Resin Carvings and Modern Alternatives
Today, many Monkey King figures are made from resin, which is often colored to mimic the appearance of cinnabar, powdered cinnabar can also be added to the resin
Resin offers several advantages: it is lightweight, durable, and less expensive than genuine lacquer. Popular resin Monkey King figures, including small statues, Buddha figures, or snuff bottles, are hand-carved or molded, and may include elaborate details and red coloring to emulate the classic cinnabar appearance
Resin options also allow for creative compositions, such as layered designs and embedded elements, while avoiding mercury exposure associated with cinnabar pigment
Monkey King baby - cinnabar and resin, measuring about 2.5x1.5in
Resin Carvings and Modern Alternatives
Today, many Monkey King figures are made from resin, which is often colored to mimic the appearance of cinnabar, powdered cinnabar can also be added to the resin
Resin offers several advantages: it is lightweight, durable, and less expensive than genuine lacquer. Popular resin Monkey King figures, including small statues, Buddha figures, or snuff bottles, are hand-carved or molded, and may include elaborate details and red coloring to emulate the classic cinnabar appearance
Resin options also allow for creative compositions, such as layered designs and embedded elements, while avoiding mercury exposure associated with cinnabar pigment
Monkey King baby - cinnabar and resin, measuring about 2.5x1.5in
