108 is the length of a traditional mala. The number has a special meaning. 54 is half of that, thus is commonly used in traditional mala making. For most normal sized adults, if using a 4-8mm bead size (which is the most common size) 21 beads will fit around the wrist comfortably. So if you are making a mala bracelet for style and not using it with your meditation practice, try using around 21 beads.

YES! It was so frustrating that we couldn't fix it. Sorry for that.

Great question! You can use most fabrics. But if you want your kite to fly, the best fabrics are lightweight and don't allow much air to pass through. Thus, rip stop nylon is great. This is why you also see kites made out of tissue paper or even trash bags! I am using standard cotton fabric. It's heavier than nylon so it requires a windier day and a more ideal environment. But it does make for a gorgeous kite that's prettier and also makes a great room decoration!

YES! It's the same.

It's not just that you have to stir it. You have to stir it sooooooooo thoroughly. Much longer than seems reasonable! And be sure to scrape the sides and the bottom. It won't be an issue when you first open the bottle. But it will be an issue as you continue to use the bottle and get down to the end of the bottle. It's also an issue with clear. Clear will run if you don't stir it thoroughly.

5 paints, 1 gesso, 1 drywall mud - It's actually 7 supplies total! Gesso takes 20 minutes to 1 hour to dry. It depends on your climate.

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Thank you, for the quick reply. 😊

My best guess is to stir it for about a billion years. Probably longer than what you are stirring. Use a thick wooden dowel rod that can reach all the way to the bottom and scrape the sides and the bottom for at least a few minutes before you use it.

Great question! Any size between 4 - 8 mm is the most common. But you can use whatever you like, it will just mean you need more or less beads depending on the size.

She didn’t say how long the cords should be, did I miss that?

Never mind….it was later in the video…lol

@sandraoguynn the crystals form when the etcher gets cold. Etching cream is also known as honey cream because just like honey, when you heat it up, the crystals dissolve. Put a bottle in a warm bath for a few hours. I start with tap water as hot as it will go and fill a pot so that the bottles are half to 3/4 submerged in water. I put it on my stove. Every half hour I turn the burner on LO to rewarm the water for about 10 minutes and then shut the stove off again. DO NOT let the water boil. You just want really warm water that doesn't burn you. Shake the bottle every 30 minutes. I find it takes about 3 hrs for 10oz and 5 to 6 hrs with a 22oz bottle to get rid of the crystals. Shake or stir twice an hour until it's nice and smooth. This method also works for etcher that's hardened in the bottle to loosen it up. Also, if the etcher is beige or brown, it's because it got too hot (usually during shipping). It doesn't affect how the etcher works:)

I can tell by your comment that you didn't watch the video or listen to the video.

@@PopshopamericaForever Haha. It is 30+ minutes long! I skipped to the conclusion part and then jumped around some to find the juicy bits. I actually did watch and list to the significant parts. I just really want to know if one really etches deep and consistent compared to armour etch. We have about 4 rounds of etched glasses under our belt, but still have not mastered it as it is not 100% consistent etch. I do like your video and you did a great job. Maybe have a TLDR section for those with limited time. Thanks!

@@markpeters1316 Armour etch (and other etching creams) aren’t made to go on areas larger than 1in x 1in (it’s all over their website, instructions, troubleshooting etc.) You’ll always get inconsistent results using them that way, which is why they say for anything large, sandblasting is the way to go, not etching cream (plus sandblasting is cheaper in the long run)

@@natmickan Thanks!!! I could not read the fine print on the bottle, but I will check out the website!! thanks for the info. Most of our use was 1/2 inch across.

Annie - traditionally a mala would have 108 beads for a full sized mala or 54 beads for a bracelet. For 54 beads it will definitely wrap around the wrist several times. But you can also get creative with it!

THANK YOU!!!!! I love this dino belt too!!