PROJECT 09: WRAP BRACELET

REDESIGNED MULTI-STRAND BRACELET PT.5

We’ve finally come to the last design. I decided on a wrap bracelet for variety. The beads weren’t enough to complete 2 rounds around the wrist, I could’ve added more knots to the bracelet but I didn’t have much time so I just added chains. I think I’ll be adding more chains in the future to make it wrap around 3 times because I really like stacking my accessories and the chains give it a more rustic look in my opinion.😉

MATERIALS:

Yellow String

Brown Beads

Lobster Lock

Cord End

Bead Tip

2 Rings From A Small Curb Chain

Big Curb Chain

STEP 1

I wasn’t sure how much I would need so I took about 24” of string. Burn ends to keep from running and tie a knot on one end. Insert the bead tip until it reaches the knot then close. Trim excess then burn string ends that are still visible.

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STEP 2

String in all beads.

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STEP 3

The strings I have came pre-cut in 179”, so I just took one of those, folded it in half and marked the middle with pencil as reference. Secure to keep it from moving. We'll start on the end with the bead tip. Put the long string under the beaded string until you find the middle and do one square knot.

HOW TO TIE SQUARE KNOT: Take the left string over the middle string and under the right. Take the right string and cross it under the middle string and through the loop. Pull strings together to as tight as you want your bracelet to be. Now take the string on the right over the middle string and under the left string. Take the left string under the middle string and through the loop. Pull string together. That’s one square knot.

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STEP 4

Insert one bead and do one square knot. Add one bead after 1 square knot until you reach desired length.

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STEP 5

OOPPSS!!👉👈 I went straight to filming the closing of the bracelet and forgot to take still pictures! So please forgive this replicated version.

CLOSING: Adjust the finished beaded square knots to reach the bead tip if needed. Take the middle string and bring it around the 2 long strings, creating a loop. Insert the string from under the loop so all strings are facing the same direction and pull tight.

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STEP 6

Take the cord end and place all 3 strings, with the closing knot, inside the cord end before closing.

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STEP 7

Connect lobster lock to bracelet with one small curb chain. With the other small curb chain, connect the bracelet with the big curb chain. Wear wrap bracelet to fit and count chains you need to retain for desired length. Take off and remove excess chain.

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And that’s it for the Redesigned Multi-strand Bracelet series! I was able to make 5 designs and 6 pieces that I can wear together or with other pieces. I’m so glad I started recycling old accessories that would’ve otherwise ended in the landfill. There’s joy and excitement in seeing the new looks and knowing they’ll be worn again. ❤

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