Cracking of Rudraksha is often hard to completely avoid during the breaking-in (patina process), and this phenomenon is closely related to its own material properties and changes in environmental humidity.Rudraksha is a natural woody fruit kernel material with an internal cavity structure, which mak...

Breaking-in and Brushing RatioI’ve been playing with Rudraksha for a few years now. When it comes to breaking-in Rudraksha, do you really need 30% breaking-in and 70% brushing? Today I’m putting together all the experience I’ve gained over the years to remind beginners not to make the same mistakes ...

Grain cleaningI have been playing with Rudraksha for several years, and a lot of dirt is hidden in the grain of Rudraksha. Today I have sorted out the experience I have accumulated over these years to remind new beginners not to take detours as I did before.Looking back at when I first started, I kn...

No changes during breaking-in (patina process)I have been playing with Rudraksha for several years, and my Rudraksha has shown no changes after half a year of breaking-in (patina process). Today I have sorted out the experience I have accumulated over these years to remind new beginners not to take ...

New player pitfallsI have been playing Rudraksha for several years. How do new players avoid pitfalls when buying Rudraksha? Today I have organized my years of experience to remind friends who are just starting out not to take detours like I did.Looking back at when I first started, I knew nothing a...

Breaking-in (patina process) with glovesI've been playing with Rudraksha for several years. When breaking in Rudraksha, should I wear gloves? Today, I'll summarize my experience over these years to give a heads-up to beginners so that they don't make the same mistakes as I did and take a detour.Reca...

Darkening around the bead holesI've been breaking in Rudraksha for years now. Why do the holes in your Rudraksha turn black? Today I'm putting together what I've learned over the years to give beginners a heads-up, so you don't take the same detours I did.Looking back at when I first started, I knew...

Dealing with moldI've been breaking in Rudraksha for years now, and left it sitting without handling. Today I'm putting together what I've learned over the years to give beginners a heads-up, so you don't take the same detours I did.Looking back at when I first started, I knew nothing about it. I’d ...