Frequently Asked Questions

An alchemy crystal singing bowl is a quartz singing bowl infused with precious metals, gemstones, or minerals during the crafting process. The metals and stones are bonded to the surface of the bowl under high heat, which gives each bowl its colour, its unique visual character, and a broader spectrum of overtones than a plain quartz bowl.

At SlowMuse Crystals, every bowl is handcrafted from premium pure quartz. Each one is uniquely handmade, so the finish, colour, and small visual details will vary from the photos. We see that variation as part of the bowl's character. It means yours will be one of one.

We ship within the EU, and every bowl is personally blessed by Gabi and arrives with a birth certificate.

A regular crystal singing bowl is made from pure quartz. An alchemy crystal bowl starts with that same pure quartz base, but during the crafting process additional materials can be fused onto or into the surface, such as gold, platinum, gemstones like emerald or amethyst, minerals like moldavite, or other coloured quartz.

Most people choose a bowl in one of three ways. You can use any of them. There is no wrong way.

By chakra. Each of the seven main chakras is associated with a specific note. If you're drawn to a particular area of the body or a colour, start there. Our product pages list the chakra for every bowl.

By size. Bigger bowls produce a deeper, longer-sustaining tone. Smaller bowls produce a higher note with quicker decay. A 6-8 inch bowl is the most common starting point. Sets are popular when you want to play more than one note together.

By feel. Listen to the audio preview on every product page. The bowl that makes you breathe a little differently when you hear it is usually the right one.

If you're still unsure, you can book a free call with Gabi and we'll find a bowl together.

The most common way is with a suede-wrapped mallet, which is included with every bowl and set.

1. Hold the bowl steady on your palm or on a rubber O-ring cushion.
2. Rest the mallet against the outside rim.
3. Press down with even pressure and circle the rim slowly. Feel the friction build.
4. After a few seconds, lift the mallet cleanly away. The bowl will sing on its own.

For a softer, more atmospheric sound, lightly stroke the outside rim without pressure. For a deeper, louder note, press harder and circle faster.

Most bowls will also sing if you tap them gently with a soft mallet. That's a useful technique when you want a short, bright note rather than a sustained tone.

Crystal singing bowls are durable, but the surface can be sensitive to a few things. A short post-session routine will keep yours in good shape for years.

After a session

• Wipe the outside with a soft, dry or very slightly damp cloth.
• Avoid any cleaning product. Water alone is enough.
• Dry it fully before putting it away.

Ongoing

• Store in its pouch or a soft cloth when not in use.
• Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight. UV can slowly shift some colours over time.
• Don't leave it on a cold windowsill in winter. Extreme temperature changes can stress the quartz.
• Avoid hard knocks. A dropped bowl can crack.

Sound care

Bowl tone can feel "muddied" after heavy use. To clear it, place the bowl in moonlight for a few hours, smudge it with sage or palo santo, or play it for a few minutes with a clear intention. Sound clears sound.

Every SlowMuse bowl is made to order and handcrafted. Expect 4-5 weeks from order to delivery.

We ship within the EU. Shipping is free for all products. The price you pay is the final price, no surprises.

You will receive an order confirmation by email as soon as you check out, and a shipping notification with tracking when your bowl is on its way.

We want you to love your bowl. If something isn't right, reach out and we'll find a solution together.

• As each bowl is custom made and handcrafted to order, bowls are not returnable or refundable.

For the full legal version, see our Return Policy.

Yes. At checkout you can pay in instalments with Klarna or Billie. Both let you split the cost into smaller payments, subject to eligibility. The option appears automatically at checkout.

We also accept all major credit and debit cards through Stripe.

Yes. Every bowl in the collection is already uniquely made by hand, but if you'd like a specific size, note, colour, or set combination that isn't currently in the shop, we can often make it for you. Book a call with Gabi and we'll talk through what's possible.

Custom orders typically take the same 4-5 weeks as our standard bowls, sometimes a little longer.

Yes. SlowMuse Sound Training is our certified sound practitioner programme, with small-group in-person and online training for women who want to learn how to play, lead, and hold sound journeys with confidence and care. The full programme lives at slowmuse.co/sound-training.

Yes. Every product page has a sound preview. Tap the small play button next to the bowl name to hear it.

SlowMuse Studio is south of Aarhus, Denmark. At this time we don't have a physical shop you can walk into. We do have our SlowMuse Studio where Gabi uses singing bowls. You can book an in-person session with Gabi. You are also warmly invited to join one of our women's circles, sound events, or cacao ceremonies if you'd like to experience SlowMuse in person.