Keeping up with breaking-in Rudraksha (large) for a year brought more rewards than I expected
After a year of breaking-in (patina process) on Rudraksha (large), the rewards exceeded expectations. I got this Rudraks
Old Tree King 108 beads are losing color—dyed or normal?
The 108-bead Old Tree King mala is losing color—is it dyed or normal? With 108 beads, the color loss looks more obvious,
How to assess collectible value? Don't judge Rudraksha (large) only by the number of mukhis
How do you judge collectible value? Don't look only at the number of mukhi when it comes to Rudraksha (large). When it c
The single-loop Old Tree King mala has faded. Is it dyed or normal?
The single-loop Old Tree King mala is losing color. Is it dyed or normal? When a mala loses color, beginners tend to pan
Should I move to the next breaking-in stage for a Rudraksha (large) with a rough feel?
If your large Rudraksha feels rough to the touch, is it time to switch stages? As you keep working the mala, the feel su
What is a reasonable price for a fine-grained 108-bead long mala?
What is a reasonable price for a fine-texture 108 long mala? The fine-texture craft is meticulous, and with 108 beads th
It has quite a strong smell—is this normal for new Rudraksha (large) seeds?
味道有点大，大金刚新籽正常吗？新串到手，凑近一闻有股味道，不少新手会担心。大金刚新籽有味道，正不正常，什么味道算正常，说清楚你就不慌了。新籽的味道新籽的味道：新籽带着果实的味道，有点酸涩，是籽本身的味道，属于正常现象。这种味道会随着盘玩慢慢…
Don't Panic When Alkaline Bloom Appears—Here's How to Treat a Smooth, Fine Single-Loop Mala
平细单圈实惠不贵，新手入门常选，很多人问，返碱了别慌，平细单圈这样处理，这个问题问的人多，一次说清楚。返碱是什么返碱是什么？新串的籽表面会析出一层灰白的物质，像碱一样，叫返碱。这是籽的正常反应，不是质量问题，也不是串*了。返碱多出现在缝隙和…
If Your Rudraksha (large) Develops a Dark Brown Patina, It's Most Likely Because This Step Wasn't Done Well
大金刚盘出酱色，八成是这一步没做好。盼着盘出牛津红，结果串盘成了酱色，发暗发乌，心里别提多堵了。盘出酱色，八成是这一步没做好，找到原因还能补救。酱色是怎么来的酱色是怎么来的：汗油堆积过多，不及时刷净，汗油在表面氧化发暗；大汗猛盘，汗液里的盐…
What is a reasonable price for an Old Tree King 108-bead long strand?
What is a reasonable price for a 108-bead long mala of Old Tree King? With 108 beads, the price is higher than a single-
