The Donkey Kong I just bought has developed alkali damage. Don't panic yet. Here's how to deal with it first
刚买的大金刚返碱了，先别慌这样处理。新串到手，兴冲冲准备盘，结果一看籽上泛着一层灰白，还以为买到假货了。其实这是返碱，新籽的正常现象，处理起来也不难。返碱是怎么回事返碱是籽在干透过程中表面析出的一层物质，看着像碱灰，主要藏在纹路和缝隙里。新…
This Rudraksha mala is the first one I have ever broken-in. It is not perfect, but I have deep affection for it.
My first Rudraksha malaSome hobbyists said they want to see real changes during the breaking-in (patina process), not st
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
Admire a set of Rudraksha (small) that has been broken in for three years, with a ruddy and translucent color.
Rudraksha (small) appreciationLooking back at the photos from when I first got it and comparing to now, I can barely bel
When Breaking-in Rudraksha, Do You Need 30% Breaking-in and 70% Brushing? Let Me Explain
Breaking-in and Brushing RatioI’ve been playing with Rudraksha for a few years now. When it comes to breaking-in Rudraks
This Rudraksha has only been through the breaking-in (patina process) for three months, and it has already started to develop a glossy sheen.
Three-Month TransformationSome hobbyists said they want to see real changes during the breaking-in (patina process), not
Can customized Rudraksha be made into Tibetan-style slices? How is the result?
Tibetan Style CustomizationOver the years of doing customization, the most common questions I get are about various deta
