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How a Custom Chinese Seal Is Made by Hand

How a Custom Chinese Seal Is Made by Hand

A custom Chinese seal begins as a small piece of natural stone. Before it becomes a personal mark, it goes through a slow and careful process: choosing the stone, planning...

How a Custom Chinese Seal Is Made by Hand

A custom Chinese seal begins as a small piece of natural stone. Before it becomes a personal mark, it goes through a slow and careful process: choosing the stone, planning...

How to Choose Text for a Custom Chinese Seal

How to Choose Text for a Custom Chinese Seal

Choosing the text for a custom Chinese seal is one of the most important parts of the design. The words, letters, or symbols you choose will decide not only what...

How to Choose Text for a Custom Chinese Seal

Choosing the text for a custom Chinese seal is one of the most important parts of the design. The words, letters, or symbols you choose will decide not only what...

What Is a Chinese Name Seal? A Beginner’s Guide

What Is a Chinese Name Seal? A Beginner’s Guide

A Chinese name seal is a personal mark carved into stone and used with red seal paste. Today, it can carry Chinese characters, English names, initials, short phrases, or simple...

What Is a Chinese Name Seal? A Beginner’s Guide

A Chinese name seal is a personal mark carved into stone and used with red seal paste. Today, it can carry Chinese characters, English names, initials, short phrases, or simple...