Cinnabar beads are a common traditional handicraft, which is beautiful and practical and widely loved by people. So how to make cinnabar beads? The following will be introduced in detail from the perspectives of material preparation, production tools and steps.
I. Material preparation
The main materials needed to make cinnabar beads are: cinnabar powder: this is the most critical raw material for making cinnabar beads. Choosing pure cinnabar powder can ensure that the made cinnabar beads are bright in color, colorfast and not easy to break. Accessories: sugar, water, etc. These are used to mix with cinnabar powder.
Second, making tools.
Tools for making cinnabar beads are also very important, mainly including: large bowl: used to mix cinnabar powder and sugar. Spoon: used to stir the mixture of cinnabar powder and sugar. Bamboo stick: used to stir the mixed vermilion powder and sugar to form a small ball. Paper: It is used to spread on the working table of bead making to prevent cinnabar beads from sticking to the working table.
Third, the steps are introduced.
Prepare the required materials and tools. Add proper amount of sugar and water to a large bowl and stir well with a spoon. Add a proper amount of cinnabar powder into the white sugar water, and stir until the cinnabar powder and the white sugar water are evenly mixed.
Stir the mixed vermilion powder and white sugar into balls with bamboo sticks. Be careful not to stir too hard, or the beads will break easily. Put the stirred meatballs on paper to dry, and it will take about 2-3 days to make cinnabar beads.
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The above are the detailed steps and precautions for making cinnabar beads. You can make it according to your own needs. It should be noted that when making beads, we must pay attention to hygiene, and don't let pollutants pollute the beads, otherwise it will affect the color and quality of the beads. I hope everyone can gain happiness in the process of making cinnabar beads and make beautiful cinnabar beads.
Cinnabar is a pure natural mineral with bright red color, which is an ornament to ward off evil spirits. Since ancient times, it has meant to ward off evil spirits and good luck, such as Zhuzhuzhuan in Jizhaotang and Zhusha bracelets. It can also be made into other ornaments.
The efficacy of cinnabar:
1. Cinnabar has sedative, tranquilizing and detoxicating effects. Cinnabar is a compound of mercury, which can inhibit the activity of many enzymes, and it can also play an antibacterial and insect repellent role when worn at ordinary times.
2. Cinnabar can soothe the nerves, clear away heat and detoxify, and is mainly used to treat anxiety, chest tightness, fright, insomnia, madness, epilepsy, sore throat, aphtha, etc. caused by excessive heart fire.