# Small Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 550g) -13cm > Small Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 550g) -13cm is a singing bowl. Priced at £56.00, it is in stock and ships UK-wide 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-shining-bell-metal-handmade-singing-bowl-approx-550g-13cm019 | | Product type | Tibetan Singing Bowls | | Weight | Approx. 550g | | What's included | One singing bowl | | SKU | tib-124 | | Price | £56.00 | | 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 Small Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 550g) -13cm 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) 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 connected with the Himalayan region. Bowls made there have by custom 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 - 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. - For a softer sound, strike rather than rub, and let each tone fade fully. - 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. - Group idea: in sound baths, players space bowls of different sizes around the room for layered tones. ## Care - Wipe with a soft, 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 Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 550g) -13cm used for? Set the bowl on a cushion or your flat, open palm. ### How do I clean the Small Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 550g) -13cm? Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth after use. Avoid abrasive metal polish, especially on painted or engraved finishes. ### What size is the Small Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 550g) -13cm? See the photos and description for scale; one singing bowl. If you need exact measurements, email hello@starseeduk.co.uk before ordering. ### Is the Small Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 550g) -13cm 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 quickly do you deliver in the UK? We deliver to UK addresses in 2–5 working days; delivery is free on this item. ### Can I return the Small Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 550g) -13cm? 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. ### How should I care for my singing bowl? Wipe with a smooth, dry cloth after use; skin oils can mark the metal. ### How do you use a singing bowl? Set the bowl on a cushion or your flat, open palm. Tap the outside wall softly with the mallet to wake the bowl. Circle the rim slowly with even pressure; once it starts to sing, keep the speed steady. ### What does the Small Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 550g) -13cm cost? £56.00. This item qualifies for free UK delivery on its own (orders over £40). Delivery usually takes 2–5 working days. ### Is the Small Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 550g) -13cm in stock? Yes, it's available now and dispatched to UK addresses. ### Is checkout secure? Yes. Payment is by debit or credit card (and the wallets Shopify supports) through secure Shopify checkout. ### Can I order from outside the UK? Not at the moment. We deliver to UK addresses only, usually in 2–5 working days. ### Does the Small Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 550g) -13cm match the pictures? Very close, but natural and handmade pieces vary a little in colour, markings and size. ### Is the Small Shining Bell-Metal Handmade Singing Bowl (approx 550g) -13cm good for a beginner? 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 you deliver to a different address? Yes. Enter the recipient's UK address as the delivery address at checkout. ### What is a singing bowl used for? Singing bowls are traditionally 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 gentle, 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/small-shining-bell-metal-handmade-singing-bowl-approx-550g-13cm019