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The handcraft records The basic knot to macram your bracelet. Once you know that how to make basic knots, you will be able to make different knot accessories. For example, mobile phone accessories, friendship bracelets, necklaces and other various bracelet patterns as shown below.
Contents Chapter 1: Knotting Technique 1. Three strand braid - DIY the basic method to braid bracelet 2. Double Coin Knot1- DIY the basic method to braid bracelet 3. Double Coin Knot2- DIY the basic method to braid bracelet 4. Good luck knot - The basic decorative knot for bracelet making 5. Round shaped corn knot - The basic decorative knot for bracelet making 6. Square Knot (spiral pattern) - The basic decorative Knot for Bracelet Making 7. Phoenix Tail Knot - The beautiful decorative knot for accessory making 8. Lark's head knot - The beautiful decorative Knot for Bracelet Making 9. Wrapped knot - The basic decorative knot for bracelet making
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10. Button knot - The beautiful decorative Knot for Bracelet Making 11. Flat Knot - The basic decorative Knot for Bracelet Making 12. How to tie a overhand knot overhand knot tutorial 13. Snake Knot (1) - The basic decorative Knot for Bracelet Making 14. Snake Knot (2) - The basic decorative Knot for Bracelet Making
Chapter 2: Beading Technique 1. Handmade Black Agate and Jadeite jade beaded bracelet DIY01 2. Handmade Red Agate and Jadeite jade "flower fairy" beaded bracelet DIY03 3. Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Mosaic Elephant Charm Stretch Bracelet DIY06 4. Handmade Mosaic crystal 925 sterling silver strawberry Charm beaded Bracelets DIY07 5. Cool summer Handmade Jade & Agate beaded Bracelet DIY08 6. Thai silver mosaic elephant two loops red agate beaded bracelets DIY10
Chapter 3: Braided bracelet 1. DIY Rainbow Bracelet For Kids DIY02 2. Unisex fashion lovers braided bracelet DIY04
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3. Beaded friendship bracelet design DIY 05 4. Handcraft Sterling Silver and Red String Braided Bracelet DIY 09
Knotting Technique
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1. Three strand braid - DIY the basic method to braid bracelet Steps: Step 1: Prepare three cords, about 50 cm.
Step 2: Tie your three cords together with an overhand knot. And
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Step 3: Place the left cord in the middle of the leftover cords.
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Step 4: Again, place the right cord in the middle of the leftover cords.
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Step 5: Repeat the same steps 2 and 3. Pull three cords tightly as you move towards the end of cord.
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Step 6: Continue braiding until you reach the desired length of your bracelet.
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2. Double Coin Knot1- DIY the basic method to braid bracelet Steps: Step 1: Prepare one cord and fold it in half.
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Step 2: As shown in the picture, make a clockwise loop with the right cord and over the left cord.
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Now comes the trouble part. I think the picture will explain this much better than I write. Ok, moving the left cord here. Step 3: Take the left cord and carry it over the right cord that is coming from the knot up top.
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Step 4: The left cord under the next length of the right cord. Step 5: The left cord goes over itself, and then under the right cord.
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3. Double Coin Knot2- DIY the basic method to braid bracelet Steps:
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Step 2: As shown in the picture, make an anticlockwise loop with left cord and overlaps the right cord.
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Step 3: Take the left cord and carry it over the right cord tail (as shown in the picture 3).
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Step 4: Pass across the right cord end across the loops made previously.
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Step 5: The left cord goes over itself, and then under the right cord.
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4. Good luck knot - The basic decorative knot for bracelet making
Good luck knot is a robust knot that is easy to tie and has a striking finished appearance. Steps: Step 1: Take a thread, fold in half.
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Step 2: Pull the thread and create four loops (as shown in figure 2).
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Step 3: Fold up the bottom tail so that it overlaps the right loop.
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Step 4: Then fold the right loop over the top loop.
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Step 6: Fold the left loop move towards the bottom tail and take the thread through the loop that made in step 3.
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Step 8: Repeat the fold-over steps from earlier all over again, with the bottom tail and right-top-left loops. Tighten each of the loops.
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5. Round shaped corn knot - The basic decorative knot for bracelet making
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In this page, you can learn how to make a round shaped corn knot. It's the basic decorative knot for bracelet making.
Steps: Step 1: Prepare two cords and cross them (in this tutorial, I take the red cord over the black one).
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Step 2: Take the above half of black string and direct it downwards, over the red cord.
Step 3: Take the right half of red cord in a clockwise direction and thread it to the left, over both two black ends.
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Step 4: Pull up the left side black end, over both two red ends.
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Step 5: In a counterclockwise direction, use the last unused red cord to go up through the black loop made firstly.
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Step 6: Tighten the all working ends gently and ensure the four segments are equaled in length.
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Step 8: Continue braiding and you will create a round shaped corn knot.
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6. Square Knot (spiral pattern) - The basic decorative Knot for Bracelet Making The square knot is the most commonly used decorative knot. They can be simply worked in the bracelets or other body jewelry.
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Step 2: Move the right working cord over the middle red cords, to the left side. Pass it under the left white cord. (Pictured)
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Step 3: Move the left working cord under the middle red cords, and over the right working cord.
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Step 4: Pull both ends to tighten the first half of the square knot.
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Step 6: Continue braiding the rest of cord and youll create the spiral pattern.
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Its easy to create and just take a few minutes. Do it yourself and try it.
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7. Phoenix Tail Knot - The beautiful decorative knot for accessory making This tutorial shows the basic decorative knot for accessory making. Steps: Step 1: Take the below half of cord in a clockwise direction and under itself. Thats you will make a loop.
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Step 2: Take the working end up through the middle, and down through the loop.
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Step 3: Take the working cord end in a counterclockwise direction and up through the loop.
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Step 6: Cut off the excess cord. You can use lighter to burn the loose threads.
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Its a lovely knot. This knot can be used for multiple purposes such as zipper pulls, lanyards, etc. You can learn too!
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8. Lark's head knot - The beautiful decorative Knot for Bracelet Making This lark's head knot is very easy to create and just take a few minutes. Lets see. Steps: Step 1: Prepare two strings. Pass red string over yellow string, under yellow string and over itself to form a loop.
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Step 2: Then pass red string under yellow string, over yellow string and under itself to form a loop (as shown in the figure).
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Step 3: Tighten it. You have just made the first larks head knot.
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Step 4: Pass the working red string over yellow string, under yellow string and over itself to form a loop.
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Step 6: Pass red string under yellow string, over yellow string and under itself to form a loop.
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Well, this lark's head knot is very beautiful that can be used as bracelet, how do you like it?
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9. Wrapped knot - The basic decorative knot for bracelet making The wrapped knot is used to make a bundle, when you have several cords that need to be grounded together. So it s also referred to as a collecting knot. Let s see that how to do tie a wrapped knot. Steps: Step 1: Horizontally lay two red cords on your desk (or several strands), and then fold the pink working string and place above the red strands.
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Step 2: Take the right pink working string end and bring it up and over the two red strings again and again towards folded position.
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Step 4: When reach your desired length, pull the pink string end through the loop.
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Its often used as hangers for an adjustable closure in bracelet and necklace. So it is also referred to as the sliding knot.
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Making
The button knot is often adopted as strong closure at ending part. You can learn to how to tie this button knot using one cord by following steps shown on this tutorial. Steps: Step 1: Prepare one cord.
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Step 3: Take the working cord end in a clockwise direction and make a loop again. Notice that new loop over the first loop.
Step 4: Take the working cord end up through the center pace and down through the left loop. Notice the little center area. It will be important later.
Step 5: Take the working end over the left cord (as shown in the picture). And now have three loops you can see.
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Step 6: Take the working end down through the right loop, under 2 cords and up through the center area (highlighted in the previous picture).
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Step 8: Continue adjusting the cord and you will create a button knot.
Step 9: Repeat the same steps 2~8 and you can create more button knots.
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11. Flat Knot - The basic decorative Knot for Bracelet Making
Flat knot was known as the square knot or reef knot. This is one of the simplest knots to make. Frequently we use it for jewelry such as bracelets or necklaces. Steps: Step 1: Prepare four strings and place it on clipboard (as shown in picture).
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Step 2: Use the left working end (black) and curve it over holding end, to the right side and under the right red string.
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Step 3: Direct the right working end (red) over the tail of left string end, under the holding end and create a loop.
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Step 5: Take the working end (black) on right side and do repeat the same steps 2 and 3.
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Step 7: Continue the above steps and you will see the complete flat knot as below.
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12. How to tie a overhand knot overhand knot tutorial The overhand knot is most widely-used knot in many patterns. It can gather together the separate strings and secure your bracelets or necklaces. And the knot is very easy to tie. Let s see.
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Step 2: Pull the left end in a clockwise direction and make a loop, bring the left end over the right (as shown in picture).
Step 3: Pass the left string end through the loop from the back.
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Step 5:
Repeat the same steps 2~4 and you will create more
overhand knots.
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13. Snake Knot (1) - The basic decorative Knot for Bracelet Making This snake knot can be used as a fundamental pattern in a bracelet, bracelet or even other parts in form of strip. Check the following tutorials, you will figure out how to tie a snake knot in details. Steps: Step1: Prepare two cords, about 40cm long. In this tutorial, I adopted two colors, yellow and red.
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Step2: Nip one end of both cords in your hand. Next, wrap the red working end for two full turns around the yellow cord.
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Step3: Direct the yellow working end through the coils from back to front, over the tail of red cord end.
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Step6: Then take the yellow working end through the red cord loop and tighten it.
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Step8: Well, take the red working end through the yellow cord loop and tighten it.
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Continue working the same steps 5 and 7 that you can tie a snake knot.
14. Snake Knot (2) - The basic decorative Knot for Bracelet Making
The snake knot is very easy to tie and is often used as a decorative knot. You can use it for jewelry and accessory making. Steps: Step 1: Prepare two cords. In this tutorial, we will use two
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Step 2: In a clockwise motion, wrap the red working cord end and make a loop and around the green cord (as shown in the picture).
Step 3: Direct the green working cord end through the loop from back to front (see picture 3).
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Beading Technique 1. Handmade Black Agate and Jadeite jade beaded bracelet DIY01
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Steps: Step 1: Use the lighter to burn the ends of string, and then it will become solid so that it will be more convenient for you to thread the beads.
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Step 2: Fold the string in half and up through the hole of corn jade jewelry. Naturally, make a loop when you thread the string.
Step 3: Take the other end of string through the loop and tighten it.
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Step 4: Thread beads by the strings, Switch between different sizes of the thread agate beads.
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Step 6: Continue threading until you get the best fit length you desired for.
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Step 7: Take another string, put it under the excess strings which have been threaded many beads (as shown in the picture).
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Step 9: Tie a Flat Knot to secure your bracelet. (Click here to see the detail instruction making flat knot.)
Step 10: When you finish braid, trim the excess strings. You can use the
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Step 11: Thread small bead on the end of string. Tie a small knot. Make sure the knot is larger than the bead so that it will never be slipped out of the strings.
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Step 12: Repeat the same methods on the other color. The Lovers' bead bracelet is finished.
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2. Handmade Red Agate and Jadeite jade "flower fairy" beaded bracelet DIY03
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Prepare the Materials: Red agates Red string White Jadeite beads Flower shaped Jadeite jade Scissors Lighter
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Step 2: Burn the 2 ends of string by lighter. It will become solid so that its more convenient to thread the beads.
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Step 3: Thread beads to the string, its totally up to you what beads or colors to be threaded. The product above start with threading 4 red agate beads, and then the flower shaped jadeite and white jadeite bead. Finally, tighten it.
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Step 5: You can check your length periodically against your wrist. Diy the string beads bracelet for you. Step 6: Tie a flat knot to secure your bracelet. The knot is sliding, so that the circumference of bracelet can be adjusted freely. (Click here to see the detail instruction making flat knot.)
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Step 7: Tie a small knot at the end of string to hold the small beads in place. Trim off the excess string. Done it!
3. Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Mosaic Elephant Charm Stretch Bracelet DIY06
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Thai silver bead caps: X6 Thai silver hollow-out beads: X2 The 12mm yellow jade beads: X19 Others: Stretch cord, Scissor, Measuring tapes
Steps: Step 1: Prepare a stretch cord. This cord is twice as long as the circumference of your wrist.
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Step 2: Thread 5 yellow jade beads and then add a bead cap.
Step 3: Add the mosaic elephant charm in the middle of two hollow-out sterling silver beads.
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Step 5: Tie an overhand knot when you reach your desired length.
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Step 6: Keep two strings on the both sides. Trim the excess strings and use lighter to burn tail of string.
Done it!
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4. Handmade Mosaic crystal 925 sterling silver strawberry Charm beaded Bracelets DIY07
Prepare the Materials: Mosaic crystal Thai silver strawberry: X1 Thai silver bead caps: X10
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Natural 10mm red agate beads: X10 Natural 10mm black agate beads: X2 Natural 10mm jadeite beads: X3 Others: Stretch cord, Scissor, Measuring tapes
Need to say nothing more, the attached pictures have explained everything. For details on stringing bead, refer to the
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Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Mosaic Elephant Charm Stretch Bracelet. Im sure that youll create a unique item which is more beautiful than the product showed above, Good Luck to you!
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Prepare the Materials: 10mm White Tridacna beads: X5 10mm Yellow jade beads: X6 14mm Red agate bead: X1 Thai silver bead caps: X2 Small Jadeite beads: X2 Others: Stretch cord, Scissor, Measuring tapes
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Need to say nothing more, the attached pictures have explained everything. For details on stringing bead, refer to the Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Mosaic Elephant Charm Stretch Bracelet. Im sure that youll create a unique item which is more beautiful than the product showed above, Good Luck to you!
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6. Thai silver mosaic elephant two loops red agate beaded bracelets DIY10
Prepare the Materials: 10mm red agate beads: X42 Thai silver bead caps: X6
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Thai silver Lotus-shaped Beads: X2 Thai Silver Mosaic Elephant Charm: X1 Others: Stretch cord, Scissor, Measuring tapes
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Need to say nothing more, the attached pictures have explained everything. For details on stringing bead, refer to the Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Mosaic Elephant Charm Stretch Bracelet. Im sure that youll create a unique item which is more beautiful than the product showed above, Good Luck to you!
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Prepare the materials: Lock shaped jade charms: X4 Natural blue Chalcedony beads: X4 Others: Stretch cord, Scissor, Measuring tapes, Rainbow cord
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cords and jade gems. And secure the bracelet with flat knot, which a strong closure in bracelet. (Click here to see how to making snake knot and flat knot.)
These jade gems charms originate from Burma. The lock shaped jade is very beautiful and it can be made for mobile phones pendant or necklace pendant.
Tie a flat knot to the end of your bracelet. The knot is sliding, so that the circumference of bracelet can be adjusted freely.
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Prepare the Materials: Sterling silver bead Sterling silver tub bending Two red cords (each cord with 2 m) Others: Scissor, Ruler Steps: Step 1: Prepare two cords, if circumference of your wrist is approx 16cm, the cords should be 2 meters.
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Step 2: Bring the two cords together and fold them in half. Then start braiding snake knots from the center-left. 2.2 cm snake knots is enough here to see snake knot tutorial.
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Step 4: Thread one more 1m cord to the middle of four cords and start to braid corn knots. Click here to see corn knot tutorial.
Step 5: Stop braiding when reach your desired length. Thread the hollow out sterling silver bend on.
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Step 6: Tie an overhand knot at the end. Trim the 4 of cords and burn threads. Threading sterling silver beads to the rest of cords, and tie an overhand knot.
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Step 7: Trim the needless cords, Burn the excess threads. Done it!
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Prepare the Materials: Pink string: 4 meters Sterling silver beads: 14 Sterling silver bell: 1 Sterling silver spring ring: 1
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Step 1: Cut about 4 meters of string and divide it into four equal long strings. Tie your 4 strings together with an overhand knot.
Step 2: Start braiding Round-shaped Corn Knots.(Click here to see the detail instruction making Round-shaped Corn Knot. )
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Step 3: Add in two sterling silver beads to each section as you braiding corn knot. (2cm apart from each section)
Step 4: You will form a beautiful shape as it appears in the picture below.
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Step 6: Keep two strings on the both sides. Trim the excess strings and use lighter to burn tail of string.
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Step 7: Add your spring ring closure on one side and the other add the sterling silver bell.
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Now the bracelet is finished! It is very beautiful, isn't it? Try it and you can do much better than me!
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Prepare the Materials: 925 Sterling silver hollow-out beads Bright Red cords Yellow hue cords Others: Scissor, Measuring tapes
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Step 2: And then braid a heart shape Double Coin Knot with the cords. (Click here to see the detail instruction on making Double Coin Knot.)
Step 3: Start braiding bracelet by Snake Knots. Click here to see the Snake Knot tutorial.
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Step 4: Stop braiding when you get the length of bracelet you want.
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Step 6: Tie a wrapped Knot to secure your bracelet. (Click here to see the detail instruction makingwrapped knot.)
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Step 8: Tie an overhand knot to secure the end. Trim off the excess threads.
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