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4 Tips to Avoid Breaking Your Crystal Singing Bowls

9/24/2017

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People often ask me if Alchemy crystal singing bowls are fragile. The answer is no. They are made with a patented 4,000-degree fusion process that makes them molecularly strong and sturdy. With reasonable care, you will never have to suffer the agony of a broken crystal bowl. I've learned the hard way a couple of times, though!

To save you that heartbreak, here are my recommendations:
 
1. Use a quality carrying case when transporting them. To pack the bowls in the case, put each bowl in a plastic bag, cover the rim, and tuck the ends of the plastic bag into the center of the bowl. Then wrap the bowl with bubble wrap or foam sheets. Though these materials are not ecologically preferred, they ensure the safety of your investment. I’ve known people whose bowls broke when they used blankets and homemade bags.

2. When handling the bowls, be mindful and fully focus on what you are doing. No multitasking! For example, after a concert, people always want to talk with me. So, first I talk with them. Then, when it’s time to pack, I say “I need to concentrate on packing now, so I can’t talk anymore.” I also avoid packing and unpacking bowls when I am tired.

3. The most delicate parts of the bowl are the rim and the bottom. Don’t strike the rim directly and harshly. Don’t put anything inside the bowl, such as crystals or even the mallets. Be especially careful not to drop anything into the bowl.

4. Remove jewelry and pendants when playing the bowls to avoid accidental bangs and breakage. If your bowl breaks, it can sometimes be repaired at a nominal charge. Send me a photo for assessment. If it can’t be repaired, I'll offer a sympathy discount of 30% on purchase of a new bowl. 
 
We call repaired bowls “rebirthed” or “morphed” bowls. They return to life with a fuller resonance and deeper wisdom. People always comment on how amazing my morphs sound! Here's a Ruby Morph, currently in stock. It's a 9" true tone F sharp, an outstanding stone of nobility with a powerful vibration that generates spiritual wisdom, health, transformation and wealth.

Some people purchase only morph bowls because they are a great metaphor for how we humans sometimes feel—broken and then, when healed, we are wiser and more beautiful for the experience. The Japanese call this aesthetic Wabi-sabi—acceptance of transience and imperfection.
 
Here’s to a lifetime of blessed journeying with your bowl mates! Kaasay

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18 Comments
Erin Barrows
12/24/2017 07:39:17 pm

Hi love. Tonight my singing bowl was damaged. My niece pulled something off the shelf above it and the item fell into my bowl. It cracked the bottom and there is now am opening. I will send you pics if this is something that you believe you can restore. Oh I do hope so. I am grateful that you have such wisdom to restore bowls. 409-679-7624

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Oakley
6/17/2018 03:30:55 pm

one of my bowls completely shattered as soon as I hit it and I’m wondering if you could do anything with it

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Kaasay
6/18/2018 06:07:54 am

Dear friend, Unfortunately a bowl that is completely shattered cannot be restored. If it is one manufactured by Crystal Tones, I will give you a 30% sympathy discount on a replacement purchase. Contact me if you would like to do that.

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Erin Murphy
6/21/2018 07:49:24 pm

I was having a chakra clearing and the singing bowl broke in half. I was told that a negative spirit is trying to control me and is not happing that im trying to heal and she broke the bowl. Does that sound crazy?

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Sabrina
7/13/2018 02:23:11 pm

Thanks Nancy for those information.
In my case, I was preparing my sound healing session. And unfortunately, my little puppy of 2 months broke 1 of my alchemy crystal bowl. At first, I was angry, but then I realized that I was happier to have her, and at the end it is only material.

I tried to give REIKI to the crystal bowl, to remove any negative energy. I would say it was my favorite one. I don't think I can have it repaired.

Do you think I can do anything to transform in small crystal and use it for healing, and share the power of crystal with others.

Thanks a lot!

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Antonia
7/4/2019 01:40:08 pm

hello! I would like to ask, 3 of my 7 crystal bowls broke completely into pieces. I don't feel okay by throwing them away? But I do feel that it's better to go down into mother earth, like to bury them outside. Is that the case? What did you do in the case that a bowl broke into pieces?

Many thanks,
Antonia

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Kaasay
7/4/2019 02:11:30 pm

I thought about burying the pieces, but was worried someone might dig them up accidentally and get hurt. I though about finding someone to make stained glass art. But the pieces weren’t flat. I thought about making a mosaic. But never had the time. In the end I took said a pray took them to the glass recycling center.

What have other people done?

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laurie clark
7/14/2019 07:49:54 am

Good day,
My D note crystal quartz singing bowl has been cracked...is there a way to order another one with you with discount? I also need a carrying bag for all 8 bowls...are you able to help me with this purchase as well?
Thank you,
Laurie

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Jamyrin
7/28/2019 02:44:29 am

My crystal bowl is broken. Just slightly crack on the inside. I doest have any holes. Can I send you a picture to get your assessment. I brought this for my reiki class on Aug 5th please help

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Shannon McDonald
11/22/2019 07:29:18 am

Can you place smaller bowls inside bigger bowls in the carrier?

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Kat
11/26/2019 09:33:48 am

Hi! I recently let one of my inexperienced friends play my singing bowl last Dan they broke it on the first strike! I am interested in fixing it with Kintsugi... a Japanese method of repairing a broken bowl with gold, but I am not Familiar with this process; I have only heard of it. I am wondering if it was repaired with gold and metal if using the Crystal back together would it be playable again? Or just an ornamental piece.

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Kaasay
11/27/2019 05:05:17 pm

Crystal Tones does not do that sort of repair, though I have heard about it and seen pictures. It would probably just be an ornamental piece though. If you can find someone to do it for you, ask them.

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Melissa link
1/27/2020 05:40:17 am

Hi! Would you/Have you ever travel with your bowls on an airplane? I have been invited to play at a retreat and I would like to know your thoughts on flying with crystal singing bowls before I commit.
In Gratitude

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Nancy Kaasay Watters
2/1/2020 12:58:11 pm

Yes, I know many people who travel with the bowls on airplanes. They use 8" Crystal Tones Cases, which fit in the overhead bins. I also know someone who packed two 10" Crystal Tones cases inside a large marine cooler and sent it as checked luggage.

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Demetruia
5/12/2020 11:56:17 pm

Hello
I put three small crystals
in my crystal singing bowl before I knew not to and it is slightly cracked . I didn't buy it from you. I bought it in 2009 in Lax I can't remember the name of the company. Can I send you a picture of it ? I Love my Crystal Bowl and miss the Healing Tones (C 10")
Hopefully it can be restored. I will appreciate any information you can share with me to get it restored.
Love and High Vibes

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Donna Bartholomew-Balber
7/21/2020 03:36:36 pm

I am devastated..One soft bang and my rose quartz bowl broke...I can't stop crying I feel like I killed it!

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Tracey Ahrendt link
12/28/2020 05:19:29 pm

I have a large crystal Bowl that cracked on the bottom. Can u please contact me so I can send a picture to see if it can be fixed

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Nancy Watters
12/29/2020 08:47:30 pm

You need to contact Crystal Tones to do that. They are the ones who assess the damage and can make repairs. 1 (800) 358-9492‬

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