# Extra Large Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 1500g) - 21cm > Extra Large Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 1500g) - 21cm is a singing bowl. At £152.00 it is available now, with UK delivery in 2–5 working days. Singing bowls are associated with the Himalayan region. It suits people starting a meditation or yoga practice. ## Facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | URL | https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/extra-large-shining-bell-metal-handmade-singing-bowl-approx-1500g-21cm984 | | Product type | Tibetan Singing Bowls | | Weight | Approx. 1500g | | What's included | One singing bowl | | SKU | tib-127 | | Price | £152.00 | | Availability | In stock | | Care | Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after use; skin oils can mark the metal. | | Delivery | UK only. £3.95, free over £40; 2–5 working days | | Returns | 14 days from delivery (UK Consumer Contracts Regulations) | | Payment | Card via secure Shopify checkout | | Category | Tibetan Singing Bowls (https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/types/tibetan-singing-bowls) | | Seller | Starseed UK, online only (UK), hello@starseeduk.co.uk | ## Description Extra Large Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 1500g) - 21cm is a metal singing bowl. Struck or circled around the rim with a mallet, it produces a sustained tone with layered overtones that slowly fades. Tibetan Singing Bowls. One singing bowl. ## Traditions (belief, not health claims) Singing bowls are tied to the Himalayan region. Bowls made there have traditionally been hand-hammered or cast from metal alloys, and many carry engraved mantras or symbols. In meditation and sound practice, the bowl's fading tone is used as a focal point, and bowls are often played at the beginning and end of a session. These are traditions and beliefs, described for interest, not health or medical claims. ## How to use - Rest the bowl on a cushion or your flat, open palm. - Tap the outside wall with care with the mallet to wake the bowl. - Circle the rim slowly with even pressure; once it starts to sing, keep the speed steady. - For a softer sound, strike rather than rub, and let each tone fade fully. - Session idea: strike once at the start of a meditation and let the tone fade completely before you begin. - Yoga idea: teachers often sound a bowl or bells to open savasana or to mark the close of class. - Home idea: a short sound practice after work is a simple way to mark the switch from work to rest. ## Care - Wipe with a gentle, dry cloth after use; skin oils can mark the metal. ## Policies - Delivery: UK delivery £3.95, free over £40, 2–5 working days. UK addresses only. - Returns: You can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations; email hello@starseeduk.co.uk to arrange a return and we refund within 14 days of receiving it back. - Payment: Payment is by debit or credit card (and the wallets Shopify supports) through secure Shopify checkout. ## Questions and answers (20) ### What is the Extra Large Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 1500g) - 21cm used for? Stand the bowl on a cushion or your flat, open palm. ### How do I clean the Extra Large Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 1500g) - 21cm? Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth after use. Avoid abrasive metal polish, especially on painted or engraved finishes. ### What size is the Extra Large Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 1500g) - 21cm? See the photos and description for scale; one singing bowl. If you need exact measurements, email hello@starseeduk.co.uk before ordering. ### Is the Extra Large Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 1500g) - 21cm a good gift? Yes, especially for people starting a meditation or yoga practice. It ships free on its own. You can send it to any UK address at checkout. ### How long does delivery take? UK delivery is £3.95, free on orders over £40, and usually arrives in 2–5 working days. ### What is your returns policy? You have 14 days from delivery to cancel under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations. Email hello@starseeduk.co.uk and we'll explain how to send it back; refunds are made within 14 days of receiving it. ### How do I look after the Extra Large Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 1500g) - 21cm? Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after use; skin oils can mark the metal. ### How do I use the Extra Large Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 1500g) - 21cm? Stand the bowl on a cushion or your flat, open palm. Tap the outside wall lightly with the mallet to wake the bowl. Circle the rim slowly with even pressure; once it starts to sing, keep the speed steady. ### How much is the Extra Large Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 1500g) - 21cm? £152.00. This item qualifies for free UK delivery on its own (orders over £40). Delivery usually takes 2–5 working days. ### Is the Extra Large Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 1500g) - 21cm in stock? Yes, it's available now and dispatched to UK addresses. ### How can I pay? Payment is by debit or credit card (and the wallets Shopify supports) through secure Shopify checkout. ### Do you deliver outside the UK? Not at the moment. We deliver to UK addresses only, usually in 2–5 working days. ### Will the Extra Large Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 1500g) - 21cm look exactly like the photo? Very close, but natural and handmade pieces vary a little in colour, markings and size. ### Is the Extra Large Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 1500g) - 21cm suitable for beginners? Yes. Size matters most: small bowls (8–12cm) sound higher and are easy to hold; 15–20cm bowls are versatile; larger bowls give deep, long tones. ### Can I send the Extra Large Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 1500g) - 21cm straight to someone as a gift? Yes. Enter the recipient's UK address as the delivery address at checkout. ### What is a singing bowl used for? Singing bowls are customarily used in meditation, yoga and sound practice. The sustained tone is used as a point of focus and to mark the start and end of a session. We describe this as a practice, not a treatment. ### How do you make a singing bowl sing? Rest the bowl on a cushion or open palm, tap the side once, then run the mallet slowly around the outside of the rim with steady pressure. The tone builds after a few rotations. ### What size singing bowl should I buy? For a first bowl, 12–18cm is a good balance: easy to hold and play, with a full tone. Smaller bowls sound higher; larger bowls are deeper and sustain longer. ### How do you clean a singing bowl? Wipe it with a fine, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive metal polish, especially on painted or engraved bowls, and store it somewhere dry. ### Why won't my singing bowl sing? Usually the pressure or speed is uneven, or something is touching the bowl. Slow down, press more firmly, keep your fingers off the walls and make sure it sits freely on the cushion. More: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/questions/extra-large-shining-bell-metal-handmade-singing-bowl-approx-1500g-21cm984