Crystal Magic Mala

1. Cut a length of C-Lon bead cord (CLC) approximately five feet long. Fold a piece of tape across the CLC on one end and attach the Big Eye needle to the other end.

2. String seven 8mm wooden beads onto the CLC.

3. String one 8mm Swarovski crystal.

4. String fourteen 8mm wooden beads.

5. String one 8mm Swarovski crystal.

6. String sixty six 8mm wooden beads.

7. String one 8mm Swarovski crystal.

8. String fourteen 8mm wooden beads.

9. String one 8mm Swarovski crystal.

10. String seven 8mm wooden beads, for a total bead count of 108.

11. Remove the tape and needle from the CLC. Center the beads on the cord and hold both strands together to tie an overhand knot.

12. Tighten the knot, leaving some space on the cord for the beads to move freely.

13. Working below the knot string one 8mm crystal onto both strands of CLC.

14. Tie an overhand knot below the crystal to secure.

15. Begin building the tassel by wrapping the C-Lon Micro cord (CLMC) around a rigid book or bead board approximately 8" in height.

16. Continue wrapping the CLMC around the board approximately 120 times.

17. Remove the loop of CLMC from the board and cut the tail end from the spool.

18. Cut a piece of CLMC approximately 12" long. Tie this piece around the tassel at the center point.

19. Make a square knot with the CLMC to secure the tassel.

20. Center the tassel below the crystal, between the two strands of CLC.

21. Tie the CLC around the middle of the tassel and pull to secure.

22. Wrap one strand of CLC around the tassel.

23. Wrap the other strand of CLC around the tassel in the opposite direction.

24. Make a square knot with the two strands of CLC on the underside of the tassel.

25. Complete the square knot and pull tight to secure.

26. Add a drop of Hypo Cement to the knot.

27. Trim the two strands of CLC close to the knot.

28. Cut through the looped ends of the tassel.

29. Dip the tassel into water and dry with a towel, smoothing out the CLMC.

30. Cut a length of CLC approximately 12" long and tie it around the tassel.

31. Wrap each strand of CLC around the tassel twice in opposite directions. This will create a tight coil, binding the tassel together.

32. Tie the CLC into a square knot, centering it over the coils on the front of the tassel.

33. Apply a drop of Hypo Cement to the knot and trim the CLC leaving a small tail.

Jasper

Labradorite

Tourmaline

Carnelian

Moonstone

Fluorite