Manufacturing method of clay mushroom model

Abstract

The invention discloses a manufacturing method of a clay mushroom model. The manufacturing method comprises the following steps: S1, preparing materials; s2, preparing fungus stems; s3, manufacturing a mushroom cap; s4, making pleats; s5, assembling the fungus stems and the fungus caps; s6, coloring treatment is carried out; and S7, post-processing. The fungus stem and the fungus cap are connected through the metal framework, the reinforcing effect and stress relief of the buffer layer are achieved, the stability and durability of the whole structure are guaranteed, the fungus stem and the fungus cap can better adapt to environment temperature and humidity changes, and the storage life of artworks is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of handicraft production technology, and in particular to a method for making clay mushroom models. Background Technology

[0002] Clay crafts, as a creative form that combines artistry and practicality, have been widely used in DIY crafts, early childhood education, and decorative arts in recent years. Among these, clay mushroom models, due to their cute shapes and auspicious meanings, are often used in miniature landscapes, children's educational toys, holiday decorations, and cultural and creative products. Traditional clay mushroom models typically use materials such as polymer clay, superlight clay, or polymer clay, and are formed through hand-sculpting, molding, or assembly.

[0003] However, existing methods for making clay mushroom models still face several technical bottlenecks. Regarding structural connections, mushroom models typically consist of a cap and a stem. Current methods often employ simple interlocking or glue bonding, which can easily loosen or even break due to drying shrinkage, external impacts, or material aging, affecting the overall stability and durability of the structure. In terms of color representation, traditional coloring methods such as surface painting or pre-dyeing in sections often result in harsh color boundaries and abrupt transitions, making it difficult to achieve the gradations, mottled textures, or moist feel commonly found on the surface of mushrooms in nature, thus limiting the artistic expression and realism of the work. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a method for making clay mushroom models to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solution: A method for making a clay mushroom model includes the following steps: S1. Prepare materials: including clay, metal frame, paint, adhesive and auxiliary tools; S2. Making the fungal stem: Take clay to make the fungal stem embryo, insert and fix the metal skeleton along the central axis of the fungal stem embryo; S3. Making mushroom caps: Take clay to make mushroom cap embryos, which are divided into open-umbrella type and unopen-umbrella type; S4. Making gills: Press resin clay into thin sheets, dry them, cut them into gill shapes, and attach them to the inside of the cap. S5. Assemble the mycelium and cap: Fix the cap to the mycelium using clay and adhesive at the top of the metal frame; S6. Coloring process: Color the gills and cap in layers, and use a patting method to achieve a natural color transition. S7. Post-processing: Spray protective paint to complete the model making.

[0006] More preferably, the metal frame is made of floral paper wrapped wire, and the top of the metal frame is coiled into a spiral tray to increase the stress area. The diameter of the tray is adapted to the diameter of the mushroom cap.

[0007] In a further preferred embodiment, during step S5, a small clump of ultra-light clay with high elasticity and shrinkage rate is first adhered to the wire tray as a buffer layer, and then coated with white glue to adhere it to the cap.

[0008] More preferably, in step S4, the gill-making step includes: S4.1 Measure the relative positions of the cap and the stem, and draw a diagram showing the gill undulation relationship; S4.2 Cut thin sheets according to the drawings and glue them together with white glue and clay paste; S4.3 Trim off any excess to match the gill edge to the cap.

[0009] More preferably, the clay includes ultralight clay and resin clay, wherein the mycelium is made of ultralight clay and the gills are made of white opaque resin clay.

[0010] More preferably, in step S6, the coloring step includes: S6.1 Use oil paints and quick-drying medium; S6.2, Apply thin layers from light to dark; S6.3 Achieve color gradient by gently patting with a powder puff.

[0011] A further preferred embodiment includes a stalk fabrication step, in which the stalk structure is made using ultralight clay and a ball-shaped tool.

[0012] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: Firstly, in this invention, the mycelium stem and cap are connected by a metal skeleton, which serves as a reinforcement and a stress-relieving buffer layer, ensuring the stability and durability of the overall structure. Moreover, it can better adapt to changes in environmental temperature and humidity, thus extending the preservation life of the artwork.

[0013] Secondly, this invention uses oil paints and fast-drying mediums, and adopts a coloring technique of "layering thin coats from light to dark" combined with "light patting with a powder puff" to ensure that the color transition is soft and natural, with rich layers, and can accurately imitate the pigment distribution and subtle texture of real mushrooms.

[0014] Thirdly, this invention solves the problems of irregular gill shape, uneven distribution, and low gill pasting efficiency in manual production by pre-marking geometric division lines on the cap and combining them with a planar template drawn according to the natural growth arc of the gills for precise cutting. This achieves a high degree of simulation of gill arrangement and repeatability of the production process. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is the finished product of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This is the finished product of the present invention. Figure 2 . Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] An example of a method for making a clay mushroom model includes the following steps: S1. Materials Preparation: This includes clay, a metal frame, paint, adhesive, and auxiliary tools. Auxiliary tools include a dough sheeter or kneading board, pliers, coloring paper, scraper, scissors, air-purifying needle, cotton pad, baller, powder puff, drying rack or EPE foam board, white glue stick, medium, transparent release film, binder clips, mud, moss, bark, etc. The adhesive is white glue.

[0018] Clay includes ultralight clay and resin clay, with ultralight clay used for mycelial stems.

[0019] S2. Making the Mushroom Stem: Take clay to make the mushroom stem embryo. First, repeatedly stretch the clay to allow it to breathe and release air until it becomes uniform and soft. Then, knead it into a ball shape, shaping the embryo according to the desired mushroom form. Insert and fix a metal frame along the central axis of the mushroom stem embryo. The metal frame is made of floral paper-wrapped wire. Take a section of the metal frame longer than the mushroom stem embryo and coil the top of the metal frame into a spiral tray to increase the load-bearing area. The diameter of the tray should match the diameter of the mushroom cap. This allows the weight of the mushroom cap to be evenly transferred to the main wire stem through the tray, thereby converting the bending moment of the cantilever structure into pressure on the rod, greatly reducing the shear stress of the adhesive layer at the joint.

[0020] S3. Making mushroom caps: Take clay to make mushroom cap embryos, which are divided into open-umbrella type and unopen-umbrella type; S4. Making gills: Press resin clay into thin sheets, dry them, cut them into gill shapes, and attach them to the inside of the cap.

[0021] After the mushroom stems, caps, and gills are made, they should be placed on a drying rack or EPE foam board to air dry naturally.

[0022] S4.1 Measure the relative positions of the cap and stem, and draw a diagram showing the gill undulation relationship.

[0023] S4.2 Cut thin sheets according to the drawings and glue them together with white glue and clay paste.

[0024] S4.3 Trim off any excess to match the gill edge to the cap.

[0025] The detailed steps are as follows: Materials for making gills: The materials used to make gills include resin clay. Use opaque white clay to avoid a transparent appearance.

[0026] Making the gills: Before using clay, prepare a sheet of insulating film. Press the clay into a thin sheet and adjust it to the appropriate size and shape. Use a pasta machine to make the sheet. Place the clay sheet into the pasta machine, adjust the setting to level eight, and press it through the machine to obtain the sheet. Remove any excess material and let the sheet dry completely. After the sheet is dry, measure the relative position of the stipe and the cap and mark it with a pencil. Measure the distance from the edge of the stipe to the edge of the cap using a soft ruler to determine the radius. Draw eight or four sections on the cap to attach the gills, determining the undulation relationship and amplitude of the gills. Draw a plan on white paper, marking the amplitude of the undulation relationship to determine the width and shape of the gills. Cut out the undulation relationship diagram as a template for attaching the gills. Adjust the shape and width of the gills according to the template to ensure a smooth fit. You can use tweezers to compare with the template for fine adjustments. Prepare clay paste and white glue for attaching the gills. Apply white glue to the small squares and attach the gills. Use clay paste to fill in any depressions, ensuring a smooth finish. When attaching the edges, choose thicker gills to ensure a snug fit. Trim and adjust to allow the gills to spread out naturally.

[0027] Trim the gills: Trim off any excess parts of the glued gills, ensuring they do not extend beyond the cap. Use small curved scissors to trim along the arc, trimming two or three pieces at a time, cutting to the drawn circle. After trimming, check if they fit snugly; adjust any areas that were not trimmed properly, and repeat until satisfied.

[0028] After trimming, brush white glue onto the top of the cap, attach the gills, and secure with ultra-light clay. Gently press down, adjust the stem to align, and allow it to air dry naturally.

[0029] S5. Assemble the mushroom stem and cap: The cap is fixed to the mushroom stem at the top of the metal frame using clay and adhesive. During assembly, a small clump of highly elastic and low-shrinkage ultra-light clay is first adhered to the wire tray as a buffer layer, then coated with white glue and bonded to the cap. This buffer layer effectively absorbs the micro-stress generated by the drying shrinkage of the clay and thermal expansion and contraction, preventing cracking.

[0030] S6. Coloring process: Color the gills and cap in layers, and use a patting method to achieve a natural color transition.

[0031] S6.1 Use oil paints and quick-drying mediums.

[0032] S6.2, Apply thin layers from light to dark.

[0033] S6.3 Achieve color gradient by gently patting with a powder puff.

[0034] S7. Post-processing: Apply protective paint to complete the model making process. The finished product is as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown.

[0035] This embodiment also includes a volva fabrication step, using ultralight clay and a pellet tool to create the volva structure. This is primarily for Amanita mushrooms that have a volva.

[0036] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to this embodiment without contributing any inventive step, but such modifications are protected by patent law as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for making a clay mushroom model, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1. Prepare materials: including clay, metal frame, paint, adhesive and auxiliary tools; S2. Making the fungal stem: Take clay to make the fungal stem embryo, insert and fix the metal skeleton along the central axis of the fungal stem embryo; S3. Making mushroom caps: Take clay to make mushroom cap embryos, which are divided into open-umbrella type and unopen-umbrella type; S4. Making gills: Press resin clay into thin sheets, dry them, cut them into gill shapes, and attach them to the inside of the cap. S5. Assemble the mycelium and cap: Fix the cap to the mycelium using clay and adhesive at the top of the metal frame; S6. Coloring process: Color the gills and cap in layers, and use a patting method to achieve a natural color transition. S7. Post-processing: Spray protective paint to complete the model making.

2. The method for making a clay mushroom model according to claim 1, characterized in that: The metal frame is made of floral paper wrapped wire. The top of the metal frame is coiled into a spiral tray to increase the stress area. The diameter of the tray is adapted to the diameter of the mushroom cap.

3. The method for making a clay mushroom model according to claim 2, characterized in that, In step S5, during assembly, a small clump of ultra-light clay with high elasticity and shrinkage rate is first adhered to the wire tray as a buffer layer, and then white glue is applied to adhere it to the cap.

4. The method for making a clay mushroom model according to claim 1, characterized in that, In step S4, the steps for making the gills include: S4.1 Measure the relative positions of the cap and the stem, and draw a diagram showing the gill undulation relationship; S4.2 Cut thin sheets according to the drawings and glue them together with white glue and clay paste; S4.3 Trim off any excess to match the gill edge to the cap.

5. The method for making a clay mushroom model according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clay includes ultralight clay and resin clay, wherein the mycelium stems are made of ultralight clay and the gills are made of white opaque resin clay.

6. The method for making a clay mushroom model according to claim 1, characterized in that, In step S6, the coloring step includes: S6.1 Use oil paints and quick-drying medium; S6.2, Apply thin layers from light to dark; S6.3 Achieve color gradient by gently patting with a powder puff.

7. The method for making a clay mushroom model according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes the process of making the volva, using ultra-light clay and a ball tool to create the volva structure.

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