Spring Autumn Handcraft | Natural Ore High Content 4mm+6mm Cinnabar Multi-Wrap Thin Bracelet

A fleeting life, like a dream, A gentle affection, A quiet listening, The clearest joy in the mortal world. **One bead, one adornment; one thought, one wish.** Cinnabar is the essence of millennia of culture, a balm for the soul, a guiding light, and a tiny temple connecting heaven and earth. **Evil spirits stay away, a steady heart accomplishes all, and good fortune naturally arrives.** **Original design, elastic cord cinnabar bracelet, custom-made (please note wrist circumference).** 4mm Emperor Sand + 6mm Emperor Sand **If 4mm beads are intended for a 108-bead, three-wrap bracelet, the number of 6mm beads will be adjusted according to your wrist circumference. Please be aware!** Minimalist and elegant style The actual item is even more exquisite and beautiful than the photos. (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary due to different equipment, weather, and screen displays. Please be aware!) **> Category** Shuifei Sand, Emperor Sand, Zijin Sand, and Crystal Sand are all high-content quality cinnabar. Their **primary differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and production methods.** **「Shuifei Sand」** **A true red with a slight orange undertone. Its surface has a warm, matte luster that becomes brighter with wear, forming a patina.** The production method involves repeatedly grinding cinnabar into fine particles to a paste, mixing with water, allowing it to settle, and then collecting the upper "turbid liquid." This is then allowed to settle again for purification (the "Shuifei" method). The cinnabar mud at the bottom is air-dried and then pressed using ancient techniques. Even on a cross-section, fine, uniform mineral flashes can be seen within. **「Emperor Sand」** **Possesses a brighter, truer red hue and higher hardness.** Its production method involves multiple stages of purification from natural cinnabar ore, including **crushing, grinding, magnetic separation, Shuifei, and high polishing**, followed by ancient pressing techniques. Emperor Sand has almost no surface mineral flashes, but they are present internally. The surface is treated with a **high-polishing** process to achieve a metallic sheen, especially striking in sunlight. **「Zijin Sand」** **A purplish-red color with slightly lower hardness than Emperor Sand.** Its production method involves multiple stages from natural cinnabar ore, including **crushing, grinding, and screening**, but it **does not undergo the Shuifei purification process**. Consequently, the surface is less refined and features small, scattered mineral flashes, creating a "starry sky" effect. **「Crystal Sand」** **A purplish-red color, translucent.** These are large cinnabar particles directly chipped from cinnabar ore. The crystals are clearly visible on the surface, and when illuminated, each particle is transparent, emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing, Autumn Harvest** **All unfolding, all poetic, all beautiful things in this world tend to happen 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, allowing everything to grow naturally, like a tree, focusing without fear to grow clear growth rings.** **Our craftsmanship is also like this!!** **> Cinnabar** In the earliest textual records, cinnabar was referred to by a single character, "丹" (dān). "丹" is a pictographic character depicting miners extracting minerals from a well; it is essentially the character "井" (jǐng, well) with a dot in the middle, signifying something taken from a dug mine – that something is cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, often a deep red, "朱" (zhū) also means red. Later, cinnabar became known as "朱砂" (zhūshā), with "丹" and "朱" describing the color, and "砂" describing its shape as irregular granular mineral. The color of cinnabar is famously enduring. Chinese calligraphy and painting are known as "丹青" (dānqīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. Cinnabar is also a key component in the "Eight Treasures Seal Paste," a vital ink for seals. From a Feng Shui perspective, cinnabar is collected from minerals that gather the essence of the sun and moon. It absorbs the pure energy of heaven and earth, thus possessing a strong yang energy field. You might notice that jade feels cool to the touch, while cinnabar held in the hand feels warm. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been indispensable in Taoist rituals for drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and suppressing malevolent forces. Cinnabar has long been regarded as a supreme item for enhancing luck, transforming fortune, suppressing negative influences, dispelling evil, attracting blessings, and accumulating wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of great fortune and prosperity. The "Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing" (Classic of Materia Medica) lists cinnabar as a superior herb, often used in medicinal treatments for its properties in calming the spirit, detoxifying, and alleviating insomnia with excessive dreaming. For us living in modern times, possessing one or two cinnabar artifacts can also cultivate one's character, soothe the eyes, and calm the heart. **> Identification** **All cinnabar products in this store are high-content cinnabar with a significant weight. You can use the following methods for identification:** >. Burning cinnabar will turn it black. (Please heat it through an intermediary. It is generally not recommended to burn the finished product directly, as controlling the time and area is difficult. If it turns black after prolonged heating, it cannot be restored.) >. True cinnabar can draw orangey-red lines on paper. (To avoid damaging the aesthetic of the finished product, please scratch in an inconspicuous area or use a complimentary bead for testing.) **> Care** **If cinnabar jewelry does not have metal or plant-based components (such as wood, bamboo, bodhi seeds...), it can be lightly exposed to water but is not suitable for prolonged soaking, as this can affect its luster.** **Water contact is not recommended for braided cord styles. After washing, it should be air-dried before wearing, as damp cords can lead to excessive moisture, which is not beneficial for the body.** 1. Avoid Corrosives Cinnabar is a mineral and does not dissolve in water. However, frequent contact with chemicals like soap and shower gel can cause corrosion. 2. Avoid Contact with Metals The mineral elements in cinnabar can absorb metal ions, causing irreversible dulling or blackening. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The mercury sulfide component of cinnabar only releases at temperatures of 380 degrees Celsius. Therefore, as long as cinnabar jewelry is kept away from high-temperature environments, it is safe to wear. 4. Avoid Collisions with Hard or Sharp Objects Cinnabar has high hardness but is brittle, so protect it from drops. 5. How to Clean If your cinnabar appears dirty, do not soak it in water, as this can alter its original brilliance! You can gently wipe it several times with a slightly damp cotton cloth and let it air dry. 6. Oiling for Preservation 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 bright. If applying oil, seal it in a brocade box, perhaps wrapped in a layer of plastic wrap to prevent the oil from staining the brocade lining. 7. Frequent Handling Regularly handle the cinnabar jewelry worn on your person. This allows a thin layer of oil from your skin to adhere to the surface, giving it a more antique and elegant appearance over time. The actual item is even more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.