Crystal Vibes Galaxy Chakra Nesting Sleeves are designed to work with our Crystal Vibes Gemstone Fusion, Empyrean, and frosted bowls, as well as our Himalayan metal bowls. The deep space starfield print wraps the full exterior and continues up the handle, with a chakra symbol on the face of each sleeve corresponding to its size. Crystal bowl nesting sleeves create a padded layer of protection that will allow you to safely nest crystal bowls with a 2" size difference within one another for transport or shipping. These sleeves are made to fit inside our padded carrying cases as well. Size is based on the diameter of the bowl.
Built-In Carry Handle
Each Galaxy sleeve features a wide handle that lets you lift and carry a single bowl. The handle is neoprene backed for comfort against the shoulder, bound in nylon along both edges, and stitched into the body of the sleeve at reinforced anchor points. It makes moving individual bowls between sessions, treatment rooms, and stage setups considerably easy, and it stows neatly inside a carrying case when you are nesting a full set.
Fitted Sizing
This is a fitted product. This sleeve is designed to fit the size indicated in the title and description. The sleeve will not stretch to accommodate a larger size. If you have an 8" bowl, you will need an 8" sleeve. A bowl that is 9" in diameter will require a 9" sleeve to fit snugly, and so on. Galaxy Chakra sleeves are available in sizes 8" through 14".
Approximate size and weight for each individual sleeve is as follows:
Material thickness: 2.8 mm
8" size: 8" diameter - handle 10" x 1.5"
9" size: 9" diameter - handle 11.5" x 1.75"
10" size: 10" diameter - handle 12" x 1.75"
11" size: 11" diameter - handle 14" x 2"
12" size: 12" diameter - handle 14.5" x 2"
13" size: 13" diameter - handle 15" x 2.25"
14" size: 14" diameter - handle 16.5" x 2.25"
The symbol identifies the size of the sleeve, not the note of the bowl inside. Bowl not included.
These sleeves are made with premium neoprene, lined and sealed inside and out to prevent wear. They also feature a nylon finish at the top border and around the handles for increased durability. They are double stitched to create an incredibly well built sleeve. The galaxy graphic is sublimated into the fabric rather than applied to the surface, so it will not peel, crack, or fade with regular handling.
A Note on Frosted Bowls
Frosted crystal singing bowls have a naturally textured exterior, and that fine matte surface grips neoprene more than a polished bowl does. We recommend keeping the clear plastic sleeve your bowl arrived in and leaving it on the bowl underneath the neoprene. It allows the nesting sleeve to slide on and off smoothly, protects the frosted surface during handling, and makes nesting and unpacking noticeably easier when you are moving a full set.
Nesting crystal bowls is always done with a 2" difference in size to accommodate the padding from the sleeves of both bowls. An 8" bowl inside of a 10" bowl inside of a 12" bowl is a perfect and compact stack that can be easily transported in one of our 9-12" cases. An 8-14" seven bowl nesting set can be transported in two 13-16" cases by nesting the 8", 10", 12", and 14" in one case and the 9", 11", and 13" in the second. The same set can be broken into three cases for a lighter load on the person transporting the bowls. In this instance you would pack the 12" and 14" bowls in a 13-16" case, the 9", 11", and 13" bowl in a second 13-16" case, and the 8" and 10" bowl in a 9-12" case.
Care and cleaning:
It’s always a good idea to try and prevent spills or stains from happening if you can. The premium neoprene material of the sleeve is both water resistant and durable. If your Crystal Vibes crystal bowl sleeve does get dirty, spot treat the area with mild soap and water. For set in stains or grime, you can place your sleeve in the washing machine. Wash on its own on a cold, delicate cycle. Lay flat in a shady spot or hang from the line on an overcast day to dry. To get rid of stains, always start with damp towels to rinse off the spot, and remember to finish off with a dry towel to prevent your sleeves from attracting dust. Dust off the dirt from your sleeves with a lint remover or roller.
