Sunday: DIY
Sunday’s are a great day to get crafty. Read on for a little lesson on how to make these awesome breaded bracelets. xx Jordana
You’ll need:
1.5 yards of waxed linen cord
50 – 70 size 8/o seed beads
a 10-13mm two hole button
scissors
Cut the waxed linen cord into a 26″ and 19″ piece. Fold the longer strand in half. Align one end of the shorter strand with both ends of the longer strand Fold the excess over the top of the folded piece creating to parallel loops.
Tie a knot about half an inch down from the loops. Snip off the extra fourth strand, leaving 3 equal strands of equal length.
Start braiding the strands. After about an inch or so, braid in the beads. Thread a bead onto the outer left strand.
Push the bead against the base of the braid, and cross the left strand over the middle. Now thread another bead onto the out right strand. Push it to the base of the braid and crossover.
Keep a finger at the base of the braid, holding the beads in their place and keeping the braid right. Continue threading on beads before each strang is crossed over.
Finish the bracelet with another inch of braided cord, measuring it against the wrist. Tie a knot.
Thread on two hole button – two strands through one hole and one strand through another. Secure it with another knot.
Ta dah!
Via our fav DIY site, Hoenstly…WTF
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