My dad's Rudraksha has been broken in for six years, and its patina is now like jade.
Six-year-old mala AppreciationToday I was tidying up a drawer and came across some old photos. I compared them with the
This double-dragon grain Rudraksha mala has been through the breaking-in (patina process) for a year and a half, and its dragon-ridge (ridge line) is becoming more and more prominent.
Double dragon-ridge grain transformationThis mala (prayer beads) was picked out from a pile of seeds back in the day, an
My Rudraksha hasn’t changed after half a year of breaking-in — is my method wrong?
No changes during breaking-in (patina process)I have been playing with Rudraksha for several years, and my Rudraksha has
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
How can new buyers avoid pitfalls when purchasing Rudraksha? Be sure to keep these points in mind
New player pitfallsI have been playing Rudraksha for several years. How do new players avoid pitfalls when buying Rudrak
Admire a newly base-finished Rudraksha, the matte texture is really comfortable
Appreciation after the base-cleaning stage is doneLately friends keep asking me how to get started with a new mala, so I
This Rudraksha mala has been broken-in for five years, and its current appearance is enviable
Appreciating a Five-Year-Old MalaAfter playing with Rudraksha for so long, the one I'm most attached to is this mala in
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
Can a custom Rudraksha be made into a long strand of 108 beads? Are there any special considerations?
Custom Long MalaCustomization is simple in some ways and complex in others—the key is making your needs clear. Here's a
