Spring Autumn Handcrafted | Bodhi Gourd High-Content Cinnabar Bracelet | New Year Blessing

**Original design, elastic cord cinnabar bracelet, custom-made (please note wrist circumference).** Specifications: 6mm Emperor Sand, 6mm Purple Gold Sand, Gourd 15*18mm **(The gourd is carved from natural Bodhi seeds, and the color of each piece may vary.)** The actual product is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos. **> Color** All pictures are taken in natural light. Different equipment, different weather, and different screen displays will all result in color variations. Please be aware! **Cinnabar is a natural mineral. Even within the same category of cinnabar, different batches will still have natural color differences.** Purple Gold Sand is a dark red with a noticeable grain. Emperor Sand is deeper than bright red, fine, and lustrous. Raw cinnabar sand is bright red and finer. **Cinnabar ornaments are made by pressing cinnabar powder and amber powder into molds, followed by meticulous hand-carving.** Due to the difference in craftsmanship between round beads and complex carvings, round beads are generally highly polished, exhibiting a glossy effect; complex carvings are micro-polished to ensure clarity and detail of the textures, generally presenting a matte effect. **> Spring Plowing and Autumn Harvest** **In this world, anything that unfolds, anything poetic, anything beautiful, often happens naturally, much like the turning of the seasons.** **Learn to slow down, clear your mind, treat life with gentleness, and respect the power of time. Allow everything to grow naturally, like a tree, focused and fearless, developing clear growth rings.** **Our craftsmanship is just the same!!** **> Cinnabar** The earliest written records refer to cinnabar with a single character, "丹" (dān). "丹" is an ideogrammatic character. In ancient times, mineral veins were excavated from the ground, and minerals were extracted from the wells. Thus, the character "丹" is actually the character "井" (jǐng, meaning well) with a dot in the middle, signifying the extraction of something from a mined well—this something is cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, mostly a deep red, "朱" (zhū) also means red. Later, cinnabar came to be called "朱砂" (zhū shā), where "丹" and "朱" describe the color, and "砂" describes the shape, meaning irregularly granular minerals. Cinnabar's color does not fade over time. Chinese calligraphy and painting are known as "丹青" (dān qīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. The "Eight Treasures Seal Paste," an indispensable pigment, also has cinnabar as its main component. From a Feng Shui perspective, cinnabar is collected from minerals that gather the essence of the sun and moon. It absorbs the positive energy of heaven and earth, thus possessing a strong yang magnetic field. We can observe that jade feels cool to the touch, while cinnabar feels warm when held. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been used in Taoist rituals for drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, suppressing malevolent forces, and more. Cinnabar has always been regarded by people as a supreme item for auspicious fortune, dispelling misfortune, driving away evil, attracting blessings, and accumulating wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of great fortune and prosperity, as well as peace and health. The "Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing" (Classic of Materia Medica) lists cinnabar as a superior substance, often used in medicinal treatments for its ability to calm the spirit, detoxify, and alleviate insomnia and excessive dreaming. Living in modern times, owning one or two cinnabar artifacts can also cultivate one's character and nourish the eyes and mind. **> Identification** **All cinnabar products in this store are high-content cinnabar and have a significant weight. You can use the following methods for identification:** >. Burning cinnabar will turn it black. (Please heat it through an intermediate object. It is generally not recommended to burn the finished product directly, as it is difficult to control the time and area. If it turns black after prolonged heating, it cannot be restored.) >. True cinnabar can draw orange-red lines on paper. (To avoid damaging the appearance of the finished product, please choose an inconspicuous area for drawing lines, or use the gifted bead to draw.) **> Maintenance** **If the cinnabar ornament has no accessories made of metal, wood, or plant materials (such as Bodhi seeds), it can be slightly exposed to water, but it is not suitable for prolonged immersion, as this will affect its luster.** **It is not recommended to get the braided cord wet. After cleaning, it needs to be air-dried before wearing, as wearing damp cords will lead to excessive dampness, which is not good for the body.** 1. Avoid Corrosion Cinnabar is a mineral and does not dissolve in water. However, frequent contact with chemicals such as soap and shower gel can corrode cinnabar. 2. Avoid Contact with Metal Objects The mineral elements in cinnabar can absorb metal ions, causing irreversible darkening and blackening of the cinnabar. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The mercuric sulfide in cinnabar's composition will only be released at high temperatures of 380 degrees Celsius. Therefore, as long as you avoid placing cinnabar ornaments in high-temperature environments during normal wear, you can rest assured. 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 you find the cinnabar is dirty, do not soak it in water, as this will alter its original luster! You can 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 thoroughly, making it more crystal clear and bright. If you apply oil and then seal it in a brocade box, you can wrap it with a common plastic wrap to prevent the oil from staining the brocade box lining. 7. Frequent Handling Frequently handle the cinnabar ornaments worn on your body with your hands, allowing a very thin layer of oil to adhere to the surface. Over time, it will appear more antique and elegant. The actual product is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.