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  • imbecile2

    inspired via IRNlun6

    • strange that we call it sand mandala because it's originally made from finely-ground colored stones, not dyed sand
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    • ^ isn't sand just finely ground coloured stones?microkorg
    • as i know now days they use sand
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    • microkorg, i don't believe so. I read an art forum discussing dyed sands that fade vs ground stone of natural colorimbecile
    • microkorg sorry I misunderstood your question :) stone dust is produced during crushing of mined rock. sand is a natural product
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    • and crushed rock is usually much finer than a natural sand
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    • and also has different chemistry :)
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    • Such a beautiful practice. The destruction of these extremely intricate pieces really sells the concept of impermanence.IRNlun6

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