Crystal Singing Bowls are quartz crystal vessels that produce resonant sound when vibration is introduced into them. The bowls we carry are made in America from 99.992% pure crushed quartz and heated to about 4000 degrees in graphite molds. Crystal Singing bowls are available in either the Classic Frosted or Alchemy Quartz Crystal.

The quartz used to make the bowls is very pure with no lead or other amendment to reduce its strength. During the proprietary molding process the bowls are heated and cooled in a way that results in a very strong crystalline structure. When vibration is introduced into the resulting bowl using a leather mallet, that crystal structure resonates creating sound. The analogy we use is to think of the suede covered wand as the bow and the bowl as the string of a cello. When the wand (the bow) is moved around the rim of the bowl (the string) the resulting vibration is perceived by the ear as sound.

Each bowl decides its own note! The intangibles of diameter, height, shape and wall thickness all determine the tuning and note. Even the alchemists who make the bowls cannot predict what the tuning will be until the bowl comes out of the furnace for the last time.

Each bowl decides its own note! The intangibles of diameter, height, shape and wall thickness all determine the tuning and note. Even the alchemists who make the bowls cannot predict what the tuning will be until the bowl comes out of the furnace for the last time.

In our experience, the alchemy on the bowls affects the energetic frequency produced by the bowl. Think of it this way, the vehicle is the resonating quartz crystal, while the message is the frequency of the alchemy picked up in the sine wave of the sound produced by the bowl. So when a Rose Quartz bowl is played, the essence of the rose quartz (unconditional love and infinite peace) is transported via the sound.

With a little coaching and practice, Crystal Singing Bowls are simple and easy to play. The sound of a crystal singing bowl is made by softly chiming the side of the bowl with a suede covered wand or circling the outside rim of the bowl with a steady, even-handed pressure. With continued pressure and movement around the rim, the tone initiated by the chime builds in clarity and intensity. All crystal singing bowls have a clear, pure-tone resonance. The larger bowls give off a deeper, more reverberant ring. The medium and smaller bowls have a higher pitched, bell-like clarity and chime.

Bowls can be played by either resting the bowl on its base O-ring or holding the bowl in the palm of your hand balancing the bowl. (Try not to touch the sides with your fingers as they will absorb the bowl’s vibration.) You can think of the bowl as the string of a stringed instrument and the leather wand is the bow. Using the wand, vibration is introduced into the bowl which we perceive as sound. We find that consistency in pace and firmness generate the most pleasing sound. Once the bowl is singing, remove the mallet and allow the bowl to resonate as you tune in and enjoy the energy.

It is important to remember to never over play the Bowl or Gong too hard: keep the energy in balance. Do not make contact at the top of the Bowl while singing. Hold the Bowl in a state of grace with your intention. Every hand movement in handling the Bowl should be done with this presence.

Occasionally you may want to clean your bowls to remove oils and other build-up that can occur with extensive use. Usually a cotton cloth and some water will do the trick. If need be, you can also use a mild dish soap. Never use abrasives cleaners, steel wool or abrasive sponges.

The Alchemy and Master Alchemy bowls start at $700 and range in price up to $3,000 or more, depending upon the kind of bowl and the size. The average price for a master alchemy bowl is approximately $1,200. Prices vary depending on the type, size and alchemy of the bowl. Substantive discounts are available when purchasing mini master sets of 3 and master sets of 7 or more bowls. Classic Frosted Crystal bowls range in price from about $175 and up.