Looking for the perfect gift… why not create your own?
Here is a simple bracelet you can make:
DIY Double Wrap Bracelet
Materials:
- 44 inches of 1.5mm leather cord
- 30 inches of thin plastic cord (fishing line also works well for this)
- Beads
- 58 inches of waxed linen cord
- 1/4" hex nut
- A pair of scissors
Step 1: Fold the length of leather cording in half to form a loop that is big enough to fit around the hex nut, as this will be used for the clasp. Knot the plastic cord around the base of the loop. Then, wrap around the base of the loop (wrapping over the knot) with the waxed linen several times to secure it around the leather.
Step 2: String the beads onto the plastic cord and tie a knot at the end so they do not fall off while you are wrapping. Line up a bead against the middle of the leather cord and wrap the linen around it tightly.
Step 3: Continue wrapping until the desired length is reached. Keep in mind that this is a double-wrapped bracelet so you will wrap it around your w
rist twice; measure the length against your wrist periodically to ensure it is the correct length.
Step 4: Once the bracelet is the correct length, finish it off by wrapping the linen around the leather several times as you did in step 1. Then tie an overhand knot with all 4 strands.
Step 5: Slide the hex nut through the strands and tie a second knot. Trim the excess with scissors. Congratulations, your wrap bracelet is finished!
**Directions adapted from:
Chan Coffman, Erica. "DIY Wrap Bracelet." Honestly...WTF. WordPress, 12 Jul. 2011. Web. 7 Oct. 2011.
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Excellent! really nice jewelry and the steps are very clear. Great title, too. Caught my interest immediately.
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