It has quite a strong smell—is this normal for new Rudraksha (large) seeds?
味道有点大，大金刚新籽正常吗？新串到手，凑近一闻有股味道，不少新手会担心。大金刚新籽有味道，正不正常，什么味道算正常，说清楚你就不慌了。新籽的味道新籽的味道：新籽带着果实的味道，有点酸涩，是籽本身的味道，属于正常现象。这种味道会随着盘玩慢慢…
Don't Panic When Alkaline Bloom Appears—Here's How to Treat a Smooth, Fine Single-Loop Mala
平细单圈实惠不贵，新手入门常选，很多人问，返碱了别慌，平细单圈这样处理，这个问题问的人多，一次说清楚。返碱是什么返碱是什么？新串的籽表面会析出一层灰白的物质，像碱一样，叫返碱。这是籽的正常反应，不是质量问题，也不是串*了。返碱多出现在缝隙和…
If Your Rudraksha (large) Develops a Dark Brown Patina, It's Most Likely Because This Step Wasn't Done Well
大金刚盘出酱色，八成是这一步没做好。盼着盘出牛津红，结果串盘成了酱色，发暗发乌，心里别提多堵了。盘出酱色，八成是这一步没做好，找到原因还能补救。酱色是怎么来的酱色是怎么来的：汗油堆积过多，不及时刷净，汗油在表面氧化发暗；大汗猛盘，汗液里的盐…
What is a reasonable price for an Old Tree King 108-bead long strand?
What is a reasonable price for a 108-bead long mala of Old Tree King? With 108 beads, the price is higher than a single-
How to achieve a glass-like base? The foundation work for Rudraksha (large) is the key
玻璃底怎么盘出来？大金刚打底是关键。玻璃底，就是串面像玻璃一样光滑透亮，很多玩家追求的目标。玻璃底怎么盘出来，关键在打底，方法说清楚。玻璃底是什么玻璃底是什么：串面经过充分打磨抛光，表面光滑到能反光，像玻璃一样透亮。玻璃底看着**，盘玩手感…
Showing off my single-loop Old Tree King mala, it's been two years of breaking-in and this is how it looks now
The Old Tree King single-strand bracelet isn't cheap, but it's worth it. Many people want to understand why, so let me s
What does Oxford red look like? You'll understand once your Rudraksha (large) reaches this breaking-in stage.
What does Oxford red look like? Once you've broken in a large Rudraksha to this stage, you'll understand. People often t
How long does it take for flat-thread 108 beads to develop glossy sheen?
How long does it take for Pingxi 108 beads to achieve a glossy sheen? Pingxi seeds are small, so achieving a glossy shee
Patina and jade-like translucency—which appears first on Rudraksha (large)?
Patina and jade-like transformation—which comes first for large Rudraksha? People who work with large Rudraksha often ta
Showing off my single-loop flat-fine beads, after two years of breaking-in this is how they look
晒晒我的平细单圈，盘了两年这样了。平细籽小，盘起来精致，两年下来，这条单圈的变化，自己看着都惊喜。晒晒现在的串，也说说两年的心得，给玩平细的朋友看看。现在的样子现在的串，精致又红润。颜色从浅黄变成了温润的红，包浆透亮，串面油润有光；纹路细密…
