Special needling instrument for oracle bone character-shaped embroidery and needle conveying method of special needling instrument

Abstract

The invention discloses a special needling instrument for embroidery of oracle inscriptions and a needle conveying method of the special needling instrument, and relates to the technical field of embroidery process.The special needling instrument comprises a needle tube, a movable needle tip, a hinge shaft and a reset element; one end of the needle tube is a working end for embroidery operation, and the other end of the needle tube is a threading end; a through hole for threading an embroidery thread is formed in the end part of the threading end; the outer wall of the threading end of the needle tube is recessed inwards to form a first finger pinching groove and a second finger pinching groove for clamping, a block surface is mainly formed on the front side of the embroidery cloth through combination and superposition of units, shuttling and consumption of embroidery threads on the back side are reduced, and compared with a traditional embroidery method pursuing double-side flatness, the embroidery method has the advantages that the embroidery efficiency is improved, and the embroidery cost is reduced. On the premise that the same front visual effect is achieved, a certain effect of saving embroidery thread materials is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of embroidery technology, specifically to a special needle for embroidering oracle bone script characters and its needlework method. Background Technology

[0002] Embroidery is a traditional Chinese handicraft with various stitches, such as flat embroidery and random stitch embroidery, which aim to express patterns through the embroidery marks of silk threads of different lengths, directions and colors.

[0003] In recent years, in pursuit of unique artistic effects, embroidery art has begun to combine with richer cultural elements. Among these, incorporating oracle bone script, with its ancient history and unique form, into embroidery works has become an innovative attempt. Oracle bone script, with its slender and rigid strokes, simple and archaic structure, and often pictographic characteristics, possesses unique aesthetic value.

[0004] However, existing embroidery techniques lack specialized stitches and tools to effectively represent the characteristics of such characters. Embroiderers typically use traditional flat stitches or outline stitches to imitate them, but these methods produce monotonous lines that fail to reproduce the nuanced and expressive qualities of oracle bone script. Attempts to imitate the ancient texture through multiple layers of thread are also complicated due to the lack of systematic stitching rules and specialized tools, resulting in inconsistent and unstable stitches. The final effect is often stiff or messy, failing to accurately present the unique beauty of oracle bone script on the fabric. Furthermore, it is difficult to utilize this element to create modern art pieces with the subtle variations of ink wash painting.

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, a special needle and needle manipulation method for embroidering in the shape of oracle bone characters were designed to solve the technical problems mentioned above. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a special needle for embroidering oracle bone script characters and its needlework method, thus solving the technical problems mentioned in the background section.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solution: a special needle for embroidering in the shape of oracle bone characters, including a needle tube, a movable needle tip, a hinge shaft, and a reset element; One end of the needle tube is the working end for embroidery operations, and the other end is the threading end; The end of the thread-threading end is provided with a through hole for threading the embroidery thread; The outer wall of the needle tube's thread-passing end is recessed inward to form a first pinch groove and a second pinch groove for clamping. The movable needle tip, hinge shaft, and reset element are all located inside the thread end of the needle tube; The movable needle tip is hinged to the inside of the threading end via the hinge shaft, allowing the movable needle tip to swing around the hinge shaft within a certain angle range. The reset element is installed inside or in the associated part of the hinge shaft 4 and is used to provide a force to reset the movable needle tip after it is subjected to force and swings. In its natural state, the tip of the movable needle protrudes from the end through hole of the threading end and forms an inclined angle with the axis of the needle tube.

[0008] Preferably, it includes the following steps: Step 1: Prepare embroidery cloth, embroidery thread, and the special needle as described in claim 1, and pass the embroidery thread through the through hole at the thread end; Step 2: The operator places their thumb and index finger in the first and second finger pinching grooves respectively to stably hold the needle. Step 3: On the front of the embroidery cloth, by controlling the insertion, picking up and pulling of the special needle, one, two or three layers of embroidery are formed from bottom to top. Each layer of embroidery consists of multiple independent "shape-like units" arranged adjacent to each other on the front of the embroidery fabric, and each "shape-like unit" consists of four consecutive stitches. Step 4: When constructing each layer of embroidery, take any "similar unit" as the center, and rotate the other "similar units" arranged around it to adapt to changes in pattern outline and texture. Step 5: By controlling the distribution density of the "*-shaped units" in each layer of embroidery from bottom to top, a gradual effect from dense to sparse or from sparse to dense is formed, thereby creating a visual texture of transition between reality and illusion in the embroidery picture.

[0009] Preferably, the needle movement trajectory and interrelationship of the four pins constituting the "*-shaped unit" are as follows: First stitch: Insert the needle into the back of the embroidery cloth from point A, and exit from point B to the front of the embroidery cloth, forming the first stitch AB; The second stitch: Insert the needle into the front of the embroidery cloth from point C, and exit from point D to the back of the embroidery cloth, forming the second stitch CD; the second stitch CD and the first stitch AB cross on the front of the embroidery cloth, and the crossing angle is greater than 90°. The third stitch: It is inserted into the back of the embroidery cloth from point E and comes out from point F to the front of the embroidery cloth, forming the third stitch EF; the third stitch EF and the second stitch CD cross on the front of the embroidery cloth, and the crossing angle is less than 90°. Fourth stitch: Insert the needle into the front of the embroidery cloth from point G, and exit from point H to the back of the embroidery cloth, forming the fourth stitch GH; Among them, the four stitches AB, CD, EF, and GH together form a closed or semi-closed *-shaped unit resembling the shape of oracle bone characters on the front of the embroidery cloth.

[0010] Preferably, at least two of the four pins of the "*-shaped unit" have different lengths to simulate the irregularity and archaic feel of oracle bone script strokes.

[0011] Preferably, in the four pins of the "*-shaped unit", all pins are of approximately the same length to form a regular and aesthetically pleasing block texture.

[0012] Preferably, in step four, the rotation angle of the "*-shaped unit" is any angle between 0° and 360°. The rotation makes the connection between units more natural and forms a changing block orientation.

[0013] Preferably, when the number of embroidery layers is two or three, the distribution density of the "*-shaped unit" of the lower layer of embroidery is greater than that of the upper layer of embroidery, thereby simulating the ink effect of ink spreading from the center to the surrounding area on Xuan paper, with the color changing from dark to light.

[0014] Preferably, the reset element is a miniature torsion spring, an elastic rubber sleeve, or a memory metal sheet. Beneficial effects

[0015] This invention provides a special needle and its needlework method for embroidering oracle bone script characters. The invention offers the following advantages: First, through the coordinated operation of the movable needle tip, hinge shaft, and reset element, the needle can achieve controllable directional deflection during needlework. This provides a reliable hardware foundation for embroiderers to stably and continuously form cross stitches at specific angles, thereby reducing the difficulty of manually reproducing complex stitches. Second, the proposed needlework method clearly defines the compositional logic, layering method, and density variation rules of the "*-shaped unit," transforming artistic expression techniques into a repeatable and controllable standardized process, improving the operability and consistency of expressing abstract concepts such as ink wash painting in embroidery. Third, this method mainly constructs blocks on the front of the embroidery fabric through the combination and superposition of units, reducing the amount of thread used on the back. Compared to traditional embroidery methods that pursue a flat double-sided surface, this method achieves the same visual effect on the front while saving embroidery thread. In summary, the present invention provides a new technical option for the field of embroidery in terms of the combination of equipment and method, which helps to enrich the artistic expression and technological realization of embroidery. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the needlework steps of a special needle for embroidering oracle bone script characters and its needlework method, as described in this invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the overall process of a special needle for embroidering oracle bone script characters and its needlework method, as described in this invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the needle structure for a special needle for embroidering oracle bone script characters and its needle manipulation method, as described in this invention.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. First pinch groove; 2. Second pinch groove; 3. Movable needle tip; 4. Hinge shaft; 5. Reset element; 6. Needle tube. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-3 The present invention provides a technical solution: a special needle for embroidering oracle bone characters, including a needle tube 6, a movable needle tip 3, a hinge shaft 4 and a reset element 5; One end of the needle tube 6 is the working end for embroidery operations, and the other end is the threading end; The end of the thread-threading end is provided with a through hole for threading the embroidery thread; The outer wall of the thread-passing end of the needle tube 6 is recessed inward to form a first pinch groove 1 and a second pinch groove 2 for clamping. The movable needle tip 3, the hinge shaft 4, and the reset element 5 are all located inside the thread end of the needle tube 6. The movable needle tip 3 is hinged to the inside of the threading end via the hinge shaft 4, so that the movable needle tip 3 can swing around the hinge shaft 4 within a certain angle range. The reset element 5 is installed inside or in the associated part of the hinge shaft 4 and is used to provide a force to reset the movable needle tip 3 after it is subjected to force and swings. In its natural state, the tip of the movable needle tip 3 extends from the end through hole of the threading end and forms an inclined angle with the axis of the needle tube 6.

[0022] This embodiment is further configured to include the following steps: Step 1: Prepare embroidery cloth, embroidery thread, and the special needle as described in claim 1, and pass the embroidery thread through the through hole at the thread end; Step 2: The operator places their thumb and index finger in the first pinching groove 1 and the second pinching groove 2 respectively to stably hold the needle. Step 3: On the front of the embroidery cloth, by controlling the insertion, picking up and pulling of the special needle, one, two or three layers of embroidery are formed from bottom to top. Each layer of embroidery consists of multiple independent "shape-like units" arranged adjacent to each other on the front of the embroidery fabric, and each "shape-like unit" consists of four consecutive stitches. Step 4: When constructing each layer of embroidery, take any "similar unit" as the center, and rotate the other "similar units" arranged around it to adapt to changes in pattern outline and texture. Step 5: By controlling the distribution density of the "*-shaped units" in each layer of embroidery from bottom to top, a gradual effect from dense to sparse or from sparse to dense is formed, thereby creating a visual texture of transition between reality and illusion in the embroidery picture.

[0023] In this embodiment, the needle movement trajectory and interrelationship of the four pins constituting the "*-shaped unit" are specifically configured as follows: First stitch: Insert the needle into the back of the embroidery cloth from point A, and exit from point B to the front of the embroidery cloth, forming the first stitch AB; The second stitch: Insert the needle into the front of the embroidery cloth from point C, and exit from point D to the back of the embroidery cloth, forming the second stitch CD; the second stitch CD and the first stitch AB cross on the front of the embroidery cloth, and the crossing angle is greater than 90°. The third stitch: It is inserted into the back of the embroidery cloth from point E and comes out from point F to the front of the embroidery cloth, forming the third stitch EF; the third stitch EF and the second stitch CD cross on the front of the embroidery cloth, and the crossing angle is less than 90°. Fourth stitch: Insert the needle into the front of the embroidery cloth from point G, and exit from point H to the back of the embroidery cloth, forming the fourth stitch GH; Among them, the four stitches AB, CD, EF, and GH together form a closed or semi-closed *-shaped unit resembling the shape of oracle bone characters on the front of the embroidery cloth.

[0024] In this embodiment, at least two of the four pins of the "*-shaped unit" are of different lengths to simulate the irregularity and archaic feel of oracle bone script strokes.

[0025] In this embodiment, it is further configured that the length of all four pins of the "*-shaped unit" is approximately the same, so as to form a regular and repetitive block texture.

[0026] In this embodiment, the rotation angle of the "*-shaped unit" in step four is any angle between 0° and 360°. The rotation makes the connection between units more natural and forms a changing block orientation.

[0027] In this embodiment, when the number of embroidery layers is two or three, the distribution density of the "*-shaped unit" of the lower layer of embroidery is greater than the distribution density of the upper layer of embroidery, thereby simulating the ink effect of ink spreading from the center to the surrounding area on Xuan paper, with the color changing from dark to light.

[0028] In this embodiment, the reset element 5 is further configured as a miniature torsion spring, an elastic rubber sleeve, or a memory metal sheet.

[0029] Its detailed connection method is a well-known technology in this field. The following mainly introduces the working principle and process, and the specific work is as follows.

[0030] Example: In this example, the needle tube 6 of the special needle is made of stainless steel and is approximately 4 cm long. One end of the needle tube 6 is a sharp working end for piercing the embroidery cloth; the other end is a threading end, with a circular through-hole of approximately 1 mm in diameter at the center for threading the embroidery thread. Two inwardly recessed arc-shaped grooves are symmetrically machined on the outer wall of the threading end, serving as the first finger-pinching groove 1 and the second finger-pinching groove 2, respectively. Their shapes are adapted to the fingertips of the thumb and index finger. The surface of the grooves is engraved with a mesh-like anti-slip texture to increase stability and comfort during operation. The threading end of the needle tube 6 has a hollow cavity inside, and a movable needle tip 3 is hinged to this cavity via a miniature stainless steel hinge shaft 4. In its natural state, the tip of the movable needle tip 3 extends approximately 2 mm from the through-hole at the end, forming an angle of approximately 15 degrees with the axis of the needle tube 6. At this time, the side of the movable needle tip 3 is in contact with the inner wall of the through-hole, achieving a limiting position. The hinge shaft 4 is equipped with a miniature torsion spring as a reset element 5. When the movable needle tip 3 is subjected to lateral force and swings during the embroidery process, the torsion spring can drive it to automatically return to its initial natural state.

[0031] When using the aforementioned needles for embroidery, the embroiderer first passes a strand of silk thread through the through-hole at the thread end, and holds it with their thumb and forefinger at the first pinch groove 1 and the second pinch groove 2, respectively. Taking the embroidery of an orchid with an ink wash effect as an example, the embroiderer first embroiders the part of the flower center where the ink color needs to be expressed. The specific needlework method is as follows: On the front side of the embroidery fabric, the embroiderer controls the needle to complete four consecutive stitches in sequence to form a basic "shape unit". The first stitch enters from point A on the back side and exits from point B on the front side, forming stitch AB; the second stitch is adjacent to the first stitch, entering from point C on the front side and exiting from point D on the back side, forming stitch CD. This stitch crosses AB on the front side at a 100-degree angle; the third stitch enters from point E on the back side and exits from point F on the front side, forming stitch EF. This stitch crosses CD on the front side at an 80-degree angle; the fourth stitch enters from point G on the front side and exits from point H on the back side, completing the unit. On the front of the embroidery fabric, this unit presents a closed outline with four intersecting stitches, resembling an ancient oracle bone script character. In this core area, the embroiderer arranges dozens of these "shape-like units" with extremely high density and zero spacing, some of which are randomly rotated between 0 and 360 degrees during arrangement, resulting in a solid, dense, and richly textured base layer of embroidery. Subsequently, to depict the effect of ink gradually fading outwards, the embroiderer creates a second layer of embroidery adjacent to the core area. In this layer, the density of the "shape-like units" is significantly reduced, with gaps of about one unit width between units, creating a more spacious layout. In the outermost area representing light ink, only a sparse third layer of embroidery is created, with units even more loosely distributed. Through this layered embroidery, from the inside out and from dense to sparse, the unique transition between solid and void and the hazy ink charm of ink on rice paper are successfully reproduced on the embroidery surface. At the same time, the unique cross structure of the "shape-like unit" itself brings an unprecedented innovative block texture to the picture, perfectly realizing the artistic effect of integrating the form of traditional Chinese oracle bone script with the artistic conception of ink painting.

[0032] It should be noted that in this paper, relational terms such as first and second are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations.

Claims

1. A special needle for Chinese oracle bone and bronze script embroidery, comprising a needle tube (6), characterized in that, It also includes a movable needle tip (3), a hinged shaft (4) and a reset element (5); One end of the needle tube (6) is a working end for embroidery operation, and the other end is a threading end; The end of the threading end is provided with a through hole for threading the embroidery thread; The outer wall of the threading end of the needle tube (6) is inwardly recessed to form a first finger pinch groove (1) and a second finger pinch groove (2) for clamping; The movable needle tip (3), the hinged shaft (4) and the reset element (5) are all arranged inside the threading end of the needle tube (6); The movable needle tip (3) is hinged inside the threading end through the hinged shaft (4), so that the movable needle tip (3) can swing within a certain angle range around the hinged shaft (4); The reset element (5) is installed inside or associated with the hinged shaft (4) to provide a force for resetting the movable needle tip (3) after it is forced to swing; In a natural state, the tip of the movable needle tip (3) extends from the end through hole of the threading end and forms an inclined angle with the axis of the needle tube (6).

2. The needle manipulation method of oracle bone / bronze script embroidery according to claim 1, characterized in that, It includes the following steps: Step one, prepare the embroidery cloth, embroidery thread and the special needle tool as claimed in claim 1, and thread the embroidery thread through the through hole of the threading end; Step two, the operator places the thumb and index finger in the first finger pinch groove (1) and the second finger pinch groove (2) respectively to stabilize and clamp the needle tool; Step three, on the front of the embroidery cloth, by controlling the stabbing, cloth lifting and thread pulling actions of the special needle tool, one layer, two layers or three layers of embroidery traces are formed from bottom to top; Each layer of embroidery trace is formed by a plurality of independent "similar units" arranged adjacent to each other on the front of the embroidery cloth, and each "similar unit" is composed of four continuous stitches; Step four, when forming each layer of embroidery trace, the rotation angle of the other "similar units" arranged adjacent to each other around the center "similar unit" can be adjusted to adapt to the pattern contour and texture changes; Step five, by controlling the distribution density of the "similar units" in each layer of embroidery trace from bottom to top, a gradual change effect from dense to sparse or from sparse to dense is formed to create a visual texture of virtual-real transition in the embroidery picture.

3. A needle manipulation method for oracle bone and bronze script embroidery according to claim 2, characterized in that, The operating needle track and the mutual relationship of the four stitches constituting the "similar unit" are as follows: First needle: stab into the back of the embroidery cloth from point A, and thread out from point B to the front of the embroidery cloth to form the first stitch AB; Second needle: stab into the front of the embroidery cloth from point C, and thread out from point D to the back of the embroidery cloth to form the second stitch CD; the second stitch CD intersects with the first stitch AB on the front of the embroidery cloth, and the intersection angle is greater than 90°; Third needle: stab into the back of the embroidery cloth from point E, and thread out from point F to the front of the embroidery cloth to form the third stitch EF; the third stitch EF intersects with the second stitch CD on the front of the embroidery cloth, and the intersection angle is less than 90°; Fourth needle: stab into the front of the embroidery cloth from point G, and thread out from point H to the back of the embroidery cloth to form the fourth stitch GH; The four stitches AB, CD, EF and GH on the front of the embroidery cloth together constitute a closed or semi-closed "similar unit" shaped like an oracle bone character.

4. The needle operating method of the oracle bone and bronze script embroidery according to claim 3, characterized in that, At least two of the four pins of the "*similar unit" have different lengths to simulate the irregularity and simplicity of oracle bone script strokes.

5. The needle operating method of the oracle bone and bronze script embroidery according to claim 3, characterized in that, All the pins of the "*similar unit" have approximately the same length to form a regular and repetitive block texture.

6. The needle manipulation method of the oracle bone and bronze script embroidery according to claim 5, characterized in that, In step four, the rotation angle of the "*similar unit" ranges from 0° to 360°, which makes the connection between units more natural and forms a changing block direction.

7. The needle manipulation method of the oracle bone and bronze script embroidery according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the number of superimposed layers of the embroidered trace is two or three, the distribution density of the "*similar unit" of the lower layer embroidered trace is greater than that of the upper layer embroidered trace, thereby simulating the ink effect of gradually spreading from the center to the periphery and gradually changing from dark to light on the rice paper.

8. The needle for the special purpose of the oracle bone and bronze script embroidery according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reset element (5) is a micro-torsion spring, an elastic rubber sleeve or a memory metal sheet.

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