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Make a black lava chakra bracelet with seven colourful gemstone beads at the front. Plan your fit, string your beads and learn the finishing skills you can use again.
The beads behind the project
Seven gemstones. Black lava. Your own bracelet.
This project uses 10 mm Chakra Mixed Beads and 10 mm Black Lava Rock Beads on one strand of stretch cord. Select one of each of the seven gemstones for the front, then use lava beads to complete the bracelet. A clasp, crimping pliers and a needle are not part of this method.
The seven-stone focal
A 15–16 inch strand contains approximately 39 beads. Choose seven beads: one of each gemstone in the mix. Check your strand before planning extra bracelets; the number of each stone can vary.
View product →The black lava surround
A 15–16 inch strand contains approximately 38 beads. Set aside 14 for the example bracelet, plus a few for adjusting the fit.
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Stringing material
The clear 5 m spool is the cord option for this project. Test it through your actual beads before cutting.
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Gather a ruler or measuring tape, scissors that cut the cord cleanly, and a shallow tray with a soft cloth. Good light helps you spot a rough hole before it damages the cord.
Optional helpers: 11 × 14 inch bead mat and Dazzle-It Bead Stoppers.
Check before stringing
Both gemstone listings give an approximate 1 mm hole, with a stated tolerance of ±0.2 mm. Test the 0.8 mm cord through your actual beads before cutting; it must pass freely. Set aside any bead with a chipped hole or an edge that snags the cord.
Buy the quantities for your chosen pattern and fit. Products are sold separately; open each listing for current availability.
Keep the seven gemstones together as the focal point. The example uses seven lava beads, the seven gemstones below, then seven more lava beads. Tie the ends in the lava section, opposite the colourful focal.
The example: 7 gemstone beads + 14 lava beads = 21 beads. At a nominal 10 mm each, the straight bead line is about 21 cm (8.3 inches). This is a starting layout; test the fit on the actual wrist before tying.
Use one of each stone in the chakra mix. These are the traditional associations listed for this product; natural colours and markings will vary.
Bracelet planner
The seven gemstones stay together. Change the number of black lava beads to plan your bracelet, then check the fit with the actual beads.
Start with 14. Add or remove one at a time. This count is for lava beads only; the seven gemstones are added automatically.
To keep the focal centred, place roughly half the lava beads on each side of it before joining the ends.
Your bracelet layout
Illustrated layout; colours are approximate. Length is bead count × 10 mm laid straight, excluding the knot. It is not the bracelet’s inside circumference or a recommended wrist size.
Lay the beads on your mat in stringing order and take a photo before starting. Keep the seven gemstones together while adjusting the lava count. The natural mix has softer, more varied tones than a uniform rainbow.
Measure the wrist where the bracelet will sit. That measurement helps you start; the trial loop tells you whether the fit is right.
Before the final knot
After stringing, hold the ends securely together over a tray and try the bracelet around the wrist, ideally with a helper. Add or remove beads until it feels comfortable without pulling the elastic tight.
Check that it also passes over the hand without excessive stretching. A larger bead takes up more space inside a bracelet, so a flat measurement alone cannot confirm the fit.
Keep fitting simple
Add or remove lava beads one at a time and keep the seven gemstones together. Divide the lava beads as evenly as possible on either side before tying; an odd count simply leaves one extra on one side.
For a gift, compare with a comfortable bracelet made from similar-sized beads when possible. More fitting help and a cord-length helper →
Tick each step as you go. These ticks stay on this page only and reset when you leave.
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New to knotting? Practise once on spare cord before closing the bracelet. See the knot and finishing guide → · Check adhesive instructions →
Before wearing or gifting, look over the entire bracelet in good light.
No slipping knot, cut cord or sharp tail. Any compatible adhesive has completed its full cure.
It sits comfortably and moves over the hand without force. The beads are not locked onto tightly stretched cord.
The pattern is as intended and there are no chipped holes, rough edges or damaged components.
Keep it looking good: roll it gently over your hand. Remove it for bathing, swimming and cleaning; avoid soaking the bracelet. Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth and restring when the cord shows damage or loses recovery.
Small adjustments are a normal part of learning to bead.
Yes. Test the actual holes and choose cord suited to the beads and their weight. This planner assumes every bead is 10 mm along the stringing direction. If your beads differ in size or shape, use it for colour counts only and measure the real layout.
A neat, secure knot matters more than making it disappear. Do not force it into a hole or cut the tails flush just to hide them. If the hole is too small, keep the closure accessible or revise the design with an appropriate finishing bead.
Recheck the fit with the cord relaxed. Too many beads may make it loose; too few may make it tight. Cord that has lost recovery should be replaced. Use the stretch-bracelet troubleshooting guide →
Try the same technique with another gemstone combination first. When you want to move to a clasp or learn stitched beadwork, check the Bead & Thread Compatibility Guide before choosing a new stringing material and finishing method.
Bring your beads or their product details, your planned pattern and the cord packaging. We can help you check the combination. Contact i-Bead Inc. →
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Last updated: October 19, 2026
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