Hamsa Wall Decor

You may have seen ourย Hamsa Wall Decor when we did the mystical make challenge, so now weโ€™re sharing the tutorial! This project couldnโ€™t be easier!

What is a Hamsa?

A Hamsa is a symbol in many different cultures that is believed to bring luck and protection. Although it has religious origins (it can be found in all the worldโ€™s major religions, including Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam), weโ€™re adapting it for home decor.

Specifically, Iโ€™m making this for my sister for when she sells her house. Because who doesnโ€™t need a little luck when it comes to selling your biggest asset? Weโ€™ve all worked hard to get it onto the market. So not only are we hoping for a quick sale, but want that luck to stretch so she can find a new home quickly too! All well wishes for her are greatly accepted and appreciated (Iโ€™ll likely have more about her story in upcoming posts) :).

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Hamsa Wall Decor Supplies

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supplies for hamsa wall decor: 7.25" wood round, metallic sharpie, dixie belle chalk paint, satin clear coat and brush

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DIY Hamsa Wall Decor

When using chalk paint, first mist the brush.

Spraying brush with a fine mister bottle

I work right out of the container and brush Midnight Sky onto the wood round.

Brushing black paint onto wood round of hamsa wall decor

If the paint is too thick, spray on more water with the fine mister bottle. I got great coverage. So I only used one coat.

Spaying water on paint surface

Transfer Hamsa

Once the paint is dry, transfer the image.ย We use Saral transfer paper under the design because itโ€™s not permanent and is easy to erase.

Tracing paper, painted wood round and image for hamsa wall decor

This video shows you the process of tracing with Saral and working with a paint pen:

Just trace with a pencil (Iโ€™m using white Saral since the background is dark).

Pencil on top of image and tracing paper for hamsa wall decor

Because Iโ€™m using fine markers, I trace double lines for the outline. However, using a thicker marker will cut down on outlining and then having to colour in between the lines like Iโ€™m doing.

Now select a metallic marker. Iโ€™m choosing the bronze from this 3-pack.

hand holding bronze marker above hamsa wall decor

Go over each line with the marker.ย hamsa wall decor tracing with one line of bronze marker applied

Finally, colour in the lines.

hamsa wall decor coloured in with bronze marker

Topcoat your Hamsa Art

Brush on one or two coats of clear coat satin.

Brush applying clear coat to hamsa wall decor

I actually forgot to brush the edges with chalk paint. So a flat artist brush helps with that!

Small paint brush beside hamsa wall decor with painted edge

Wooden Hamsa Wall Art

Hamsa Decor Reveal

Although it isnโ€™t hung here, doesnโ€™t our Hamsa wall decor make a cute addition to our DIY earring holder?

hamsa wall decor beside earring carousel project

Hamsa Wall Decor

My sisterโ€™s house is now freshly painted and ready for staging. Understandably, after all the patching and prep work, she opted not to put holes in the wall for artwork. So this Hamsa wall decor is part of a vignette on a bedside table โ€“ until she finds a new home.

By the way, if you like the pop of colour, youโ€™ll find the tutorial for the butterfly artwork, acrylic pour painting here.

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15 thoughts on โ€œHamsa Wall Decorโ€

  1. I had never heard of hamsa before now, Sara! It seems to be a great multi-cultural piece that anyone would love to have in their home. Good luck to your sister in selling her home! You are the best sister for creating a hamsa for her!

    • Aw, thatโ€™s so sweet! I want nothing but the best outcome for her โ€“ she deserves it ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Sara, what a thoughtful house-selling gift for your sister! As always, your step-by-step tutorial makes it easy for readers to create their own! Thanks again for hosting!

  3. Iโ€™ve not heard of hamsa before, but I love the concept! Your creation is really cool Sara, I hope it does bring good luck to your sister and her sale! Thanks so much for hosting!

    • Thanks so much Jenna! My sister has been through a lot these past years taking care of our Mom so I hope so too ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. I have never heard of a hamsa before. Thanks for sharing a fun tradition in other cultures. The best to your sister as she begins the selling of her house. Itโ€™s always such a journey!

    • Thanks Tammy! Itโ€™s been a tough road for my sister. She took care of our mom in that house until she passed away and itโ€™s so sad that she has to sell it. I appreciate all the positive thoughts coming her way!

  5. Sara Iโ€™ve never heard of a hamsa before but what an interesting cultural tradition! What a thoughtful gesture for your sister. Iโ€™m sure she will be thrilled you took the time to create something so thoughtful!

  6. This is the first Iโ€™ve heard of a hamsa, too, and itโ€™s beautiful, Sara. I hope it brings her a quick sale and the perfect new home to move into! Thank you so much for hosting this hop.

  7. Never heard of this but what a great idea. This could be a gift for a person starting a new job, buying their first home or even my son when playing cards. ๐Ÿ™‚ I love this, such a great idea.

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