Do you need to wear gloves when breaking-in Rudraksha? Dry hands and sweaty hands are different
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
Why Are Your Rudraksha Holes Turning Black? It Might Be This Reason
Darkening around the bead holesI've been breaking in Rudraksha for years now. Why do the holes in your Rudraksha turn bl
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
Rudraksha left sitting for a while without breaking-in, took it out and found it moldy—what to do?
Dealing with moldI've been breaking in Rudraksha for years now, and left it sitting without handling. Today I'm putting
This Rudraksha mala has recorded its two-year transformation from new seeds to fully reddened
Two-Year Change RecordSome hobbyists said they want to see real changes during the breaking-in (patina process), not sto
Can I provide the seeds for custom-made jade carvings myself, and how is the processing fee calculated?
Custom ProcessingCustomization can be simple or complex—the key is to state your requirements clearly. Today I'll go ove
How long should you break-in (patina process) Rudraksha each day? Too long is actually not good
Breaking-in durationI have been playing with Rudraksha for several years. How long is the appropriate daily breaking-in
This honeycomb-patterned mala has been through breaking-in (patina process) for a year and a half, and its current color is absolutely stunning
One and a Half Years of ResultsAfter playing with Rudraksha for so long, the one I'm most attached to is this mala in my
