Remember the days of making bracelets for all of your friends and swapping out on the playground? Even to this day, I still love sharing bracelets with friends. Here is a fun take on friendship bracelets you can keep for yourself or share with your closest pals.
Supplies:
-embroidery floss or thin cord
-jewels
-jewelry chain
-clip board & washi tape (optional)
-jump rings
-clasps
Step 1: Start with 4 pieces of string and tie a knot at the top. Clamp the knot under the clip board and tape the two middle strings down with masking or washi tape.
Step 2: Take the left string over the middle strings. Take the right string and slide it under the middle strings.
Step 3: Pull the tail of the top string (white) through the right. Pull the tail of the bottom string (black) through the left.
Steps 4-5: Repeat this process, but take the left string UNDER the middle strings this time and the right string OVER the middle. You will alternate starting the left string on top of the middle strings for a knot and then the left string will start under the middle strings for the next knot.
Step 6-7: When you are ready to incorporate your string of jewels, simply wrap the outside strings around the jewels. When you get to the end of the jewels, begin your knotting process again until you make it to the end. Step 8: Finish your bracelets off with knots, slip knots, or clasps.
Supplies:
-chain link
-embroidery floss or thin cord
-strand of jewels
-pliers & wire cutters (optional)
-jump rings & clasp
Step 1: Tape off the end of your string and thread it through the links until the gold is no longer showing.
Step 2: Once the links are covered, thread through the links again (more sparse this time), incorporating the jewels.
Step 3: Tie off the end and add a little fray check or clear glue. Use your jump rings and clasps on the ends and you’re all done!
How do you securely join the ends of a bracelet, using Stretch Magic .7 mm?
cute bracelets! where did you find the large rhinestone and pearl trims? i can only ever find tiny ones?!
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This is such a great idea! Love it!
xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/
I`ve seen bracelets like that in online shops a lot,while window shopping.And I have to say yours just look like the ones they sell.You`re so talented!
Definitely love this DIY and need to make it!
xoxo
oh my god, those are so beautiful!
I love these, thanks for the inspiration 🙂
xx Nadine
http://peenkpeaches.blogspot.de/
Too cute, I’m definitely gonna try this out ^_^
xo Melanie
http://www.thehalfginger.blogspot.com/
super cute. I love the chain one with the simple black and white. so fun! would make for a good DIY and wine ladies night 🙂
Thanks for sharing.
I’m officially marking this a summertime project! Love it- and I love how you guys write instructions…I may even be able to follow these, as opposed to some others out there. =)
Its beautifu! Gonna try this!! Beautiful post! Im from MEXICO and I think your blog is amazing!! I would be so happy if your could check out mine and say what you think?! http://www.thestyletographer.com/
Awhh these are the cutest! Got my friends birthday presents sorted now 😉
xxx
sarahslittlegems.blogspot.co.uk
I can’t make things with my hands to save my life, but these are SOOOO cute. i wish i could buy them!
So easy yet so adorable. I grew up doing macrame with my mom. Wish I had one of those plant holders now.
perfect for gifts! 🙂
My 10 year old just fell in love with these. I guess I know what her next project is.
Super cute!! I’ve been searching for a best friend gift and this is perfect!!
Great project! I’m totally inspired to make these and give them as gifts now.
love the chain… thanks for all the tips girls !
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These are so neat! I would love to make the white one 🙂
Anna
LOOOVE THEM!
Look so adorable…… i am planning on making something like that for myself!!!