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Hamsa Hand Pendant Tutorial

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. I t 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.

Materials:

·5-6" inches of 18-16 gauge wire or (buy a 1" wire frame and skip this step)·2.5-3' ft of 26 gauge wire (soft is better)

·5-3mm Swarovski bicone crystals

·6-2mm silver beads·1 Hamsa charm.

Tutorial uses ¾ inch long. Should have filigree or attachment spots/holes.

Tools:

·Wire Cutters·Round nose pliers

·Small 1"+ mandrel or ring mandrel

·Wire cutters

·Bent nose pliers

·Ruler or measuring tape

·Steel Hammering block

·Metal mallet

Step by step instructions with clear pictures.

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