My random notes on Chinese-style seal carving.
Talking Seals
Day 9
29 April 2014 No Comments
Seal School: Day 9 Wednesday 9 November 2011 7:00 AM – I have breakfast in the dining hall and accidentally leave my card at the
Day 8
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Seal School: Day 8 Tuesday 8 November 2011 7:00 AM – I have breakfast in the dining hall. 8:30 AM – For class today I
Day 7
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Seal School: Day 7 Monday 7 November 2011 7:00 AM – breakfast in the cafeteria. 8:30 AM – class After class I go to Kogo
Day 6
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Seal School: Day 6 Sunday 6 November 2011 Temple of the City God Today I decide to make another attempt to find the Temple of
Day 2: Evening
25 April 2014 No Comments
Seal School: Day 2 Wednesday 2 November 2011 Carrefour 4:00 PM – The office staff have given me a rough, photocopied map of the area
Day 2: Classroom
23 April 2014 No Comments
Seal School: Day 2 Wednesday 2 November 2011 My First Class I’m glad not to have to wait a day to start class, since that’s
Day 2: Morning
22 April 2014 No Comments
Seal School: Day 2 Wednesday 2 November 2011 Waking Up In Hangzhou I wake up between 4:00 and 5:00 AM Hangzhou time to the sound
Day 1: the Academy
22 April 2014 No Comments
Seal School: Day 1 Tuesday 1 November 2011 Welcome to the Academy 8:37 PM – I arrive at the campus on a Tuesday night. As
Day 1: On My Way
17 April 2014 No Comments
Seal School: Day 1 Monday 31 October 2011 On My Way 3:30 AM – The first day is going to be the longest and the
Repairing a Seal Knife
15 February 2014 No Comments
If your seal knife blade gets chipped, the traditional method to repair it is to have a piece of sandpaper handy.
The Best Model
15 January 2014 No Comments
As you learn to cut side inscriptions (邊款 biankuan) on your seal stone be sure to pick the best models to copy from.