In this class, participants will make three Evil Eye bracelets and a pair of earrings. The Evil Eye beads are made in Turkey and have been hand selected for this class. Each bracelet has a unique skill using chainmaille, wire wrapping, or a basic stretch material to design each bracelet. Sterling silver, Swarovski crystals, and hand painted or glass evil eye beads are the components used in this class.  The Evil Eye bracelets will make a wonderful souvenir from your visit to Turkey and will be made with quality components.

The evil eye is a belief that a person can harm you, your children, or your belongings simply by looking at them with envy and praising them. Jealousy, envy, or praise can inflict all kinds of misfortune on the object of desire whether it is a person or simply a belonging. The penetrating look is believed to cause illness, damage, injury, or death upon its intentional or unintentional target.

The belief of the evil eye has no religious boundaries as it coexists with almost every religion from Christianity to Islam. It is in fact mentioned in the Old Testament and a big part of the Jewish folklore as well. Throughout history , the evil eye has affected the lives of many and has shaped many cultures in their beliefs and behavior. While there are many who insist the evil eye is nothing more than good old-fashioned superstition, to the believers of the evil eye its powers are nothing to be taken lightly.

Participants will get to select colors of Evil Eye beads in class

Tools needed:  2 chain nose pliers, micro needle nose pliers, soft wire cutters, bead board, magnifying glasses for chainmaille could be helpful.