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The Best Cord for Mala-Making
Posted by Emily, The Weekend Mystic on
How to Knot Gemstone Beads the Right Way Making your own mala beads can be a healing and meditative process in itself. Of course, choosing the gemstones to fit your intention is probably the best part, but did you know that the type of cord you choose can have special meaning too? Types of Cord Silk Cord Silk is the strongest thread of all natural materials. 0.8mm silk cord boasts about 40 lbs. of tensile strength – that's pretty darn amazing if you ask me! Plus, it's biodegradable and better for the planet than oil-based synthetics. Silk has been a...