Testimonials

“So helpful! I don’t have to rely on my phone when I want to be totally disconnected.”

- Bareara

“Good quality and good idea and implementation.”

- Ali

“This is a great gift for our retiring principal who loves meditating.”

- Becky

“This timer is delightful. It performs its function perfectly and beautifully. I was surprised that many other members of my family were immediately drawn to it and also found delight in the elegant simplicity of its design and function.”

- Alyssa

“I've never left an Etsy review before and have had my share of disappointments, so believe me when I say... this is not only the best thing I've ever bought on Etsy, but one of the favorite things that I own. It's beautiful, it's such a clever idea, and it works perfectly. Would recommend this to anyone.”

- Travis

“Really beautiful, is a tad early to the 50 minute mark I wanted but it’s very close.”

- Christopher 

Response from Ben:

“Christopher, the timer is designed to be easily adjustable, so you should be able to get the alarm very close to what you want. We just sent you the directions on how to adjust it."

“Gorgeously made. Exceeded all expectations.”

- Thea

“★★★★★”

- Liese

“Very well crafted item! Love it!”

- Laura

“Very cool item; works as described. The bowl has a lovely sound - I find myself striking it multiple times per day. Arrived days before predicted, and the seller answered my question aout the instruction promptly and cleared up my confusion.”

- Christine

“I LOVE the sound it makes when the sand timer triggers the ball. It is so soothing, I don't get anxious waiting for the sound to alert me.”

- Michelle

“I bought this as a gift for my wife. She had been using her iOS devices as meditation timers - this is so much classier. She loved it - it motivated her to be more diligent in her practice. Beautiful and functional. Also, very cool from an engineering aspect (hourglass and magnets.)”

- Steve

“Contractor’s accidentally broke my first one (and tried to surreptitiously glue it back together 🤪). I loved it so much I immediately ordered a replacement!! Second one is just as lovingly crafted as the first!!”

- Nathan

“Absolutely gorgeous product. Good communication and packaged safely. Timer works great with a soothing chime sound when the ball drops.”

- Jen

“This is a great timer. It is more substantial than I expected and has enhanced my practice. I can now leave my phone completely out of my meditation space and instead rely on this timer.”

- Alex

“This meditation timer is WELL WORTH the price!! It feels incredibly high quality, and works beautifully. The timer itself arrived pristine and was packaged incredibly securely. I would purchase again in a heartbeat!!”

- Alex

“This shop is the real deal. The timer is beautiful, well-made, and was packaged with great care for safe arrival. Many thanks!”

- Allene

“This is so unique, beautiful, and useful! Can't thank you enough for this piece of practical art that allows our family to mark a quiet time to reset, read a book, practice an instrument, or just realize that the passage of part of our day doesn't have to be ruthlessly mechanized and monitored. Thank you!”

- Heidi

“Gorgeous craftsmanship! Fantastic communication with artist as well.”

- Doris

“★★★★★”

- Toni

“Beautiful craftsmanship. The items were packaged carefully. Everything about this piece is beautiful and a work of art.”

- Zach

“Wow. This was a gift and the recipients both remarked multiple times on the amazing quality.”

- Michael

“An absolutely beautiful and well made gift. I want one for myself! I can’t wait to gift this to my person. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.”

- Patricia

“A lovely addition to my massage and yoga practice. Excellent customer service, wrapped with care.”

- Sara

“This is gorgeously crafted! Works exactly as described, completely flawless craftsmanship. I’m a massage therapist and I use mine to time the length of massage sessions. I absolutely adore it!”

- Nathan

“Wow, super well packaged and looks better in real life than the photos. Very cool.”

- Stephen

“So excited to receive my hourglass in time for my birthday! Thank you for the handwritten birthday message! I bought it for my analog room and it's perfect. It's a conversation piece, a friend noted. It was really securely packaged, and looks fantastic on my writing desk.”

- Micha

“This was even better than I imagined. It is beautiful and accurate. The bell rings while there is a little sand left in the timer (I was wondering how this worked with the tilt mechanism). That actually works out great, allowing me to finish my meditation with a different intention but still focused and then slowly returning to the waiting world.

It arrived mechanically correct. So, if you are wondering how the ball mechanism is set at the beginning, rewatch the video on the site. You really do just slide it up the ramp - it does not sink into the trigger cup.

Packaging was eco-friendly and well designed / implemented. I was impressed by everything. It comes with a cleaning cloth and care and maintenance instructions. I couldn't be more pleased.”

- Kindra

“Truly beautiful. I used it for my meditation sit for the first time today, and the Orin bell's true acoustic ring feels like the most natural and uncompromised way to end a sit. There is a stark contrast with using a phone timer with a recorded sound. The spirit of meditation for me is to be in touch, directly. The grounded, physical nature of the Orin bell and the timer is in perfect resonance with this spirit.”

- Parth

“These timers Ben has created are really quite special. These are heirloom quality pieces, and if I ever have a reason to purchase a second one, I wouldn't hesitate, even at twice the price.

With such a unique design, it would be understandable if they were a bit fiddly in practice, but they're not in the least. They work, simply and consistently. When you see them in-person and see how the mechanism works up close, the care that Ben puts into them is obvious. Every detail is thought through and worked out, and Ben's design and craftsmanship are both meticulous.

As a seller, Ben is wonderful. No surprise to find that the person who does work like this is really thoughtful and professional. He puts the same care into practical side of things—communication, packaging, shipping etc.—as he puts into to the rest.”

- Daniel

“Beautiful craftsmanship. High quality. This is a time piece that you will cherish for generations.”

- Christa

“A beautiful product from a creative and talented artist. I'm very pleased with it. Thank you very much, and all the best for the future.”

- Sascha

“Good communication and a well-crafted product.”

- Patrick

“Beautiful! Perfect for my therapy practice and being used to track the time during session— one of a kind piece of functional art that honors my reverence for buddhist therapy. Love it.”

- Emma

“This is a beautifully crafted and practical item for anyone who meditates. I never need to watch a clock to time my sitting. Seller a pleasure to communicate with and item arrived in perfect condition.”

- Ann

“I find every aspect of these lovely timers utterly delightful, from the design to the quality of the materials and the meticulous craftsmanship. The mechanism of the timer is simple yet so ingenious that it brings a smile to my face. Worth every penny and then some!”

- Christopher

“Very carefully packaged. An elegant, useful artifact.”

- John

“I ordered this and customized it for 10 minutes, the seller did a stellar job! Would buy again!”

- Najwa

“My husband's favorite gift. Beautifully crafted and so unique!”

- Traci

“This product is a beautiful handmade product. I use it for my therapy sessions, as a therapist. Even the sand is pretty and sparkly. It was wrapped to ship extremely well in biodegradable packaging! I love putting money in artists hands like this and not into big companies!”

- Miracle

“It's amazing! Well crafted, beautiful, the bowl and ball make such a pretty sound and it's such a thoughtful way to upgrade the standard alarm.

Forewarning, curious cats love it.”

- Dee

“Absolutely THRILLED with this, this is exactly what I was looking for! Incredibly clever design and perfectly executed, I couldn’t be happier with this purchase :-) I HIGHLY recommend this Etsy vendor and this product! Thank you so much!”

- Dara

“This thing is both functional and beautiful. It came shipped so very well wrapped and protected, in eco-friendly packaging. I do a lot of therapy for people and all of my clients find it to be pleasant and visually interesting. It lets people know that I am interested in the balance of nature and technology.”

- Danny