Mala Restring

This is the most common custom request made of me. I do quite a number of mala restrings every year. I only use nylon braided cord for lacing up a mala. This is because of it's strength, durability, color options, and size options. Additionally, this cost and service is only for a restringing of the mala as it is shipped to me.

I do not add any accent beads or extras beads as decoration anywhere on the mala. If the customer wants etra beads, this has to be worked out in advance and there is added cost if you do not supply the beads. If the mala ships to me with accent or decoration beads, I will replicate the design. If it does not, I will simply restring the mala with a nylon cord.

The size of the nylon cord used for restringing will be based on the smallest passable hole size passable of the mala beads. My general theme for a retring is functionality. I keep it simple and functions to support the amount of use a practice mala can undergo.

The first thing I will do is have you send me images of your mala. I will need a few closeups of the holes in the beads, the beads, and the string currently being used that will be replaced. I will also need to know the bead size of your mala. If I think I can do it we can then discuss cord color and the option of using a sliding knot. We then can discuss shipping cost and the cost of the actual restring.

If both of us feel good about the work to be done, we can finalize the cost. At that point I take payment up front for the work. I can send you an invoice or we can do PayPal. Once you ship your Mala to me you can send me the tracking number. At that point I will let you know when I start the work and keep you posted along the way.

My general cost for a mala restring with cord I have on hand is $35.00 USD. All shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. As is any costs related to a custom string or other beads outside of the large stock I have on hand.

If you need any replacements beads, beads that need fixed, any beads added as accents or decoration, or you want to upgrade the design, this service falls more in the "Mala Restoration" category. There is a differnt process and cost for mala restoration. Please see my Mala Restoration link for information.

If you are interested in a mala restring, email me at [email protected] and put "Custom Mala Restring" in the subject title.