About this Product
Although there are no real ammonite fossils in this piece, the vibes are unmistakable. This hand-knotted stonework mala is made with aventurine and sea sediment jasper with rose-gold accents, strung on a double-cord. The beads are arranged in a traditional 108-count mala, with three large painted ceramic marker beads to offset each group. The pendant bead is a wirework piece I found at a yardsale made with copper and fossilized coral. Hangs a generous 23” and is great for looping and layering.
RedHawk Workshop
Meet the Maker
A high school STEM teacher who got into fiber arts in a big way during the pandemic (as many of us did). I am passionate about upcycling and sustainability and have incorporated many of my favorite techniques into STEAM-based classroom curriculum and activities I run for our 4H club. Your business helps support my hobby and my students, so thank you for stopping by!
How it’s Made
As a teacher, I got into mala necklaces as part of my own meditation practice and soon grew to love creating them as well. Although mala necklaces are traditionally hand-knotted by artisans, many mass-produced necklaces available these days are simply strung with no knots, or poorly-knotted on cheap cord which stretches over time. I double-string my necklaces on heavy-weight cord and knot them with a special woven knot for greater strength and stretch resistance. I often combine cord colors as well to give a unique contrast look to the beads. I build my mala creations around interesting pendant beads I find at thrift stores, markets, or other random finds. As a result, many of my necklaces will end up being one of a kind!
