Thin grain vs. full grain—which large Rudraksha is easier to break in?
Between sparse grain and full grain, which is easier to break in for Rudraksha (large)? When choosing Rudraksha (large),
After changing three brushes, I finally understood the process of breaking-in (patina process) for 108 beads with flat fine brushes
Many beginners want to try a long mala, and their first choice is the fine-textured 108 beads. After switching three bru
When choosing Rudraksha (large), should you prioritize density or grain?
When choosing Rudraksha (large), should you prioritize density or grain? When selecting a mala (prayer beads), both grai
Will a flat fine single-strand mala get unevenly colored when broken-in by a sweaty hand?
For those with sweaty hands breaking in a flat fine single-loop mala, will the patina become uneven? Players with sweaty
A few quick ways to tell good from bad skin quality on Rudraksha (large)
大金刚皮质好*，这几招一眼分辨。皮质是大金刚的底子，皮质好*决定盘玩上限，新手选串，最该练的就是分辨皮质。大金刚皮质好*，这几招一眼分辨，学会了选串不吃亏。看光泽看光泽：皮质好的籽，表面有自然的光泽，油润透亮；皮质差的籽，表面干涩，光泽暗淡…
After switching through three brushes, I finally figured out the base prep for the Old Tree King 108 beads
After switching brushes three times, I finally figured out the breaking-in (patina process) for the Old Tree King 108. W
Rudraksha (large) water-sink test: how big is the difference between doing it and not doing it?
How much difference does a water submersion test make for large Rudraksha? When buying a mala, people often say to test
After trying three different brushes, I finally figured out the proper base preparation for the Old Tree King single-loop mala
After switching brushes three times, I finally figured out the base prep for a single-loop Old Tree King. During base pr
How to choose the shape of large Rudraksha? Pumpkin-shaped, short-stout, high-profiled, check out this article
How to choose the shape of Rudraksha (large)? Pumpkin, short, and tall shapes explained here. When selecting Rudraksha (
After four months of color chasing, the color difference of flat-textured 108 beads is finally even
I chased the color for four months, and the color difference on the Pingxi 108 is finally even. The Pingxi seeds are sma
