Lava Stone And Tiger Eye Bead Adjustable Bracelet

A Lava Stone and Tiger Eye bracelet is a beautiful combination of two powerful gemstones, both known for their unique healing properties. Lava Stone is grounding and protective, while Tiger Eye brings courage, strength, and confidence. Together, these stones can create a stunning bracelet that is both stylish and meaningful.

Materials:

1. Lava Stone beads: These are porous, black stones that give a natural, earthy feel. You can use round or flat beads, depending on your preference.
2. Tiger Eye beads: Tiger Eye has a rich golden-brown color with a striking chatoyancy (a reflective quality). Choose beads that complement the size and shape of your Lava Stone beads.
3. Elastic cord (for a stretchy bracelet) or beading wire (if you prefer a non-stretch bracelet with a clasp).
4. Crimp beads (if using beading wire).
5. Clasp (if using beading wire).
6. Spacer beads (optional): You can use silver, gold, or black spacer beads to separate the Lava Stone and Tiger Eye beads, or add some sparkle to the design.
7. Bead needle (optional for smaller beads).
8. Scissors (for cutting the elastic or wire).
9. Glue (optional, to secure knots when using elastic cord).

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare Your Materials

• Elastic cord: Cut the elastic cord to your wrist size, adding 3–4 extra inches to tie knots. If using beading wire, cut a piece about 2–3 inches longer than your wrist size to allow space for attaching the clasp.

Step 2: Plan Your Design

• Decide how you want to arrange the Lava Stone and Tiger Eye beads. You can alternate them, place them in groups, or have them separated by spacer beads.
• You can also mix in some metallic beads (such as silver or gold) to highlight the earthy tones of the stones.
• Common design patterns could be alternating Lava Stone and Tiger Eye beads or creating sections of each stone with spacers in between.

Step 3: String the Beads

• Elastic Cord Method: Start stringing the Lava Stone beads and Tiger Eye beads onto the elastic cord. You can choose to alternate each bead or create clusters of each stone, depending on the pattern you prefer.

• Beading Wire Method: If you’re using beading wire, thread the Lava Stone and Tiger Eye beads onto the wire in your desired pattern. Leave a little extra wire at both ends for attaching the clasp.

Step 4: Check the Fit

• Once all the beads are strung, wrap the bracelet around your wrist to check for fit. Adjust the length by adding or removing beads if needed.