How to Make a Ring out of a Friendship Bracelet
The art of tying knots has been used for centuries. The origins of knot tying are said to have started in China and worked their way West. According to braceletbook.com, the method of tying knots to make patterns or macrame began in Arabia in the 13th century. More modern forms of knot tying for design became popular with Native Americans. The Native American style of knot tying has evolved into the friendship bracelets of today. If you have a friendship bracelet that is worn out or needs renewed, turn it into a ring.
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Heat the glue gun and insert a glue stick. Keep the glue gun upright to avoid burning a counter top or damaging the heating element in the gun.
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Wrap the bracelet around the finger you want to wear the ring on. This gives you a measurement for cutting.
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Cut the bracelet on both or either end to make the strip for the ring. You may like only part of a pattern and wish to cut out that portion of the bracelet. Be gentle when you cut since friendship bracelets are a series of knots tied with embroidery floss. The less it comes unraveled, the easier it will be to glue.
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Apply a thin line of glue on both ends of the strip. Quickly push them together to seal the glue. Allow it to dry for 5 seconds, and then use your fingers to gently smooth and shape the warm glue around the edges to keep them from unraveling.
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Cool the glue completely before wearing the ring.
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