by: Susan Yip
 Chinese embroidered paintings are entirely hand
embroidered with silk threads by embroidery craftswomen in Suzhou,
China. The embroidered paintings are comparable oil paintings in colors
and are as realistic as photographs.
Mounting a Chinese embroidery painting is an art
in itself. There are two ways of mounting a Chinese hand embroidered
painting: hard mounting and soft mounting.
1. Hard Mounting a Chinese Embroidered Painting
Glue a finished embroidery piece on a piece of
wood veneer and make it smooth and solid on the panel. Make frames
according to the panel size. The frame materials can be wood or
imitation wood as to your preference. Cut a piece of glass cover
according to the frame size. (optional) Assemble all pieces together and
that is a framed Su embroidery painting. The hard mounting technique is
really easy to master.
2. Soft Mounting a Chinese Embroidered Painting
Mounting a finished embroidery piece on paper with
a silk border. It is suitable for large pieces - making them easy to
carry. The soft mounting technique is relatively difficult to master. A
piece with soft mounting is more valuable due to the nature of the
mounting technique. |
