Introduction: Uncover the mystery of walnuts
In the vast world of cultural toys, cultural walnuts have become the favorite of many collectors and enthusiasts with their unique charm and profound cultural heritage. However, have you ever wondered why those seemingly ordinary walnuts can glow with a surprisingly ruddy luster after some careful play? Today, from a professional perspective, we will deeply analyze the selection, play and maintenance of walnuts, and take you into the wonderful world of this cultural treasure.
First, the selection of materials: quality, shape, color, individual, indispensable
Quality: Cortex is king, natural selection
The cortex of the walnut is a symbol of its vitality. A good quality leather should be full, delicate, blemish-free, and as warm as a baby's skin. Naturally formed walnuts will inevitably have defects such as pubic skin and bran skin, which need to be strictly excluded when selecting. In addition, it is also necessary to pay attention to the ripeness of walnuts, which are harvested too early or too late, and their cortex is often difficult to reach the best state. Therefore, the selection of walnuts, the first thing is to look at its cortex, only a good cortex, in order to lay a solid foundation for the follow-up play.
Shape: The shape is upright, symmetrical and harmonious
Shape refers to the shape and shape of walnuts. A good pair of walnuts should be upright and symmetrical in shape, without obvious crooked shoulders and crooked edges. In traditional culture, symmetry and harmony are regarded as a symbol of beauty, and walnuts are no exception. At the same time, the shape of the walnut is also diverse, such as lion head, official hat, boy hat, etc., each shape has its own unique charm and collection value. Therefore, when choosing, it is necessary not only to pay attention to the beauty of the shape, but also to choose the appropriate shape according to personal preferences and collection purposes.
Color: The color of the skin varies from person to person
The skin color of walnuts is mainly divided into two types: red and yellow. The red walnut is bright in color and easy to color, making it suitable for dry hand players; Yellow-skinned walnuts, on the other hand, are relatively calm and take a long time to develop a ruddy sheen, but sweaty players are better able to play to their strengths. Therefore, when choosing walnuts, you need to choose the right skin color according to your own physique and preferences. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the uniformity and naturalness of the skin color, and avoid buying walnuts that have been dyed or artificially treated.
pcs: The right size varies from person to person
Although there is no absolute standard for the size selection of walnuts, it should be appropriate. Walnuts that are too big or too small are not only inconvenient to play with, but may also affect the overall aesthetics. Therefore, when choosing, you should combine your own hand shape and playing habits to choose walnuts of moderate size. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the matching of walnuts, a pair of good walnuts, its size, shape, color and other aspects should be highly consistent, in order to achieve the best visual effect and collection value.
2. Disc play: from jerky to ruddy, the beauty of years of precipitation
Skilled stage: remove astringency and add shine, and the pulp first appears
The process of playing walnuts is a process of transformation from jerky to ruddy. In the mastery stage, players need to remove the jerkiness on the surface of the walnut through continuous play, so that it gradually becomes smooth and shiny. At this stage, players should pay attention to the control of technique and strength to avoid damage to walnuts due to excessive force. At the same time, it is also necessary to keep your hands clean and dry, so as not to attach grease and dirt to the surface of the walnut and affect the subsequent effect of playing.
Red and bright stage: oil oxidation, ruddy gradually appear
When the walnut enters the red and bright stage, players need to pay more attention to details and be patient. At this stage, the oil secreted by the hands will gradually adhere to the surface of the walnut, and after oxidation, the color of the walnut will gradually turn red and moist. In this process, players need to insist on playing every day, and use a brush to regularly clean the impurities and dirt on the surface of the walnuts to ensure the uniformity of coloring and slurry. In addition, care should be taken to avoid exposing walnuts to sunlight or high temperatures, which can affect their color and texture.
3. Maintenance: Careful care can last for a long time
Daily cleaning: Wipe gently to avoid damage
Daily cleaning of walnuts is very important. After playing for a while, a certain amount of dirt and grease will accumulate on the surface of the walnut. At this point, the player can gently wrap the walnuts in a moist warm towel for a while, and then gently wipe them clean with a dry towel. It should be noted that the wiping should be gentle and delicate to avoid damage to the slurry caused by excessive force. At the same time, the use of chemical detergents or hard brushes should also be avoided to avoid irreversible damage to walnuts.
Environmental control: shelter from wind and sun, moisturizing and anti-cracking
The maintenance of walnuts also needs to pay attention to environmental control. Walnuts are afraid of cracking due to rapid loss of water, so they should be avoided by exposing them to wind or sunlight. In winter, pay special attention to keeping warm and moisturizing, and do not put walnuts on the heating or under the air conditioning vent. When not playing, walnuts should be stored in a sealed bag in a cool and dry place to prevent moisture and mildew. In addition, it is necessary to regularly check the preservation status of walnuts to identify and deal with potential problems in a timely manner.