เรื่องรัก ที่ต้องรู้ | #พระปิดตา หลวงปู่เอี่ยม วัดสะพานสูง | EP 172

Love Stories You Need to Know Phra Pidta, Luang Pu Iam, Wat Saphan Sung #amulet It's probably no surprise that when you see a video of the fourth amulet, it often differs from what you're used to. This is because amulets made at the temple are not exactly identical, unlike factory-made amulets. This also applies to the powdered amulet covered in lacquer from Wat Saphan Sung, which has been around for nearly 150 years. We'll have the answer. If the reason for the amulet was to distribute it to those making merit for the Sangha, the resulting powdered amulet covered in lacquer likely used natural ingredients readily available, particularly lacquer, wax, or lac, which were found in almost every household during that era, especially during a time when people primarily traveled by water. Furthermore, if the resin from medicinal trees was used, it would be a medicinal substance in itself, benefiting the user's body and mind. All of this aligns with the ancient formula for creating medicinal amulets, and with the records of older generations that Luang Pu Iam's amulets were made from sacred powder mixed with herbs, medicines, and roots, covered in lacquer. The red pigments are actually lac and wax mixed into the amulet itself. According to a study of the powdered lacquer Phra Pidta amulets from March 4th, if they are old amulets dating back to around 1857, and not from Wat Lak or Wat Luang, if you see imported black lacquer, you won't be able to catch them all. Think back to the state of our country over 150 years ago, when lacquer, resin, lac, or beeswax were readily available and acted as a natural medicinal herb. Lacquer: Things You Need to Know #SacredObjects The nature of lacquer is to use it when it's hot or warm, otherwise it will harden and dry out. Let's look at the basics: when it cools, it contracts, causing the surface of the amulet to wrinkle. The degree of wrinkling depends on the ingredients. This is important because it involves a natural process. We'll continue with this later, as it relates to the transformation of the material and can be used to distinguish between authentic and fake amulets. Almost all lacquer on old powdered lacquered Phra Pidta amulets must be lacquered with resin or lacquer, possibly containing lac or beeswax. It's unusual for almost every household to find it, but black lacquer is rare and must be imported. Unlike today, lacquer is rarer and more expensive than black lacquer. There are many online orders, sometimes with free shipping promotions. They're coated in lacquer, like paint. And most importantly, the authentic beeswax used in the past is expensive now. Phra Pidta, Luang Pu Iam, Wat Saphan Sung Transformation Key Point 4: March says that the entire surface of amulets covered in lacquer must wrinkle. Therefore, when the lacquer shrinks, gaps between the materials must form, right? And we should look at the nature and the changes that occur along these gaps. Oxidation between the Buddha image and the changing atmosphere over 130 years will cause a patina to form. However, the presence or absence of patina isn't enough to distinguish between real and fake. The nature of the patina is crucial. The patina can be thick or thin. If your children or grandchildren watch this video in 50 years, the patina will be even thicker. The key is that the patina will appear all over the amulet. Thick spots gradually become thinner, thin spots gradually become thicker, and they will appear in dots, forming a patina. It's easy to apply a surface treatment, but it's difficult to apply the small details in the gaps to create a natural, distinct look. Therefore, the more different levels of naturalness the amulet has, the better. The more you age, the greater your chances of becoming a monk. Love Stories You Must Know Phra Pidta, Luang Pu Eiam, Wat Saphan Sung