i found this note from my Grandpa
in an old journal
in an old journal
and it made me feel so loved.
For single, adjustable gold tube bracelets, you’ll need:
Start by
cutting the knotting cord into 2 12 inch pieces. Thread a gold noodle
tube bead through one of the strands and cross the ends.
And now, all that’s left is the sliding closure! Similar to our macrame bracelet, fold the 2nd strand over the overlapping ends and start tying square knots. Fold the top cord over the bottom cord . . .
. . . and bring the top cord under both the bottom and middle overlapping strands through the loop, into a knot.
Repeat the same step on the right side.
Continue to make 5-6 more knots.
To finish the knots, thread one of the
cords onto a needle and sew up the center of 2-3 knots along the
backside. Pliers will help pull the needle through the tight knots.
Trim away any excess cord.
Thread two gold spacer beads onto each cord and tie the tips into a knot. Trim.
Your adjustable & colorful bracelets are done!
For a leather wrap gold tube bracelet, you’ll need:
- 7-8 3mm x 50mm curved noodle tube beads
- 1 yard of 1.5mm leather cord
- 2 crimp on cord ends
- 1 small spring or lobster clasp
- a pair of chainnose pliers
Insert one end of the leather cord into the
crimp on cord end. Take a pair of chainnose pliers and squeeze the
middle of the end cap to secure the leather cord.
Thread on 7-8 gold noodle tube beads.
Wrap the bracelet around the wrist to gauge the proper length. Trim and crimp on the second end cap.
Using the pliers, open the jump ring connected to the clasp and connect it to one of the end caps.
Wrap, close and your bracelet is complete!
Layer and enjoy.
