ST-16 | Tourmaline Guru Bead - 11.6 mm

Make tourmaline part of a mala you are creating or refreshing. This guru bead offers a focal finishing detail for a bead arrangement that feels personal.

Give the tourmaline component a clear place in your mala layout by planning the finishing section first. Compare the surrounding bead sequence on a bead board, adjusting the spacing until the arrangement feels balanced to you.

Design & Project Ideas

A guru bead forms a focal finishing point in a mala arrangement. When planning your project, consider the route of the cord through the three-hole design as well as the position of any knots and other finishing components.

• A tourmaline-focused mala project
• a replacement guru bead
• a personal finishing detail

Specifications

• Product code: ST-16
• Material: Tourmaline
• Size: 11.6 mm
• Hole diameter: 1.2 mm
• Design: Three-hole guru bead

Planning Your Beadwork

Use the listed 1.2 mm hole measurement as a starting point when selecting cord. Allow room for the threading route and any repeated passes; the cord may need to be thinner than the stated opening. Test the fit gently before assembling the whole piece.

Lay out your design before stringing and check the finished length, spacing, and knot positions. These are project ideas; choose the other beads and findings to suit your own construction.

Care

Handle gently while assembling. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after use, avoid abrasive cleaners, and store separately from tools and harder components that could mark the surface.

From The Beading Studio

At ZenWenwan, we enjoy the small choices that make beadwork personal. Whether you are beginning a new arrangement or refreshing a piece you already enjoy, take your time with the details and make something your own.