Hamsa Hand Pendant Tutorial
Details
This lesson shows how to make a Hamsa Hand Pendant. The word "hamsa" or "hamesh" means five. There are five digits on the hamsa hand, but the number five has additional symbolic meaning in the Jewish and Islamic traditions. Five (hamesh in Hebrew) represents the five books of the Torah for Jews. It also symbolizes the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, "Heh", which represents one of God's holy names. It symbolizes the Five Pillars of Islam for Sunnis, and the Five People of the Cloak for Shi'ites.In the Jewish religion, the Jewish hamsa hand also symbolizes the Hand of God. Many Jews believe the hamsa pendant symbolizes the Hand of Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron. In the Islamic faith, the hamsa hand symbolizes The Hand of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Mohammed.Many Jews believe that the five fingers of the hamsa hand remind its wearer to use their five senses to praise God. Hamsa hands often contain an eye symbol, which is a powerful talisman against the evil eye. It is most often worn as a hamsa necklace, but can be found as a decorative element in houses, on key chains, on other jewelry items, and is quickly gaining popularity as an amulet in baby carriages. In addition to averting the gaze of the evil eye, it brings its wearer or owner happiness, luck, health, and good fortune.
Material List:
* 16 gauge wire
* 26 gauge wire
* 1 hamsa charm
* 3mm Swarovski crystal bicone
* 2mm metal beads
Tool List:
* Bent nose pliers
* wire cutters
* round nose pliers
* metal mallet
* steel hammering block
* ruler
* mandrel of 1" or a ring mandrel
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Reviews
I love your ring tutorials. I have purchased them all. Ive had fun mixing them up and creatinig one of a kind rings. Thanks so much for the clear easy instructinions. make more :)
I love the tutorials I purchased. The Rivoli Jewel Pendant and the Fantasy Ring. Very easy to follow one of the best Ive purchased every. I usually have to figure out steps on my own but with these tutorials EVERY step was there. Im extremely happy and loved how my ring and pendant turned out. I was able to adjust the pendant to a larger rivoli on my first try without any problems. Thank you so much. Look forward to getting a few more.
Great tutorial! I struggle with my wire wrapping, and this was just challenging enough, and looks intricate when finished!