Curling: From "Stonehenge" to "Rounded Little Boy"

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Curling: The Amazing Journey from Rock to Glory

Imagine a piece of granite that has been sleeping for hundreds of millions of years, awakened on a foggy island in Scotland, and after a series of thrilling "transformations", it finally becomes a shining star on the ice - curling. This is not only a legend of a piece of stone, but also a wonderful journey from ordinary to extraordinary.

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Rock's "Draft" Conference

The story begins like a grand talent show. In the depths of Ailsa Craig Island and North Wales, countless granite rocks compete for beauty, but only those with hard texture, fine texture and no mica can be selected and embark on the glorious road to becoming curling. These rocks are like works of art carefully carved by nature, waiting to be given new life.

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Cutting: From "Stonehenge" to "Rounded Niche"

Once selected, these rough stones will undergo a "transformation". First, they will be "gently" cut by diamond cables, like mysterious stones freed from Stonehenge. Then, after being carefully carved by circular cutters, they gradually fade away their edges and corners and become round and cute "little boys". Every curling stone must go through this process to ensure that they have a perfect spherical shape.

Drilling and setting: curling's heart surgery

Next, each curling stone undergoes a "heart surgery" - a 16mm hole is drilled in the center to install its "soul" - the handle. A wear-resistant granite slab is also inlaid on the bottom of the stone, just like putting on a layer of "armor" to make it more indestructible. This process is like installing a brave heart for the curling stone, so that it is ready to gallop on the ice.

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Grinding and polishing: The beauty makeover of curling

The "cosmetic transformation" of the curling stone is a delicate job. Diamond grinding discs from coarse to fine are like beauticians of different levels, polishing the curling stone step by step until it is as smooth as a mirror. Finally, a layer of tiny glass beads is sprayed on it, just like a layer of shining star yarn, making it more dazzling on the ice.

"Customized fashion" of the handle

The handle is like a "custom-made fashion" for curling, which must be both beautiful and practical. The craftsmen in the factory will carefully polish each handle to ensure that they are ergonomic and can perfectly integrate with the curling stone. The moment the name and trademark are engraved, it is like giving the curling stone a unique label, giving it its own identity.

The "ultimate test" before leaving the factory

Before officially stepping onto the field, each curling stone must undergo a rigorous "ultimate test". Weight, size, appearance, performance... every indicator must meet the standard to ensure that they perform impeccably on the ice. This is like a rigorous graduation exam, and only the best curling stones can successfully "graduate" and step onto the glorious field.

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Conclusion: The “Avenue of Stars” of Curling

From a rock that has been sleeping for hundreds of millions of years to a shining star at the Winter Games, the journey of curling is full of legends. It is not just a piece of equipment for a sport, but also the crystallization of the wisdom and sweat of craftsmen. Every throw is a tribute to this wonderful journey; every collision is a heritage of the spirit of curling. Let us look forward to these "shining stars" on the ice continuing to write their own legendary stories in future competitions!