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,
A Rudraksha mala given by a friend; after three years of breaking-in, it has now become a treasure.
Friendship Mala AppreciationAfter playing with Rudraksha for so long, the one I'm most attached to is this mala in my ha
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
The texture of this Rudraksha mala is so full and plump—each bead looks like a little fleshy ball.
Selecting Full-Flesh RudrakshaThis mala is a recent selection I made for a client. The fleshiness of these beads is incr
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
This Rudraksha mala has recorded its two-year transformation from new seeds to fully reddened
Two-Year Change RecordSome hobbyists said they want to see real changes during the breaking-in (patina process), not sto
Picked a 22mm large-bead strand for a client—it looks very imposing when worn
Rudraksha (large) seed selectionThis Rudraksha mala was recently selected for a customer. I selected a string of 22mm la
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
This honeycomb-patterned mala has been through breaking-in (patina process) for a year and a half, and its current color is absolutely stunning
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
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
