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Keeping the forge fires of Hue’s bronze-casting craft burning

HNN.VN - Among Hue’s traditional craft villages, the bronze-casting craft in the formerly Phuong Duc Ward (now Thuan Hoa Ward) is renowned for the skill, patience, and dedication of artisans.

The colors of traditional craft villages Warmth of forging fire in Bao Vinh

To offer readers an up-close and comprehensive look at the process of making a bronze bell, Hue Today Weekly is pleased to present to readers a photo series by Hoang Phuoc, the photographer.

From making the mold and melting the bronze to pouring it into the mold, every stage requires close coordination and absolute precision. Once the mold is removed, the bell undergoes further processing, including rough grinding, intricate decorative carving, and final polishing. Each photograph not only captures a technical stage of the craft, but also pays tribute to the artisans who are working day and night to preserve the traditional craft of the Ancient Capital.

Melting the bronze

Making the mold

Preheating the transfer crucible

Cleaning after demolding

Pouring the molten bronze into the mold

Rough grinding

Carving the bell

Final polishing

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