Okay, so I’ve been seeing these tiger eye bracelets everywhere lately, and I finally caved. I’m a sucker for anything that promises a little extra good luck and protection, you know? Plus, they just look cool. So, I decided to make my own! Here is what I did:
Getting Started
First, I gathered my materials. I went online and ordered some tiger eye beads – I opted for the 8mm size because I like a chunkier look. Then I also grabbed some strong, stretchy cord, scissors, and a little bit of glue. That’s really all you need, can you believe it? Super simple.
The Beading Process
Next up, the actual beading. I unwound a good length of the stretchy cord – better to have too much than too little, right? I then started stringing the beads. No real pattern here, just went with the flow. I kept going until it looked like it would fit my wrist comfortably.
- Tip from my experience: I held it up to my wrist every few beads to check the size.
Finishing Touches
Once I had all the beads on, it was time to tie it off. I made a simple square knot – you know, the “right over left, left over right” thing. I pulled it really tight, then did another one for good measure. Just to be extra secure, I added a tiny dab of glue to the knot. Finally, after the glue dried, I trimmed the excess cord, and boom! Done.
The Result
Honestly, I’m pretty stoked with how it turned out! It looks great, and it feels good to wear something I made myself. Whether or not it actually brings me good luck, who knows, but I feel a lot better just wearing it!
