How to Make a Mala

[@kamalmonga142]

This reply is for Jaelin. In India many people girls and boys start meditating from a very young age sometimes even 6 or 7 years old. You don’t have to be a Buddhist to practice meditation or japam with a mala. All you need is close your eyes , sit in a comfortable way and concentrate . Even if it is for 3 minutes it is good. You can practice any religion . It is just that you are concentration on something superior Best of luck

[@ericas5134]

Thank you for posting this video. It helped me make my first mala. The instructions were clear and I didn't have any problems.

[@beadaholique]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@srinivasanchandramohan4436]

Great technique with easy illustration. Thank you ma'am🙏🙏🌹🌹

[@loungeblogger]

here's a tip for the guru bead: if you pull both threads through one hole it's easier to get one of the strings to the other side because you can push it straight through. this way you only have to get the curve once.

[@beadaholique]

That's a good tip, thanks!

[@deborahaprigliano2088]

Great video! I've made several of my own malas, but have always started at the top of the mala working down to the tassel and tying off by hiding the knot within the tassel. I've always wanted to make a mala by starting with the tassel and working my way up, but never liked any of the other ways that I've seen by tying off the knot by adding slider beads or knots, as I prefer the cleaner look and feel at the top of my malas. I love this option to tie off by hiding the knot within the knotted bead design.

[@douglasjude714]

I guess it's quite randomly asking but do anybody know a good website to stream new tv shows online?

[@rexgage9350]

@Douglas Jude I dunno I use Flixportal. Just search on google after it =) -rex

[@douglasjude714]

@Rex Gage thanks, signed up and it seems to work :) I appreciate it !!

[@rexgage9350]

@Douglas Jude Happy to help :D

[@marykatherineperry2400]

Such wonderful creations. I just love them all. Will be back to learn more. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talents.

[@beadaholique]

Thanks for watching!

[@jarkafoltynkova1807]

This the most beautiful video that I saw how to make a mala. Definitely will do my own one. Thank you for sharing

[@beadaholique]

Thank you Jarka!

[@SafeHavenCollective]

great video, perfect pacing and everything. one side note; there are several links that are coming up as 404 error -jasper 10mm -lapis 10mm -rose quartz 10mm -amethyst 10mm -orange aventurine 8mm -BeadSmith Super-Lon (S-Lon) Cord - Size 18 Twisted Nylon - Capri Blue -Smooth Aromatic Cedar Wood Guru Beads, Round 15mm

[@beadaholique]

Thanks for letting us know. Unfortunately, we can confirm these items have been discontinued. However, we hope you can use these techniques with similar materials. Thank you!

[@tutuldok]

very much a newbie here, i thought she said aslan cord 😅

[@francesarapakis5052]

Very helpful. Hope to see more videos from Beadaholique:)

[@beadaholique]

Thanks Frances, we're still making videos every week with Kat filming at home during quarantine. Looking forward to being back in the studio, but there's a lot of good videos coming up before then too. Glad to have you watching!

[@janiceepperson7511]

Thank you. I love this channel. Very Helpful. Good, clear instructions.

[@dollydial3102]

I love this channel! I really want to make one for myself, but I gotta get 108 matching beads.

[@beadaholique]

For the beads, you should check out our direct site, Beadaholique.com . Thanks for watching!

[@LarimarKriative]

Thank you!! It was easy to follow you and I was able to make my first mala

[@johnabelcher]

Thank you!! Looking into trying to make a mala for myself and this is the best guide I found

[@beadaholique]

Glad it was helpful for you!

[@loungeblogger]

you can also do a double knot by pulling the thread through the loop twice and then pull it tight.

[@damonturnbull5903]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Great tips of the trade.

[@tdeful3342]

That was a wonderful, easy to understand video tutorial. Thank you!

[@pasta1998]

pretty nice i definitely want to make my own mala for my meditation but i think i prefer the traditional tecniche without any use of glue

[@marylou2722]

Great video. I wanted to make a Mala , video made it so easy to figure out. Thanks can't wait to include this to my mediation practice.

[@laurakrukowski3923]

GREAT tutorial thank you!!! Im addicted now....

[@SuperUsername147]

Same. I can’t stop buying beads!! 😂

[@lainkinnie1442]

best tutorial ever, thank you so much. those mala you showed are awesome :)

[@beadaholique]

Thank, so glad you like them!

[@elocinkalil7965]

Thank you for doing such a wonderful and informative video. I really appreciated the quality of it! I can't wait to make my first mala!

[@lynk88888]

Thank you! That was a great tutorial!

[@angelinaneau1427]

Thank you for the explanation for all three types of Malas.

[@lisanoella5642]

Thank you so much! You are an amazing teacher!!

[@angelina22ist]

You have a pleasant voice!

[@Slottpax8698]

I would love to see a video on the Catholic Rosary. Keep my fingers crossed.

[@beadaholique]

Thanks that's a good idea for a project, I'll add it to our suggestions. We have a few nice crosses in stock but if you're looking for a traditional rosary crucifix this is probably the one to go with: beadaholique.com/collections/pendants-charms/products/sterling-silver-cross-crucifix-christian-rosary-pendant-32mm-1

[@sarahlynnetta948]

So clear and helpful, thank you!! 💕 💕

[@beadaholique]

So glad you found it helpful 💖

[@babylonchild8341]

Oh, it's so fun. My cat when you began to speak, run yo my room and go to screen. It so pretty

[@swatirao3594]

Hi I love this video and am trying to do it with slon 210 ( 0.5mm) however when it comes to small beads one has to use force to pull it through the bead. This ends up fraying the thread as I bead through. What is the risk of it breaking ? Also is there a trick to do this without fraying the thread. Any tip is appreciated.

[@beadaholique]

Hi Swati, it sounds like you need a thick chord. S-lon is durable, so if it's lightly frayed in a few spots it should still be ok, but if it's fraying a lot that means the cord is too thick. There are other sizes of S-Lon on the market, the fine 135 cord is just a bit smaller at 0.4mm. I might also suggest silk thread, we have some lovely colors available in a 0.3mm size beadaholique.com/search?type=product&q=Silk+%22Size+F%22&_=pf&pf_t_product_type=0-Product-Type%3ABeading%20Thread

[@marisold.2810]

Amo tu canal, es lo máximo

[@beadaholique]

Muchas gracias!!

[@kimberlyn2356]

What type and size beading wire is best for 10mm gemstone beads?

[@cortlandandrewthomas3035]

So cool ☸

[@beadaholique]

Thanks! 💖

[@Chandrapoint]

Nice

[@anittajensen5741]

great video!

[@mirvaineterp513]

wonderful

[@artistcg]

I posted a question, and apparently my comment was deleted. I simply asked if I should double knot between beads, because many of the beads have larger holes, and they slide right over the knot. I purchased all 8mm beads from Beadaholique, some gemstone, some wood. Or, perhaps a thicker cord other than the S-Lon that is listed (though I already purchased 4 rolls of this). I appreciate the video, just seeking a solution. Thank U!

[@beadaholique]

Sorry to hear about the comment. I do not believe we deleted it. I am wondering if someone mistakingly flagged the comment resulting in its deletion. You can double knot the knots if you like. You could also try Griffin Silk, perhaps a size 16. I have included a link below. www.beadaholique.com/jewelry-making-supplies/beading-thread/griffin-size_16?no_cache=true

[@cbdcrystal2359]

Thanks for sharing this!!! Great tutorial... I still have about 8 mins to go, So forgive me if this is mentioned.... can you tell everyone where we can find stringing beads? Especially ones with 3 holes for the guru bead? Thanks!!

[@beadaholique]

These beads are available on our website, Beadaholique.com. Here is a direct link to the gemstones beads available: www.beadaholique.com/beads-pendants-charms/beads/gemstone-beads Here is a direct link to the guru beads: www.beadaholique.com/wsearch/result/?type_id=&q=3%20hole%20guru%20beads&limit=40&theme=Spiritual&doc_count=23&material_filter=Gemstone Thanks so much!

[@kajadobrowolska1759]

Thank you, that was helpful

[@cuentosdemedianoche2408]

Thank you a great video. One question what type of string do you use? do you have any links you could share with us? thank you again for such a wonderful and detailed video.

[@beadaholique]

The green and orange males use size 18 S-lon, you can see the colors we carry here: beadaholique.com/search?type=product&q=s-lon&_=pf&pf_t_product_type=0-Product-Type%3ABeading%20Cord%20%26%20Ribbon For the heavier white howlite mala we used this nylon coated 49 strand steel wire: beadaholique.com/products/beadsmith-flex-rite-beading-wire-49-strand-018-thick-100-foot-spool-pearl-silver

[@tournesol1967]

Wow that Buddha wood is so beautiful, can you tell me where i can buy those? please and thank you your tutorial was very helping

[@beadaholique]

The Buddha heads are available on our website. Here is a direct link: beadaholique.com/collections/all/products/aromatic-cedar-wood-beads-buddha-head-19mm-1-piece-natural Thank you.

[@karenbitter8857]

Great instructions, how does it work with 2 colors of cord, word has it you need 10 feet of cord to do this project, does Griffin sell any 10 feet cords? no 2?

[@angelinaneau1427]

Jaelin, I hope you are still practicing. God Bless you child.

[@kimmcconnell2155]

Love your work i will for sure try and do this. I've seen some with no knot, you have a spacer in between is that ok to do it like that as well? Also i've seen some made with elastic which can be worn as bracelet or necklace, can you for make a video for that please. Thank you so much and thank you for sharing :)

[@beadaholique]

I will pass along your suggestions to our design department.

[@truddiereif29]

Going through my jewelry stuff today I came across an unfinished Mala and now want to finish it. I figured out how to finish it up but im not completely happy with it since the second silk cording was smaller than the bead hole so the knot didnt stay put. Should I start over? Great video btw

[@beadaholique]

You can restart if you like, or you can add thread if you have enough to tie off. We have a video showing you how to do just that. www.beadaholique.com/how-to-add-additional-griffin-silk-to-a-pearl-knotting-project.html

[@Ourladyrosaries]

Hello there thankyou I’m a complete beginner I’ve never done this before. I bought some waxed cotton 1mm thick and some 8mm beads 1mm hole but the thread won’t go through the hole unfortunately. I haven’t got any of those needles what ones do you recommend? Never seen those before. Any idea on what size mm thread and beads I should use aswell please. Sorry I’m a bit lost. Would love to offer Mala beads aswell as the rosaries I make. Thankyou kindly Carly xx😊

[@beadaholique]

Hi Carly! You have a couple choices. You can find "large hole" beads to work with the 1mm thick cord or switch to a thinner thread. I would recommend S-Lon cord, size #18. Here is a link: beadaholique.com/collections/beading-cord-ribbon?_=pf&pf_v_brand=S-Lon and then the needles are twisted wire needles and here is a link beadaholique.com/products/the-beadsmith-beading-needles-medium-flexible-twisted. You can also try to make a glue needle by dipping the tip of the S-Lon in some white glue, smoothing it out, and letting it dry. This makes it stiffer so it will more easily go through beads. Beads, especially wood and gemstone, vary a lot in their whole size, so I would suggest picking your stringing material first and then finding the beads. I hope this helps!

[@Ourladyrosaries]

@@beadaholique thankyou so very much. It’s so difficult when you first starting out with a project. I bought some tassels but they are very tiny and I can’t thread the cord through so I may have to rethink tassels aswell. I greatly appreciate your help I will be ok I think once I get all the right materials together. It’s just practice. Xxx

[@kimhuff]

I don't see anything in the notes about the cord you're using. I'm I just not seeing it or was the cord omitted?

[@beadaholique]

The cord in is size 18 S-lon, here the two colors we used: beadaholique.com/products/beadsmith-super-lon-s-lon-cord-size-18-twisted-nylon-white-77-yard-spool beadaholique.com/products/beadsmith-super-lon-s-lon-cord-size-18-twisted-nylon-capri-blue-77-yard-spool

[@jaelinblakely]

i'm twelve, i do meditation, yoga, and i'm thinking about becoming a buddhist part of me wonders if i'm not normal for being a buddhist or meditating or doing yoga doesn't seem like normal twelve year olds do. am i not normal?

[@robspinnler8047]

hi jaelin, you sound like a very remarkable 12 year old to me... I think you should consider yourself very special and be thankful you are not a "normal" western 12 year old and i would guess you are probably a very evolved and advanced soul and you have many gifts of love and peace to share with the world. you are very unique at age 12 to be drawn to explore the Self through meditation and yoga and you should cherish your uniqueness and passion. I think you are brave and i'm sorry no one has responded to your question before me... our very challenged planet certainly is blessed that you have taken a lifetime now and im sure will benefit greatly by the kindness, compassion and love you will share with many here. I pray for peace on earth and everywhere for all living beings and i pray you have a very blessed life... Aum Namah Siva Aum

[@nikiatx]

Normal is boring. Embrace your uniqueness!

[@4thecultureco]

Being normal is overrated. Be yourself.

[@amandaf7249]

My thirteen year old meditates and does yoga. So it's not that weird!! Heck you are learning valuable lessons that will help you deal with all that crazy teenage stuff. Keep being you!! :) Namaste'

[@tangledude]

Most great Buddhist teachers and monks started their path as buddhists at 10-12 years old, often joining monasteries

[@kizmit6545]

Awesome

[@CardiganBabe]

Super-Lon vs Griffin Silk Beading Cord - which is stronger for making mala necklaces? Also, I notice you only used 1 thread, how about using 2 threads to make it stronger?

[@beadaholique]

The S-Lon featured in the video is .5mm thick it's size 18 . It's definitely our preferred one for this project.

[@karenbitter8857]

Also, which size needle do I need to bead a mala?

[@rudra5401]

Needle size & name plz

[@FreyStar888]

Hi and thank you for the share =) What size of s lon cord will i need for 8mm semi precious gemstones?

[@beadaholique]

If the holes on the beads are approximately 1mm, we recommend size 18 S-Lon, which is approximately 0.5mm thick. Thanks for watching!

[@FreyStar888]

@@beadaholique Lovely, thank you and Merry Christmas

[@elnaznoshadi7074]

Good

[@valentine572]

Great vid !!!! What is the best kind of thread or cord to use ?

[@beadaholique]

We used Super-Lon nylon chord in size #18 for both of these projects. You can see the colors we carry here: beadaholique.com/search?type=product&q=Super-Lon+%22Size+%2318%22

[@ajoyoga4708]

Thank you for this video ,what cord do you use? Thank you

[@beadaholique]

We use size 18 Super-Lon cord. We carry it in a variety of colors beadaholique.com/search?type=product&q=S-Lon&_=pf&pf_t_product_type=0-Product-Type%3ABeading%20Cord%20%26%20Ribbon&pf_t_size=0-Size%3ASize%2018

[@ernestogalvandelagarza9144]

Hey Beadaholique, where do you get your beads, needles and other working tools?

[@beadaholique]

We're a jewelry supply store ourselves and we buy our supplies from a collection of manufacturers, wholesalers and artisan small businesses. If you're looking for more information on any of the supplies we showed in the video check out our project pages for these malas: beadaholique.com/products/amazonite-tibetan-buddha-mala beadaholique.com/products/orange-aventurine-lapis-zen-style-mala beadaholique.com/products/retired-howlite-zen-mala

[@2719810911]

Actually meditation malas come in the bead numbers of 27, 54 or 108

[@healingartsandstars]

what is the wire needle called so I may purchase it please.

[@beadaholique]

They are flexible twisted needles: beadaholique.com/products/the-beadsmith-beading-needles-medium-flexible-twisted

[@raafam100]

Hi, Can I do this using a beadalon 49 strand wire ? Can I knot it ? Thanks

[@beadaholique]

You can certainly use 49 strand wire for Mala. Half hitch knots will work when you knot beading wire. We do recommend more flexible beading wire if possible, such as BeadSmith Flex-Rite and Soft Flex wires. Thanks for watching!

[@christinavonheidenstam4626]

were can one bay this

[@beadaholique]

Here are some links to our Mala projects: www.beadaholique.com/orange-aventurine-lapis-zen-style-mala.html www.beadaholique.com/amazonite-tibetan-buddha-mala.html Thanks for watching!

[@marieazrak1951]

Where did you find that guru bead at

[@beadaholique]

Hello! We sell them here: beadaholique.com/search?type=product&q=guru+bead some have sold out but some are still in stock.

[@enenenene0989]

What kind of cord are u using? Thank u! 🙏

[@beadaholique]

Super-Lon cord size 18. www.beadaholique.com/jewelry-making-supplies/beading-cord-ribbon/super-lon-cord/size_18

[@sarahmellett9335]

Beadaholique hi can u tell me what size in mm? as Amazon/EBay is not recognising size 18..I’m in the UK many thanks 🙏

[@jmo3145]

Please help!!! Where can I buy the guru beads?

[@beadaholique]

Hi! We have a selection here: beadaholique.com/search?type=product&q=guru+beads. If there is one that you like that is out of stock, you can sign up for a notification to be emailed when it comes back in stock.

[@omegametroyd]

those goobler beads are hard to find

[@beadaholique]

www.beadaholique.com/amazonite-tibetan-buddha-mala.html

[@omegametroyd]

i dont live in US, thanks anyways. I used a normal bigger bead and used a head pin to add a longer bead and the tassel, it didnnt stay centered but it is cute

[@melodine707]

Guru bead.

[@shelljones4880]

What is the name of the thread you use to make the mala? Eslon??

[@beadaholique]

It's called S-Lon (Short for Super-Lon), a twisted nylon thread. You can see it on our site here: beadaholique.com/products/beadsmith-super-lon-s-lon-cord-size-18-twisted-nylon-capri-blue-77-yard-spool

[@aMarita79]

Can I use stretch cord instead of the S-Lon?

[@beadaholique]

You certainly can. You can potentially use your favorite stringing materials, but we used S-Lon because the size is compatible with the beads used and we liked the look of it. Thanks so much!

[@sheronsee]

how thick is a size 18 cord?

[@beadaholique]

It is 0.5mm thick. Thanks for watching!

[@ruccsacc]

I have a wooden mala

[@kaylee9615]

What beads are used in the mala with the Buddha?

[@beadaholique]

All the beads for that piece can be found here: www.beadaholique.com/amazonite-tibetan-buddha-mala.html Thanks for watching!

[@SpookyLizzy]

What is the name of the thread you are using?

[@beadaholique]

This tutorial features BeadSmith Super-Lon (S-Lon) Cord - Size 18 Twisted Nylon - Capri Blue / 77 Yard Spool SKU: XCR-4238 www.beadaholique.com/beadsmith...

[@jamesstaplesv]

CAN I USE HEMP CORD ??

[@beadaholique]

You can certainly use hemp cord. We recommend 0.5mm hemp cord. Thanks for watching.

[@lettidelgado7375]

Is this like a rosary

[@Ksbbeb5]

Letti Delgado - These prayer beads are mainly used by Buddhists. I have yet to see Beadaholic do anything that has to do with Christianity - such as a rosary. They lean more towards astrology, tree hugger, new age type videos.

[@lettidelgado7375]

Kathy Bellinder thank you their so pretty ..

[@Nanzilla]

www.usccb.org/image-library/images/how-to-pray-the-rosary-jpg.gif

[@prizabk]

They r also widely used by Jains in Jainism. V use malas everyday to chant our prayer..

[@teshamiller6001]

Kathy Bellinder lol. this isn't "new age"

[@mexihcahazul171]

Where can I order the beads?

[@beadaholique]

You can order them on our website, Beadaholique.com . We have direct links to the items in the description. Thanks for watching!

[@bierjip1]

Good instruction, nice result, but why do so many ladies start sort of groaning at the end of each sentence?

[@giedreliebute9225]

too long video