroked the smooth wooden surface, and her eyes sparkled with admiration.
"The production team can be really cunning sometimes. If they arrange for one or two guest stars to survive on a deserted island with us for a few days, it saves me the trouble of building something new, just in case," Li Yinsheng explained with a smile, her hands continuing their meticulous work without pausing.
"Write this down, and see if we can create a twist later, like having a guest star join the team to survive together."
"How to do it? Let the directors discuss it and come up with a plan. I need to see the plan in three days." Hong Tao, who was watching the live broadcast, thought Li Yinsheng's idea was very good, so he immediately instructed his assistant to make the arrangements.
"Fatty, you're so prescient! The production team might actually do that." Huang Xiaoming gave Li Yinsheng a thumbs up, looking at her with admiration, and the more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed.
Zhang Yixing also came over, curiously examining the neatly arranged small rectangles, and asked in confusion, "Yinsheng, what are these for? They look like building blocks?"
"Guess? There's a prize for the right guess." When Li Yinsheng saw that someone had noticed the small rectangles in front of her, a sly smile appeared on her face, and her eyes gleamed with a mysterious light.
She also gently picked up a small rectangular block and played with it in her hand for a few moments.
"If it's not building blocks, could it be something to be carved?" Huang Xiaoming guessed.
"What are you carving? Are you trying to make a mahjong set?" Zhao Liying suddenly widened her eyes, as if she had just thought of something.
"What? Fatty, are you playing mahjong?" Liu Yifei was amused by Zhao Liying's words, covering her mouth and laughing so hard that she was shaking with laughter. Her eyes were full of anticipation as she looked at Li Yinsheng.
"I really was planning to carve out a set of mahjong tiles."
Look, I've already cut all the small rectangles. Once I've made 108 small rectangles, I'll engrave the card colors on the front.
"I'm doing this for everyone's benefit. In the past, it was hot during the day, and we didn't go out to find food. Most of the time, we stayed in the shelter. We can't just sleep all the time, so we naturally need to come up with some entertainment activities. That's why I thought of mahjong," Li Yinsheng said matter-of-factly.
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