Beaded Friendship Bracelets
Do you want a great accessory to symbolize your friendship to another? Try a friendship bracelet. They are personal and sentimental; and the best part is that you can make them by yourself! First of all make sure you have what you need for making bead jewelry.
The great thing is that beaded jewelry making can be enjoyed by the whole family. Friendship bracelets have been around for many, many years. Folk tradition says that when someone gives you a friendship bracelet, you must wear it and not remove it until it falls off by itself. Taking it off means that you are ending your friendship with the person who gave it to you.
These bracelets are very easy to make. Most designers use embroidery thread in making them but you can also choose to use hemp. There are also a lot of knot styles to choose from such as the double-chain knot and the braid but the most commonly-used one is the half-hitch knot. If you are making the bracelet out of embroidery thread, try using two colors. You can even mix your favorite with that of your friend’s to make it more personalize and extraordinary.
When making the bracelet, start off by cutting three strands of one color and three strands of the other. You should have a total of six strands in your hand. Tie a knot about an inch from the end of all six strands. Make sure that you secure the strands with a weight because you will be pulling on them. Form a single knot with the first three strands and another with the remaining three strands until the bracelet is the length you want it to be. Secure the ends with another knot and trim them.
One way that you can make your friendship bracelet more special is to add beads like handmade glass beads to them. You can even choose beads that are symbolic to you and your friend. Try looking for beads that represent what it is that you like about your friend or maybe something that reflects both of your personalities.
To add beads to your bracelet, simply thread floss into needle and string the beads according to the pattern that you like. Be careful when stringing your beads so that you won’t make that many mistakes. It is also helpful to design the pattern before you start making the bracelet.
Creating friendship bracelets is truly a great way to bond with your friend. It’s simple and easy to make plus the product is really something that you will both cherish for a long time.
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