A Rudraksha Mala Given by a Friend—After Three Years of Breaking-in, It's Now a Treasure
Friendship Mala AppreciationAfter playing with Rudraksha for so long, the one I'm most attached to is this mala in my ha
This Rudraksha strand, from new seeds to translucent red—two years of changes recorded
Two-Year Change RecordSome hobbyists said they want to see real changes during the breaking-in (patina process), not sto
Admire a freshly cleaned Rudraksha mala—the grain is clear and truly beautiful
Appreciation after cleaningToday, when cleaning up the table, I found a few old photos. Comparing them with the mala (pr
This Rudraksha (small) with honeycomb grain has been breaking-in for a year and a half, and its current color is so beautiful
One and a Half Years of ResultsAfter playing with Rudraksha for so long, the one I'm most attached to is this mala in my
Two Rudraksha malas have been breaking-in for three years; let’s compare them side by side.
Appreciating two strands side by sideToday I was tidying up a drawer and came across some old photos. I compared them wi
This Plum Blossom mound mala has only been in the breaking-in (patina process) for a year, and the changes are already significant
One-year change recordI’ve worn this mala for a long time but never took good photos. Today the weather is nice with goo
Admire a 4-year broken-in old Rudraksha that has already turned jade-like
Appreciation of a 4-year-old vintage mala (prayer beads)The mala in my hand was picked out from a pile of beads back in
This Rudraksha has been broken-in for two years, and its current patina is so smooth and lustrous
Two-year breaking-in (patina process) resultsThe mala in my hand was picked out from a pile of beads back in the day—I n
When Breaking-in Rudraksha, Do You Need 30% Breaking-in and 70% Brushing? Let Me Explain
Breaking-in and Brushing RatioI’ve been playing with Rudraksha for a few years now. When it comes to breaking-in Rudraks
Can customized Rudraksha be made into Tibetan-style slices? How is the result?
Tibetan Style CustomizationOver the years of doing customization, the most common questions I get are about various deta
