Reborn in the 60s, starting with going to the mountains and countryside

Chapter 561 Making Porcelain Blank

Since talking to Ye Yiming, Ye Hao's life has entered a calm period, and it was uneventful until the rest day.

It was a day off. Lu Bingsheng came to Ye's house with Zhao Lan after breakfast.

"Brother Hao, when are we leaving?" After Zhao Lan was settled, Lu Bingsheng looked eager to give it a try.

"Wait for me, I'll leave right now."

Ye Hao went into the house and talked to Li Waner, then went out and got on his car and left with Lu Bingsheng.

Ye Hao had contacted Lu Bingsheng two days ago, and their porcelain burning plan was officially put on the agenda. Today Lu Bingsheng brought Zhao Lan to Ye Hao's house for the convenience of movement.

The raw materials Lu Bing had packed away a few days before his death, and the clay had been screened and turned into a delicate shape suitable for making clay.

Ye Hao had read books on porcelain before, and his theoretical knowledge was very solid, but he had never practiced it. Today he happened to watch Lu Bingsheng demonstrate it.

With Ye Hao's help and physical comparison, Lu Bingsheng's process of making the blanks was very easy.

It’s been a long time since I’ve fired porcelain. Lu Bingsheng was still a little unfamiliar when he first made a few porcelain blanks, but he became more and more proficient later on, making Ye Hao want to try it out. How can I put it, this thing is really a stress reliever. No wonder the ceramic studios opened in large shopping malls in later generations did such good business.

"Bingsheng, let me give it a try. It doesn't seem to be difficult." Just do it when you think of it, and Ye Hao suggested to try it yourself.

"Brother Hao, let me teach you. First, mix an appropriate amount of clay and water together, and knead it into a soft ball like I did. This is the basis for making porcelain. You need to knead it repeatedly to squeeze out the air in the mud ball, and Make the moisture in the mud uniform until the cross section of the mud can be seen after cutting it with a knife, indicating that the air has been basically discharged.

At this time, we can start drawing the dough. Place the kneaded mud ball on the ceramic wheel, control the speed of the ceramic wheel with your hand, and let the mud ball rotate on the wheel. At the same time, use the other hand to stretch the mud ball. Let it gradually change into the desired shape. This is a test of the craftsman's skills and requires more practice. Brother Hao, try it..." Lu Bingsheng gave up his position and motioned to Ye Hao to test it himself.

Following Lu Bingsheng's instructions, Ye Hao started to pull out the blanks. No matter how solid Ye Hao's theoretical knowledge was, it was only when he got started that he realized how difficult it was. If he just made a simple utensil like a dish, Ye Hao could still make it. It's roughly made, but it's an imitation after all, and it has very high requirements for size and shape.

After playing for a while, he got a bowl for eating at home, and Ye Hao, who didn't want to waste time, gave up his seat.

"Bingsheng, you better do it. You are a professional. I won't waste materials and time here."

"Brother Hao, you are already very good. For the first time, at least you can make a decent bowl. Then go back to the kiln with these porcelain blanks and bake them out..."

Without Ye Hao wasting time, Lu Bingsheng quickly completed all the porcelain blanks to be fired for the first time.

"Brother Hao, the porcelain blank is basically completed. Now that the weather is better, it can be put into the kiln after drying in the shade for about a day." Looking at his masterpiece, Lu Bingsheng was still a little proud.

"Then I will transport these things away now and send them to the kiln entrance tomorrow."

"Brother Hao, we can't do it now. These porcelain blanks are not dry. They will easily deform when moved at this time. Let's put them here for now. When they are dry tomorrow, we can move them again..." Seeing Ye Hao preparing to move these porcelain blanks, Lu Bingsheng hurriedly dissuaded them from transporting them away. If Ye Hao were to move away today, this batch of porcelain blanks would basically be useless.

"Okay, is it okay to leave it here?" Ye Hao also knew that he was being a little reckless. He thought about taking it directly into the space, but Lu Bingsheng thought more.

"It's okay, no one else will come here." Lu Bingsheng only has Ye Hao and his friends in the capital, and usually no one else comes here at all.

"Okay, pack up, go to my house, and let you have a taste of my craftsmanship."

The two of them worked together and the messy scene was quickly restored to its original state.

"Bingsheng, can these porcelain blanks be transported away early tomorrow morning?" Ye Hao asked on the way to the vegetable market.

"No problem, just be careful when carrying it."

"Okay, I have to go to work tomorrow, so I'll transport these things away early in the morning."

The two of them chatted and laughed along the way and soon came to the vegetable market. Ye Hao bought a fish and some seasonal vegetables, and then the two of them walked back.

When buying groceries, Lu Bingsheng originally wanted to give him money and tickets, but Ye Hao refused. He was originally asking Lu Bingsheng for help today, so how could he be asked to pay for groceries again.

When the two came back, they found that the yard was very lively.

"Tang Zilan, Zuo Lei, when did you two come here? You didn't tell me in advance. The vegetables I bought are not enough to eat." It was none other than Tang Zilan and Zuo Lei in the yard.

"We both came uninvited, Ye Hao, do you have any objection?" Tang Zilan held her little Bao'er in her arms and chatted with Li Waner, and said when she saw Ye Hao coming back.

"Why do you have any objections? I welcome you to come over. Wan'er, please entertain me while I buy some food. I didn't know you were coming here before, so the food I bought is a bit short." Ye Hao has no objection at all that Tang Zilan and the others can come over. After all, Li Waner didn't have much time to go out and play, so they could chat with Li Waner when they came over.

"Ye Hao, don't go to such trouble. I brought a chicken when I came here. Wan'er has already stewed it..." Seeing that Ye Hao was about to go shopping again, Zuo Lei said that she was just bringing something. .

"Uh, this is so embarrassing. You come to the door and you bring your own ingredients." Bringing your own ingredients reminded Ye Hao of the jokes he saw on the Internet in later generations. He wanted to have hot pot, but there was nothing at home, so he called someone to come and have hot pot. , each person brings a dish, which is enough for a large table.

"It's okay, I, Zuo Lei, am not a freeloader." Judging from Zuo Lei's appearance, she must have gotten over the previous dismissal incident.

"Okay, then you guys wait a while, I'll cook a few dishes, and then we can eat."

"Brother Hao, let me help you." Before Ye Hao could reply, Lu Bingsheng took the fish hanging from Ye Hao's handlebar and started killing the fish.

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After eating, Mile, Maille and Little Bao'er, whom Tang Zilan brought over, started to yawn after playing for a while.

Before Ye Hao and the other adults could coax them to sleep, the three babies fell asleep on the bed themselves.

Tang Zilan was surprised when she saw this. In the past, her little baby had to be coaxed to sleep well during his nap, otherwise he would make all kinds of noises. Why was he so obedient today?

But this is a good thing, Tang Zilan just looked a little confused, and soon returned to normal.