Let me show off my 108-bead long necklace. I've been wearing it for about two years now
Showing off my Pingxi 108-bead long mala, after two years of breaking-in it looks like this. Pingxi seeds are small, so
They're all Donkey Kongs, but why can others make theirs look like Oxford Red?
We’re both talking about Rudraksha (large), so why do other people’s pieces break-in to that coveted Oxford red? You see
There’s a lot of grime hidden in the grain of Rudraksha. How do you clean it thoroughly?
Grain cleaningI have been playing with Rudraksha for several years, and a lot of dirt is hidden in the grain of Rudraksh
My Rudraksha hasn’t changed after half a year of breaking-in — is my method wrong?
No changes during breaking-in (patina process)I have been playing with Rudraksha for several years, and my Rudraksha has
How can new buyers avoid pitfalls when purchasing Rudraksha? Be sure to keep these points in mind
New player pitfallsI have been playing Rudraksha for several years. How do new players avoid pitfalls when buying Rudrak
Do you need to wear gloves when breaking-in Rudraksha? It’s different for dry hands and sweaty hands
Breaking-in (patina process) with glovesI've been playing with Rudraksha for several years. When breaking in Rudraksha,
Why Are Your Rudraksha Holes Turning Black? It Might Be This Reason
Darkening around the bead holesI've been breaking in Rudraksha for years now. Why do the holes in your Rudraksha turn bl
Rudraksha left sitting for a while without breaking-in, took it out and found it moldy—what to do?
Dealing with moldI've been breaking in Rudraksha for years now, and left it sitting without handling. Today I'm putting
How long should you break-in (patina process) Rudraksha each day? Too long is actually not good
Breaking-in durationI have been playing with Rudraksha for several years. How long is the appropriate daily breaking-in
Should Rudraksha be oiled? Veteran players say never oil it carelessly
Oil application issuesI have been playing with Rudraksha for several years. Should Rudraksha be oiled? Today I’ve compil
