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Hamsa Lava Rock Bracelet Tutorial
Posted by Happy Mango Beads on 23rd Aug 2017
| The Hamsa Hand is an ancient Middle Eastern design symbolizing the Hand of God. It is used in several faiths as a protective symbol. It is said to bring the wearer happiness, luck, health, and good fortune. We paired this hamsa hand bead with black natural lava rock beads to create this light-weight, stylish bracelet. This tutorial would be great for beginners and can be easily modified to create your own unique look. |
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Suggested Supplies:
We used a 2-3mm glass African Trade bead for the accent bead in the center of our hamsa hand bead, but any 3mm or smaller bead will work. This would be a great way to use any little spare beads you may have left over from another project. |
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| This tutorial makes one 7" bracelet. You will have extra lava beads left over. If you need a longer bracelet, you may need a few extra pewter spacer beads. |
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| Start by alternately stringing the lava beads and pewter spacers, beginning with a lava bead. String 8 lava beads and 7 pewter spacers before adding the hamsa hand. Place your 3mm or smaller accent bead inside the center of the hamsa hand bead and threat the wire all the way through. |
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| String the second set of 8 lava beads and 7 pewter spacers and thread on the toggle ring. |
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| Tie a simple loop to secure the toggle ring. |
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| Tie a second loop to create a knot and secure the knot with a dab of stringing glue. Once the glue dries, snip off the extra wire with your wire cutters. |
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| Repeat this process to secure the bar of your toggle, and you're done! |
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In the center bracelet here, we used some 8mm round gemstone beads in place of the black lava rock for an extra pop of color. Browse all of 8mm round lava rock beads and gemstone beads to get inspired! Happy beading! |