This PDF explores the life and work of Andrew Clemens (1857–1894), a self-taught folk artist famed for his sand bottle art. Deaf from childhood, Clemens used naturally colored sand packed into glass bottles—without glue—to create intricate patterns, lettering, and miniature scenes. With few surviving works, his creations are rare and highly valued, exemplifying remarkable patience, skill, and 19th-century folk artistry treasured by collectors worldwide.