Model: Cushions
Detailed model description
The name “Cushions” comes from the shape of the links: each one resembles a small cushion. The model is also commonly known as “Orbit Cushions”, because its form really does recall a piece of Orbit chewing gum.
This is one of the most widespread and popular models in the world of worry beads. It is equally well suited to beginners and experienced collectors.
Features and intended use
Cushion worry beads are considered one of the most versatile models. Here, versatility means that they work equally well for different spins, including helicopters and more complex combinations, and for classic flips.
The fully rounded form sits very comfortably in the hand, spins easily and passes smoothly between the fingers. Its tactile quality is a particular strength: every surface is gently shaped and there are no sharp corners.
Additional information based on collectors’ real-world experience
Collectors find that the Cushion model is particularly well suited to expensive and relatively fragile materials such as mammoth ivory , elephant ivory , sperm-whale tooth , walrus ivory, hippopotamus tusk and different kinds of bone.
Although tusks, teeth and bone are dense and hard, density does not automatically mean durability in worry beads. A material can be very dense and still remain fairly brittle. The rounded Cushion form therefore helps protect the piece and extend its working life.
When ordering worry beads in an expensive collector material, Cushions are among the best forms for coping with accidental drops. Their smooth transitions and lack of sharp facets also reveal the pleasant tactile character of mammoth ivory , elephant ivory , sperm-whale tooth , walrus ivory, hippopotamus tusk and bone, because no hard edges meet the hand.