- Heungdeoksa Temple
- Composition of Jikji
- Journey of Jikji
- Movable Metal Type Casting Process
- Inscription on the UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
- Online Exhibition : Heungdeoksa, The Birth of Jikji
Movable metal type casting process(beeswax casting method)
- 1Attaching letters of a selected typeface on a frame
- 2Carving letters in relief
- 3Making beeswax branches
- 4Preparing materials for a mold
- 5Priming beeswax branches
- 6Setting up a mold frame
- 7Filling the frame with clay
- 8Drying the clay
- 9Melting beeswax branches
- 10Pouring molten metal into the mold
- 11Cutting off metal letters from the branches
- 12Trimming letters
- 13Arranging letters
- 14Fixing letters with beeswax
- 15Printing
Illustration Source: The Mysterious and Interesting Story of Jikji
Biography of the metal type master craftsman Lim In-ho
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- 2011Juror at the 36th Korea Traditional Handicraft Art Exhibition
- 2010Member of the 5th Committee for State Seal Production, restored 23 kinds of metal type cast during the Joseon dynasty
- 2009Designated National Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 101 as master craftsman of metal type
- 2008Restored 21 kinds of metal type cast during the Joseon dynasty
- 2007Received a commendation from the Director of Cultural Heritage Administration
- 2001Participated in the restoration of Baegun hwasang chorok buljo jikji simche yojeol
