DIY Mala necklace
Malas are traditionally Buddhist prayer beads made of 108 beads for keeping count during mantra mediations. I’ve been looking around for one for awhile but could never find one in the gemstones that I wanted so I decided to make my own.
What you need:
108 beads (gemstone and timber are a nice combination)
Two marker beads for the top and bottom
Beading or embroidery thread.
Beading needle
Step 1.
To make your tassle. Wrap the thread around four fingers until you feel it is thick enough making sure both ends finish on the same side.
Step 2.
Wrap the cord around the end multiple times and then tie off the two ends. Trim the end. You may like to put a small bit of clear nailpolish on the knot if you think it might fray.
Step 3. Pass the needle through the top of the tassle and tie a knot so that the tassle will sit in the middle of the necklace.
Step 4. Put a marker bead on both pieces of thread and tie a double knot.
Step 5. Start putting beads onto one thread and tie a knot (or double knot if you need) to keep the beads separate.
Step 6.
Keep threading all of the beads until both sides match. Tie a double knot, thread the final marker onto both pieces of thread before securing with a final double knot.
On each knot say a little prayer of loving kindness 🙂
Oh i love that Vicki! I will remember that i plan to make another one tonight!
oh this is gorgeous! I love the colors!
Thanks Heather. Its my favourite piece at the moment.
Thank you for sharing! Bless you!
You’re welcome Savita
You’re welcome!