Guru beads feature three stringing holes and includes a smaller tower bead, which holds the ends of your stringing material together, as seen in this Lapis and Lace Necklace. These beads are traditionally used in Mala jewelry. Malas are used with a prayer, or mantra, to meditate. Many malas feature a guru bead at the center of the design. This focal bead signifies the end of one round in the prayer circle. Learn how to add this meaningful bead to your jewelry designs.
You will need to use a needle to thread your stringing material through the guru bead. If you are using Griffin silk bead cord to create your jewelry, you can use the included needle. If you are not working with Griffin silk bead cord or if you need extra needles, you can buy them separately. You could also use a big eye needle. Use chain nose pliers to slightly curve the end of the needle.
Nice choice! All or most of the products needed for this project are shown below with quantities. Sometimes we sell out of components and aren’t able to order more from the manufacturer (we know, it is very disappointing to us, too). Use the opportunity to mix up the design and make it yours by substituting similar products or altering the entire color scheme—it’s up to you!
Guru beads feature three stringing holes and includes a smaller tower bead, which holds the ends of your stringing material together, as seen in this Lapis and Lace Necklace. These beads are traditionally used in Mala jewelry. Malas are used with a prayer, or mantra, to meditate. Many malas feature a guru bead at the center of the design. This focal bead signifies the end of one round in the prayer circle. Learn how to add this meaningful bead to your jewelry designs.
You will need to use a needle to thread your stringing material through the guru bead. If you are using Griffin silk bead cord to create your jewelry, you can use the included needle. If you are not working with Griffin silk bead cord or if you need extra needles, you can buy them separately. You could also use a big eye needle. Use chain nose pliers to slightly curve the end of the needle.