中国古代烟火制作工艺考略——基于《火戏略》之研究

On the Craftsmanship of the Fireworks in Ancient China——Basing on Huoxilue

黑火药起源于中国古老的炼丹术,其后不仅被应用于军事,也成为烟火的主要原料。清代医药学家赵学敏所著的《火戏略》是有关中国传统烟火制作工艺的专门著作,其中记录并总结了原料加工、基础材料处理、药物配合以及火戏制作技巧等诸多烟火制作技艺和经验,为今人了解古代相关工艺和技术,提供了可资参考的宝贵材料。

Black gunpowder originated from the Alchemy of long standing in ancient China which had not only been used in the military fields,but also become the main raw material for fireworks.The work named Huo xilue(A Brief Introduction of Fireworks Show)written by the distinguished medical expert Zhao Xuemin in the Qing Dynasty focused mainly on the traditional pyrotechnic production processes,which documents and summarizes numerous techniques and experiences in fireworks production like the raw material processing,basic materials processing,drug cooperation and the fireworks manufacture skills.It's available for moderns to comprehend the ancient craftsmanship and science.