Intangible cultural heritage in Jinpu | Zhou lost-wax casting

Lost-wax casting, a metal casting technique dating back thousands of years, originated in late Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century-11th century BC) and flourished in the Spring and Autumn and the Warring States Periods  (770-221 BC). Today, this technique has evolved beyond bronze casting and is applied in modern industries and burgeoning handicrafts.

The Zhou Traditional Lost-wax Technique in Jewelry Casting is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of Jinpu New Area in Dalian.

The biggest advantage of lost-wax casting is that it can mass-produce artworks while preserving their delicate and lifelike beauty.

Artworks crafted by Zhou Weiqiu, an inheritor of the Zhou Traditional Lost-wax Technique in Jewelry Casting, undergo twelve procedures, resulting in pieces that exude elegance and exquisite taste.

The preservation and promotion of lost-wax casting is an ongoing journey that requires more people to join and popularize this ancient technique.