How to choose the pile shape for custom Rudraksha—what are the characteristics of tall-pile versus short-pile beads?
Profile Shape SelectionMany friends have messaged me privately asking for customization details, so I decided to write a
What Brush Is Best for Rudraksha Base Cleaning—Hard Bristle Brush or Nano Brush
Choosing Base-Cleaning ToolsI've been into Rudraksha for a few years now. What kind of brush is best for the initial bas
What to Pay Attention to When Breaking in Rudraksha in Winter: A Must-Read for Dry-Hand Hobbyists
Tips for Breaking-in (Patina Process) in WinterI've been into Rudraksha for several years now. Let me share what to watc
How to choose the grain for custom Rudraksha: What are the characteristics of honeycomb double dragon and plum blossom respectively
Grain / texture selectionFriends often ask me about custom Rudraksha malas (prayer beads) — how to choose the grain / te
What Brush Is Best for Rudraksha Base Cleaning—Hard Bristle Brush or Nano Brush
Choosing Base-Cleaning ToolsI've been into Rudraksha for a few years now. What kind of brush is best for the initial bas
What to Pay Attention to When Breaking in Rudraksha in Winter: A Must-Read for Dry-Hand Hobbyists
Tips for Breaking-in (Patina Process) in WinterI've been into Rudraksha for several years now. Let me share what to watc
What to watch out for when breaking in Rudraksha in summer: a must-read for sweaty-hand players
Summer Playing TipsI've been into Rudraksha for a few years now, and here's what to watch out for when playing with them
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
Can custom Rudraksha be made into toothless Rudraksha? What are the differences in the breaking-in (patina process) experience?
Toothless CustomizationOver the years of doing customization, the most common questions I get are about various details
I just got this Ping Fei single-coil guitar. What should I do first?
刚到手的平细单圈，**步做什么？平细籽小，新手到手容易手忙脚乱，别急，**步做对了，串就赢在起跑线上。刚到手的平细单圈，三步走稳。**步：逐颗检查**步，逐颗检查。平细籽小，瑕疵更难看，要仔细看：有没有裂、断齿、补修，缝隙里有没有脏污；看皮…
