How to Make a Bracelet out of a Shoestring
Making a bracelet out of a shoestring is an easy craft project when working with children. It does not require any special tools and it is a fun way to incorporate lessons involving counting, measuring and colors. It is also a useful way to teach about the importance of recycling by using old shoestrings, vintage beads and buttons. You can use alphabet beads to spell out a name or sentiment. The shoestring bracelet can be given as a gift or traded between friends.
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Instructions
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Measure around your wrist with the measuring tape. Lay out your bead design on your work surface according to the measurement.
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Make a loop wide enough for the button to pass through it at one end of the shoestring. Tie a firm knot. Apply a dab of epoxy to the knot and let it dry according to the manufacturer's directions.
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Trim off the excess from the end of the string at the knot. Leave the long part of the string for adding beads.
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Take the beads from your work surface and slide them onto the string. Tie a knot after the last bead.
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Slide the button onto the string. Tie a firm knot and apply a dab of epoxy to the knot and another dab between the string and button to secure it. Let the epoxy dry according to the manufacturer's directions.
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Trim the excess shoestring that remains after the final knot under the button.
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Insert the button through the end loop to fasten the bracelet.
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Tips & Warnings
Select a button style that has the thread loop underneath the surface of the button for best results.
Add knots between each of the beads or group the beads in sets of three or five and tie a knot in between each grouping.
References
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