Start and complete one entire side of mala: add 18 beads and 18 knots then add one counter bead and one knot. Continue with 36 more beads and 36 knots, which will put you exactly at ½ of the mala. Add one counter bead and a knot (this is the center counter bead and will be at the base of the neck).

Can I make my own mala?

Start and complete one entire side of mala: add 18 beads and 18 knots then add one counter bead and one knot. Continue with 36 more beads and 36 knots, which will put you exactly at ½ of the mala. Add one counter bead and a knot (this is the center counter bead and will be at the base of the neck).

What do you need to make mala?

1. 108 beads in 6 mm or 8 mm size. Use a bead with a hole size of 0.8 to 1 mm.
2. 5 feet of 1 mm waxed cotton or hemp cord. For shorter malas, use a shorter amount of cord. …
3. 1 guru bead. …
4. 1 tassel. …
5. Scissors.
6. Nail polish or glue to coat the ends of the string.