Five lessons from three years of breaking-in (patina process) Rudraksha: beginners can avoid detours
Summary of Three Years of Breaking-in RudrakshaI've been playing with Rudraksha for several years and have summed up fiv
Five mistakes beginners make most often when breaking in Rudraksha — I made them all back in the day
Thinking back to when I first started playing with Rudraksha, I really fell into countless pitfalls. Back then I knew no
It has quite a strong smell—is this normal for new Rudraksha (large) seeds?
Is a strong smell normal for new Rudraksha (large) seeds? When you get a new mala, you might notice a scent when you bri
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
Unevenly patinated Rudraksha (large): how to even out the color and bring it back
The Big Kong has been polished, and the color can still be restored. If the polishing is uneven, with some parts darker
What's the difference between a single-ringed old tree king and an ordinary little golden king?
What is the difference between a single-loop Old Tree King and an ordinary Rudraksha (small)? When beginners pick a Rudr
Admire a pair of old Rudraksha malas that have been through the breaking-in (patina process) for seven years, with thick patina and a jade-like finish.
Appreciation of a 7-year-old mala (prayer beads)Recently, many friends have been asking me how to start with a new mala
This Rudraksha mala has been through the breaking-in (patina process) for half a year, and the color change is already very noticeable.
Half-year transformation recordThis mala in my hand was picked out from a pile of seeds back then, and I never expected
My friend's Rudraksha mala has been through the breaking-in (patina process) for a year; I'm comparing it with mine.
One-year mala comparisonToday I was tidying up a drawer and came across some old photos. I compared them with the mala I
This Rudraksha mala took two years to turn from yellow skin to Oxford red through the breaking-in (patina process).
Oxford red transformationLooking back at the photos from when I first got it and comparing to now, I can barely believe
