In the context of Hàng Trống painting, explore the Printing and Painting Methods of the Features.
Hang Trong paintings use a half-print, half-painting technique. The images are printed from woodblocks, and the colors are painted over by hand. The paintings only have one black layer first. After printing, the paintings are backed with do paper or wide-format newsprint. It can take up to 3 or 4 days to complete one painting. The woodblocks are made of inkwood or mulberry wood. Traditional inks are made from simple, rustic materials but are elaborate and sophisticated in their production.
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