"Polido Ou Acetinado" is the gist of the art of creation. This Tao is not only concerned with the delicacy of the form, but also the subtlety of the gods.
Anyone who practices craftsmanship seeks all forms at the beginning. The creation of utensils must be based on craftsmanship, fit in size, smooth lines, and fine materials. This is the beginning of "Polido". The craftsman uses his heart and effort, applies all kinds of clever skills, chops wood as a tool, and smelts iron into a blade. They all want to achieve perfection in form. However, only the shapes are sought, but the craftsman's ability has not obtained the essence of craftsmanship.
Then he seeks "Acetinado", which is the injection of divine will. Although things appear from the form, if they have no spiritual connotation, they are just dead things. When craftsmen create things, they should integrate their feelings into them and lead the shape with their intentions. The things they create either embody the reverence for nature, or express the love for life, or contain the philosophy of life. In this way, the utensils have spirits, and the viewer can feel their divine meaning in their shape, just like seeing the heart of a craftsman.
Looking at the masterpieces of ancient times, they all have the way of "Polido Ou Acetinado". In the past, there were good workers who made pottery, whose shape was dignified and simple, and the lines were simple without losing their charm. This is the power of "Polido"; the pottery was painted with landscapes, insects and fish. Although there are a few strokes, the artistic conception is far-reaching. The viewer seems to be in it. This is the wonder of "Acetinado". The two complement each other, so that the artifacts can be otherworldly and passed down for a long time.
Today's artisanal creators should inherit the legacy of the ancient sage and take "Polido Ou Acetinado" as their standard. In shape, keep improving, and constantly sharpen their skills; in God, understand with your heart, and give the artifacts a soul. Only in this way can the artisanal creations glow with new brilliance and leave immortal works in the world.