Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan sat in the corner of the jewelry store, holding a cup of cold coffee in her hand, but her eyes drifted out the window.

Qianqian pushed open the door and walked in hurriedly. Qianqian was Zhou Wanwan's best friend and her most trusted advisor.

"Qianqian, you're here just in time." Zhou Wanwan stood up and pulled Qianqian to sit down. "I have an idea and I want to hear your opinion."

"Go ahead, I'm all ears." Qianqian said with a smile, a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

"I want to design the dinner plate into a piece of jewelry, such as a ring in the shape of a dinner plate, or earrings in the shape of a bowl." Zhou Wanwan's voice was filled with excitement. "What do you think?"

Qianqian was stunned for a moment, then she laughed: "Wanwan, your idea is quite bold. But I think it's quite interesting."

"Really?" Zhou Wanwan's eyes lit up. "I was worried that you would think I was crazy."

"How could that be?" Qian Qian waved her hand. "You call this innovation. People nowadays like this kind of novelty. But how are you going to do it?"

"I want to use cloisonné," Zhou Wanwan said. "Cloisonné has rich colors and good texture. The jewelry made from it will definitely be very special."

"Cloisonné?" Qianqian frowned. "This is a technical job. Are you sure you can do it?"

"I plan to ask the master of cloisonné for advice." Zhou Wanwan said firmly, "No matter how difficult it is, I will try."

"Okay, I support you." Qianqian patted Zhou Wanwan's shoulder, "But you have to be careful and don't tire yourself out."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Zhou Wanwan smiled, but she already had a plan in her mind.

Zhou Wanwan found the master of cloisonné, Lao Li, who was a man in his sixties with superb craftsmanship and was well-known locally.

"Master Li, I would like to ask you some questions about cloisonné." Zhou Wanwan said respectfully.

"Oh? You want to learn cloisonné?" Old Li raised his head and looked at Zhou Wanwan. "This is hard work. Can you handle it?"

"I can handle it." Zhou Wanwan said firmly, "I want to use cloisonné to make some jewelry. Can you teach me?"

"Jewelry?" Old Li smiled. "Cloisonné is used to make handicrafts. Are you sure you want to use it to make jewelry?"

"I'm sure." Zhou Wanwan said, "I want to do something different."

"Okay, you have great ambition." Old Li nodded. "But I have to tell you first that the craftsmanship of cloisonné is very complicated. You have to be mentally prepared."

"I understand." Zhou Wanwan said, "I will try my best."

Old Li began to teach Zhou Wanwan the cloisonné craft.

From filigree, blue-dotting to firing, every step requires great patience and care.

Zhou Wanwan studied very hard, but she also found that the cloisonné craft was much more difficult than she had imagined.

"Master Li, why is filigree so difficult?" Zhou Wanwan looked at the crooked lines in her hands, feeling a little frustrated.

"Filigree is the foundation of cloisonné, you have to take your time." Lao Li said patiently, "Practice slowly."

Under the guidance of Lao Li, Zhou Wanwan practiced the techniques of filigree and blue-dotting day after day.

Her fingers became stiff from the long and delicate operation, but she persisted.

Whenever she feels tired, she thinks back to her original idea to create one-of-a-kind jewelry with cloisonné.

One day, when Zhou Wanwan was practicing, she accidentally touched a small bell on the table.

The clear sound of the bell caught her attention, and she suddenly had a new idea.

"Master Li, I have an idea." Zhou Wanwan said excitedly, "I was thinking, if we add a small bell to the ring of the dinner plate, would it be more creative?"

Lao Li stopped what he was doing and thought about it carefully. "A bell? That's an interesting idea. However, the sound of the bell may affect the wearer."

"I understand," Zhou Wanwan nodded, "We can design a bell that can be turned on and off, so that the wearer can decide whether to make it sound according to their own preferences."

Old Li smiled and said, "Girl, you have a lot of ideas. However, making this bell is not easy. You have to find the right materials and craftsmanship."

"I'll find a way." Zhou Wanwan said firmly, "Thank you, Master Li."

After leaving Lao Li's studio, Zhou Wanwan immediately contacted Qianqian. She needed Qianqian's help to find a suitable bell supplier.