DIY Bracelet Kit – Black Lava, Hematite & Rose Quartz

DIY Bracelet Kit – Black Lava, Hematite & Rose Quartz

A ready-to-make bracelet kit with three complementary bead strands and stretch cord. Mix matte black lava with metallic hematite and soft pink rose quartz accents, or make separate bracelets from each strand. No clasp is needed — the bracelets slide on and off with stretch cord.

What’s included

• 1 × 6mm black lava strand — 64 natural volcanic lava stone beads on a 37cm strand, hole about 1mm. Naturally porous, so they work as essential oil diffuser beads.
• 1 × 6mm hematite strand — about 65 non-magnetic synthetic hematite beads on a 40cm (15.7 inch) strand, hole about 1mm. A dark metallic finish that contrasts with the matte lava.
• 1 × 4mm rose quartz strand — about 85 dyed rose quartz beads on a 35cm (14.7 inch) strand, hole about 1mm. Smaller pink beads that work well as spacers or on their own for a finer bracelet.
• 1 × 10m clear stretch cord — flat elastic crystal string, enough cord for many bracelets (cut about 25cm per bracelet, including extra for knotting).

How many bracelets?

An average adult wrist is about 18cm (7 inches). That is roughly 30 beads if you use only 6mm beads, or a mix such as 12 × 6mm black lava, 12 × 6mm hematite, and 9 × 4mm rose quartz spacers (about 18cm).

This kit makes 5 adult bracelets in that mixed pattern. After five bracelets there are 4 lava and 5 hematite beads left, plus about 40 rose quartz beads — nearly enough for a thin rose quartz bracelet or a child’s one. Bigger wrists would get fewer.

• 5 mixed bracelets using lava, hematite and rose quartz spacers in each one, or
• 2 black lava bracelets and 2 hematite bracelets, with the rose quartz used as accents or a finer fifth bracelet.

The 10 metre cord reel will more than cover those bracelets, with cord left for later projects.

How to make a stretch bracelet

1. Measure your wrist, or use 18cm (7 inches) for an average adult size. Add about 6–7cm for knotting, and cut that length of stretch cord (about 25cm in total).
2. Thread your beads in the pattern you like. A simple mixed pattern is 2 lava, 2 hematite, 1 rose quartz spacer, repeated until the beaded length matches your wrist.
3. Check the fit around your wrist before tying. Add or remove a bead or two if you need to.
4. Tie a surgeon’s knot or a tight double knot, pull it snug, and trim the tails close to the knot. A small drop of jewellery glue on the knot is optional.
5. Slide the knot inside a bead hole if you can, so it sits out of sight.

Aromatherapy diffuser tip

Black lava stone is naturally porous. Put one drop of your favourite essential oil on two or three lava beads, let it soak in for a minute, then wear the bracelet. The scent is released slowly through the day. Add another drop when the scent fades. Apply oil to the lava beads only, not to the hematite or rose quartz, if you want those beads to keep their polish.

Specifications

• Lava beads: 6mm round, 64 beads, 37cm strand, hole about 1mm, natural black lava stone
• Hematite beads: 6mm round, about 65 beads, 40cm strand, hole about 1mm, non-magnetic synthetic hematite
• Rose quartz beads: 4mm round, about 85 beads, 35cm strand, hole about 1mm, dyed rose quartz
• Cord: 10 metres of clear flat elastic crystal string
• Suitable for 18cm / 7 inch adult wrists (adjust the bead count for a smaller or larger size)