# Small Black Beaten Bowl - 14cm > Small Black Beaten Bowl - 14cm is a 14cm singing bowl. At £39.20 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/small-black-beaten-bowl-14cm968 | | Product type | Tibetan Singing Bowls | | Dimensions | Approx. 14cm | | What's included | One singing bowl | | SKU | tib-84 | | Price | £39.20 | | 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 Small Black Beaten Bowl - 14cm is a 14cm metal singing bowl. Struck or circled around the rim with a mallet, it produces a sustained tone with layered overtones that slowly fades. From the maker: This small, black, beaten singing bowl offers a clean, focused sound wrapped in a dark, understated finish. The softly textured surface gives it a tactile, contemporary look while keeping the form simple and balanced. Size: approximately 14cm. Allow for small variations between batches. ## Traditions (belief, not health claims) Engraved designs such as mandalas, the Om symbol or the Buddha are decorative and devotional; they reflect the traditions the bowls come from. Singing bowls are linked with the Himalayan region. Bowls made there have in long-standing practice been hand-hammered or cast from metal alloys, and many carry engraved mantras or symbols. These are traditions and beliefs, described for interest, not health or medical claims. ## How to use - 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. - Set the bowl on a cushion or your flat, open palm. - Tap the outside wall softly with the mallet to wake the bowl. - Gifting idea: a ready-to-play set is a thoughtful present for a yoga teacher or a friend starting meditation. - Display idea: between sessions, a bowl on its cushion makes a striking shelf or altar piece. - Session idea: strike once at the start of a meditation and let the tone fade completely before you begin. ## Care - Wipe with a smooth, 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 Small Black Beaten Bowl - 14cm used for? Place the bowl on a cushion or your flat, open palm. ### How do I clean the Small Black Beaten Bowl - 14cm? Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth after use. Avoid abrasive metal polish, especially on painted or engraved finishes. ### What size is the Small Black Beaten Bowl - 14cm? About 14cm. Allow for slight variation. ### Is the Small Black Beaten Bowl - 14cm a good gift? Yes, especially for people starting a meditation or yoga practice. Add a little more to your basket to reach free delivery over £40. You can send it to any UK address at checkout. ### How quickly do you deliver in the UK? We deliver to UK addresses in 2–5 working days; £3.95, or free on baskets over £40. ### Can I return the Small Black Beaten Bowl - 14cm? Yes. 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. ### 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 soft, 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. ### How do I look after the Small Black Beaten Bowl - 14cm? Wipe with a fine, dry cloth after use; skin oils can mark the metal. ### How do I use the Small Black Beaten Bowl - 14cm? Place the bowl on a cushion or your flat, open palm. Tap the outside wall gently 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 Small Black Beaten Bowl - 14cm? £39.20. UK delivery is £3.95, or free if your basket is over £40: add £0.80 more to qualify. Delivery usually takes 2–5 working days. ### Is the Small Black Beaten Bowl - 14cm 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 Small Black Beaten Bowl - 14cm look exactly like the photo? Very close, but natural and handmade pieces vary a little in colour, markings and size. ### Is the Small Black Beaten Bowl - 14cm 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 Small Black Beaten Bowl - 14cm 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 by custom 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. More: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/questions/small-black-beaten-bowl-14cm968