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Mala Necklace Tutorial

Get your most favorite precious Gemstone Round Beads to begin creating Allie's Mala Necklace. With your precious gems of choice, Miyuki Seed Beads, Potomac Crystal Disco Balls finished with a tassel and faceted pendant, your bohemian style fashion piece will be complete. Simply use your knotting skills to tie together silk cord while stringing beads, then ta-da, a currently trending accessory will be in your possession!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Mala Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Gemstone Round 6mm - Matte Mojave Turquoise, ~60 Beads
Potomac Crystal Disco Ball 8mm - Metallic Bronze,~7 Beads
Silk Thread - Size 6 - Beige, ~1 Card
Pendant - Faceted Disc Mojave Turquoise, 1 Piece
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Metallic Dark Bronze, ~1 Gram
Silk Tassel 2.5" - Gray, 1 Piece

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Gather your materials: Gemstone Beads, Seed Beads, Crystal Disco Balls, Silk Thread, Tassel, and Pendant.
Stretch the silk cord to prepare it for knotting and threading.
Start with a knot at the end of the silk cord, then add your beads and another knot after each bead or collection of beads.
Incorporate the Crystal Disco Balls and the pendant into your design.
Continue stringing beads and knotting the silk cord, mirroring the pattern on both sides of the necklace.
Finish by tying off the thread ends securely.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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  • BeadTec Clear Rectangular Acrylic Storage Box With 24 Screw Top Vials
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium Real Silver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100
  • Bead Board: Flocked U-Channel Beading Design Board

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Mala Necklace Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Item Description

Get your most favorite precious Gemstone Round Beads to begin creating Allie's Mala Necklace. With your precious gems of choice, Miyuki Seed Beads, Potomac Crystal Disco Balls finished with a tassel and faceted pendant, your bohemian style fashion piece will be complete. Simply use your knotting skills to tie together silk cord while stringing beads, then ta-da, a currently trending accessory will be in your possession!

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Gemstone Round 6mm - Matte Mojave Turquoise, ~60 Beads
Potomac Crystal Disco Ball 8mm - Metallic Bronze,~7 Beads
Silk Thread - Size 6 - Beige, ~1 Card
Pendant - Faceted Disc Mojave Turquoise, 1 Piece
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Metallic Dark Bronze, ~1 Gram
Silk Tassel 2.5" - Gray, 1 Piece

Project Steps

Gather your materials: Gemstone Beads, Seed Beads, Crystal Disco Balls, Silk Thread, Tassel, and Pendant.
Stretch the silk cord to prepare it for knotting and threading.
Start with a knot at the end of the silk cord, then add your beads and another knot after each bead or collection of beads.
Incorporate the Crystal Disco Balls and the pendant into your design.
Continue stringing beads and knotting the silk cord, mirroring the pattern on both sides of the necklace.
Finish by tying off the thread ends securely.