Spring & Autumn Handcraft | Water Cloud Pattern Water-milled Sand Flower | 4mm High-Content Cinnabar | Slim Bracelet

Life is like a dream, A gentle fondness, A quiet listening, The purest joy in the mortal world. **One bead, one charm, one thought, one wish.** A touch of cinnabar red on the wrist is the essence of millennia of culture, a stabilizer for the soul, a guiding red light, a small temple connecting heaven and earth. **Evil spirits stay away, a steady heart achieves all, good fortune naturally follows.** **Original design, elastic cord cinnabar bracelet, custom-made (please note wrist circumference).** 4mm Purple Gold Sand + one 6mm & one 8mm Purple Gold Sand + premium water-milled sand flower **Orders are custom-made and shipped within 3-5 days.** **Slim cinnabar bracelet, exquisite, minimalist, elegant, perfect for layering!!!** (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary depending on equipment, weather, and screen display. Please be aware!) **> Category** Water-milled sand, Emperor sand, Purple Gold Sand, and Crystal Sand are all high-content quality cinnabar. Their **main differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and manufacturing methods**. **「Water-milled Sand」** **True red, with a slight orange undertone. The surface has a warm, matte finish that will become more lustrous with wear, forming a patina.** The manufacturing process involves repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, mixing with water, allowing it to settle, and collecting the upper "turbid liquid." This is then allowed to settle again (the water-milling purification method). The bottom cinnabar mud is air-dried and then pressed using ancient methods. Even on the cross-section, uniform, fine mineral sparkle particles can be seen. **「Emperor Sand」** **The color is closer to true red, with a brighter luster and higher hardness.** The manufacturing process involves crushing, grinding, magnetic separation, water-milling, and high polishing of natural cinnabar ore through multiple stages of purification, followed by ancient pressing methods. Emperor Sand has almost no surface mineral sparkle, but has it internally. The surface is treated with a **high-polishing** process to achieve a metallic texture, especially under sunlight, enhancing its metallic sheen. **「Purple Gold Sand」** **The color is purplish-red, and the hardness is slightly lower than Emperor Sand.** The manufacturing process involves crushing, grinding, and screening natural cinnabar ore through multiple stages, but **without water-milling purification**. Therefore, the surface is less refined and has scattered small mineral sparkle particles, giving a "starry sky" effect. **「Crystal Sand」** **The color is purplish-red and translucent.** These are large cinnabar particles directly chipped from cinnabar ore. The crystal particles are clearly visible on the surface, and under light, each piece is transparent, emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing, Autumn Harvest** **In this world, anything that unfolds, anything poetic, anything beautiful, often happens naturally, just like the changing seasons.** **Learn to slow down, clear your mind, treat life with gentleness, revere the power of time, and let everything grow naturally, like a tree, focused and fearless, growing clear growth rings.** **Our craftsmanship is just the same!!** **> Cinnabar** In the earliest written records, cinnabar was referred to by a single character, "丹" (dān). "丹" is an ideogram. Ancient miners dug wells, and from these wells, they extracted minerals. Thus, the character "丹" is essentially the character "井" (jǐng - well) with a dot in the middle, signifying something extracted from a dug well, which is cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, often a deep red, "朱" (zhū) also means red. Later, cinnabar was called "朱砂" (zhūshā). "丹" and "朱" describe the color, and "砂" describes the shape, referring to irregular granular minerals. The color of cinnabar is enduring. Chinese calligraphy and painting are called "丹青" (dānqīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. An indispensable component of pigments, the "Eight Treasures Seal Paste," also has cinnabar as its main ingredient. From a Feng Shui perspective, cinnabar is collected from minerals that have absorbed the essence of the sun and moon, and it absorbs the positive energy of heaven and earth. Therefore, cinnabar possesses a strong yang magnetic field. We can observe that jade feels cool in the hand, while cinnabar feels warm. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been used in Taoist rituals for drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and suppressing malevolent influences. Cinnabar has always been regarded as a supreme item for enhancing luck, transforming fortune, suppressing evil, driving away malevolent spirits, attracting blessings, and accumulating wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of great fortune, prosperity, and well-being. The "Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing" (Classic of Materia Medica) lists cinnabar as a superior herb, often used in medicinal treatments for calming the spirit, detoxifying, and alleviating insomnia and excessive dreaming. Living in modern times, owning one or two cinnabar artifacts can also cultivate one's character, nourish the eyes, and soothe the heart. **> Identification** **All cinnabar products in our store are high-content cinnabar with a strong sense of weight. You can use the following methods for identification:** >. Burning cinnabar will turn it black. (Please heat it indirectly. It is generally not recommended to burn finished products directly, as it is difficult to control the time and area. If it turns black after prolonged heating, it cannot be restored.) >. Genuine cinnabar can draw an orangey-red line on paper. (To avoid damaging the appearance of the finished product, please choose an inconspicuous area to draw the line, or use the complimentary bead to draw the line.) **> Care** **If cinnabar jewelry does not have metal or plant-based components (such as wood, bamboo, bodhi seeds, etc.), it can be lightly exposed to water, but prolonged soaking is not recommended as it can affect its luster.** **Water contact is not recommended for braided cord styles. After cleaning, allow it to air dry before wearing, as damp cords can lead to excessive moisture on the body, which is not ideal.** 1. Avoid Corrosion Cinnabar is a mineral and insoluble in water, but frequent contact with chemicals like soap and shower gel can cause corrosion. 2. Avoid Contact with Metal Objects The mineral elements in cinnabar can absorb metal ions, causing irreversible darkening or blackening of the cinnabar. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The mercuric sulfide component in cinnabar only releases at temperatures of 380 degrees Celsius. Therefore, as long as cinnabar jewelry is kept away from high-temperature environments, it can be worn with confidence. 4. Avoid Collisions with Hard or Sharp Objects Cinnabar has high hardness but is brittle, so be careful to prevent drops. 5. How to Clean If the cinnabar appears dirty, do not soak it in water, as this can alter its original luster! You can gently wipe it several times with a slightly damp cotton cloth and let it air dry for a while. 6. Oiling Method for Maintenance Apply a layer of white tea oil or olive oil to the finished product, allowing the surface to absorb the oil, making it more lustrous and clear. If applying oil, you can seal it in a brocade box, perhaps wrapping it in plastic film to prevent the oil from staining the brocade lining. 7. Frequent Handling Frequently handle the cinnabar jewelry worn on your body with your hands, allowing the surface to absorb a thin layer of oil. Over time, it will appear more antique and elegant. The actual product is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.