So what kind of wenwan gourd is a good gourd, and how should I choose it? Sister Wen Wan's suggestion is mainly from the following aspects:
First, the gourd should be thoroughly dried, with good shape and correct core.
second, the gourd should feel like falling off its hands. The heavier the gourd, the higher the density, so the growth period of the gourd should be longer.
third, the gourd should have a round and smooth feel when you pinch it.
fourth, the lining should be chaff, thick and elastic like a sponge pad. In jargon, it is made of porcelain skin chaff.
5. The skin color of the gourd should be clean, and it must be as clean as water. In the jargon, it should be a pool of water.
6. Never want a gourd with pale skin, because the gourd must have been soaked in medicinal liquid.
7. Pick up the gourd and ask the taste of the lining and skin with your nose. The gourd that has not been tampered with should give off a rich and natural gourd fragrance. If the inner lining and outer skin of the gourd have pungent taste or no taste at all, this shows that the gourd itself has been tampered with, and it is resolutely not allowed.
Generally, mature gourds are pale yellow after peeling and air-drying, and when held in the palm of your hand, there is a crisp "squeaking" sound from the crisp gourd seeds hitting the inner wall of the gourd, which is a good gourd. With the passage of time, the color will gradually turn dark yellow, and the color will gradually turn brown and purple after long-term sunshine. In addition, collectors will enjoy it with their hands for a long time, and the surface of the gourd will have a layer of natural patina, which is more crystal clear and bright.
The quality of the gourd is not only important in appearance, but also more important in the thickness of the wall. The wall thickness is sufficient for the growth of the gourd, free from pests and diseases, long in growth cycle and pure in variety. It is suitable for carving and branding, and it is easy to carve in the hands of artists, and it can be preserved for a long time. Handicrafts can be collected and played for hundreds of years.