- Origin:
Osmanthus sand, as the name suggests, refers to the protruding yellow sand grains dotted on the surface of the sand pot, which looks like a osmanthus flower, which is very eye-catching.
- Feature:
The so-called osmanthus sand does not mean that it is the same raw ore as purple clay and Duan ni. Osmanthus sand is a kind of prepared mud, which can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty. , the coarse-grained yellow sand on the surface of the pot is like gold stars, which makes people never get tired of it.
- How to make it:
To decorate the teapot with osmanthus sand, some artists spread a little coarse sand on the clay bench, and press the wet mud strips on the coarse sand, so that the surface of the pot is covered with osmanthus sand.
Some artists dipped osmanthus sand into the surface of the pot with their hands. This method especially requires a higher aesthetic vision of the pot maker. It is the top grade that makes the osmanthus sand look natural and has no sense of artificial carving. Otherwise, it is better not to use it. Garnish with grit.