Fun with chinese Knotting-(Berkeiey)
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Fun with chinese Knotting-(Berkeiey)
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22 FORMATION SKILLS
TBEstablishing the major and minor elements
When making knot formations, not only the knots but also the colors must be divid-
ed into major and minor elements in order to provide important contrast. For exam-
ple, in diagram 41, while green is the major color, by adding a touch of red to the knot
body, the whole design is made to stand out. Similarly, in diagram 42, orange is the
dominant color, but by highlighting the shape of the body knot with a green rim, the
elegance of the whole formation is greatly enhanced. In short, a judicious and harmo-
nious selection and mixing of colors adds aesthetic value to any knot formation.Blending knot formations with other objects
Not only must the individual knots in a formation blend harmoniously, but they
must also coordinate – as a group – with the object(s) added to the knot formation.
In diagram 43, for example, the knot formation combines superbly with a beautiful
piece of jade to project an image of ancient, harmonious beauty. For a more
youthful and trendy look, daring colors (including luminescent ones) and everyday
or unusual objects can be introduced into a design.A white pan changknot surrounded by three
ru yiknots produces a striking contrast, much like
the complementary affect of leaves and flowers.
Combined with a blue-and-white porcelain vase,
the whole ornament forms a serene and harmo-
nious creation.See project 133 on page 159 for instructions on
making this ornamental hanging.414243