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Yongkang Tin Carving Technique Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor

Ying Huasheng

Born into a family of tin sculptors, Ying Huasheng inherited his father, Ying Yegen, a national-level representative inheritor of tin sculpting, an intangible cultural heritage. After his father's passing, Ying Huasheng inherited his father's craft and the "Yegen Tin Art" shop in Zhiying Street Market. The shop's window displays tin sculptures of dragons, phoenixes, cranes, and other lifelike works.

To enhance the aesthetic value of his tin sculptures, Ying Huasheng also innovated on some pieces. For example, when creating "Dragon and Phoenix Bringing Auspiciousness," he added tiny springs to the phoenix's wings, the base of the dragon's tongue, and even the roots of the leaves. Whenever the wind blows, the wings, the dragon's tongue, and the leaves will flutter and make a "ring, ring, ring" sound.

"Pewter carving is a national intangible cultural heritage, and I will definitely pass on this craft!" The small workshop "Yegen Tin Art" on Yongkang Old Street carries Ying Huasheng's dreams and sentiments.

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