Will it crack if worn in winter? Winter protection for Rudraksha (large). Winter is dry, and I've heard Rudraksha (large) cracks easily—I worry it'll crack as soon as I wear it outside. Will it crack if worn in winter? To be honest, there's a risk, but if winter protection is clear, you won't need to fear cracks.

Causes of winter cracking

Causes of winter cracking: winter is dry, moisture in the seeds is lost, the skin shrinks, and it cracks easily; the temperature difference is large, indoors and outdoors vary greatly, the seeds go from cold to hot, and it also cracks easily. Dryness and temperature difference are the two major causes of winter cracking.

Winter protection

Winter protection: wear the mala (prayer beads) when going out, take it off and let it adjust when entering a room, don't let it go from cold to hot; if not worn for a long time, put the mala (prayer beads) in a sealed bag or cloth bag to keep it moist; if the mala (prayer beads) feels dry, do some breaking-in (patina process) to let the oils nourish the skin.

Handling cracks

Handling cracks: minor cracks are normal, and with long breaking-in (patina process) they can close up, don't panic; for severe cracks, keep humidity and nurture it slowly; for a mala (prayer beads) that cracked in winter, when spring humidity rises, the cracks will become finer. Will it crack if worn in winter? Dryness and temperature difference can cause cracking, pay attention to protection, take off the mala (prayer beads) when going out to adjust to temperature difference, store sealed, and minor cracks will close up with breaking-in (patina process).

To prevent cracks in winter, grasp the two points of dryness and temperature difference. Adjust to temperature difference when going out, keep it moist when storing, and minor cracks will close up with breaking-in (patina process), don't panic.