DIY Beaded Embroidery String Bracelets
Making beaded embroidery string bracelets is a simple and creative jewelry craft to complete with children. It does not require any special tools and provides learning opportunities for using basic math skills. You can make the bracelet with assorted colors of beads and string with an easy braiding technique. Embroidery string and beads are available at local craft shops. Visit thrift stores to find vintage beads to recycle into a bracelet. Make several bracelets to wear, trade or share as gifts.
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Instructions
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Make the Bracelet
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Measure around your wrist. Double the measurement and add 4 inches.
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Cut three pieces of embroidery string to the total measurement.
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Gather the ends of the string together and lay them in a straight line on your work surface
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Fold the strings in half and make a 1 inch loop at the end. Tie a knot with all the strings below the loop to secure it. This will serve as one part of the closure.
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Gather the the strings in three sections with two strings in each group.
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Braid the three sections together twice.
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Slide a bead onto one of the strings and press it against the braided section.
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Braid the three sections together twice again.
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Repeat Steps 7 and 8 until you have 3 inches remaining on the strings at the end. Tie a knot with all the strings again to finish the braiding.
Finish the Bracelet
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Separate the strings into two sections of three strings.
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Braid the three strings of one section together. Tie a knot at the end to secure the braid.
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Repeat Step 2 with the other group of strings.
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Place the bracelet on your wrist.
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Slide one of the braided ends through the loop at the other end of the bracelet.
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Tie the two braided ends together to fasten the bracelet.
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Dab the knots with epoxy and let dry according to the manufacturer's directions.
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Trim off any excess string below the knots on the braided ends.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a clip board to hold the bracelet in place while you are braiding it.
References
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