How to Make Bracelets With Craft Thread
Bracelets are attractive adornments for people of all ages and both genders. They encircle the wrist or arm and come in a variety of materials and styles, ranging from delicate bangles fashioned from precious metals, such as gold and silver, to beaded cuffs featuring intricate designs. Bracelets made with craft thread, also known as embroidery thread, are both fun and easy to make. You can make braided craft thread bracelets, or use a simple half-knot to create knotted craft thread bracelets.
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Things You'll Need
- Craft thread
- Scissors
- Metal jump rings
- Flat-nosed pliers
- Metal jewelry clasp
- Optional: Straight pin, foam or cork board, clear nail polish
Instructions
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Make a Braided Craft Thread Bracelet
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Cut three 9-inch-long strands of craft thread using scissors. Tie the three strands of craft thread together in a knot so that they are joined at one end. If you desire, push a straight pin through the knot at one end of the threads and into a foam or cork board to hold the threads in place while you braid them.
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Separate the three strands so that they are distinct from one another. You should have a right, a middle and a left strand.
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Grasp the left strand. Cross it over the middle strand. The strand that used to be on the left should now be in the middle, while the strand that used to be in the middle should now be on the left.
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Grasp the right strand. Cross it over the middle strand. The strand that used to be on the right should now be in the middle, while the strand that used to be in the middle should now be on the right.
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Cross the left strand over the middle strand. Cross the right strand over the middle strand. Repeat this process all the way down the length of the threads. Stop braiding when you are within 1 inch of the ends of the threads.
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Tie the threads in a knot at the end opposite to where you made the first knot. You now have a braid with knots at both ends. Snip off any excess thread emerging from the knots with scissors.
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Open a metal jump ring with pliers. Push the jump ring through the knot at one end of the thread. Hook the open jump ring through the small ring on one side of a jewelry clasp. Close the jump ring around the clasp's ring with pliers. Repeat this process to attach the opposite end of the bracelet to the other side of the jewelry clasp.
Make a Knotted Craft Thread Bracelet
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Cut two portions of craft thread measuring 32 inches each. Hold the two pieces of craft thread together. Fold the two pieces of thread in half. At the fold, create a simple overhand knot, leaving a loop at the top of the knot. Push a straight pin through the knot and attach it to a cork or foam board to hold it secure while you knot the bracelet if you desire.
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Spread out the four pieces of craft thread that are now suspended from the knot. You will have a left thread, two center threads and a right thread.
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Bring the right thread over the two center threads and under the left thread. Bring the left thread under the two center threads and through the loop created by the right thread. Pull the left thread snugly to create a knot. Press the knot up against the first over hand knot you made.
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Continue making half-knots using this process. You will see the bracelet develop an attractive twist as you proceed with the half-knots. Make half-knots until the bracelet is as long as you desire. Tie another overhand knot at the end of the bracelet.
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Slightly open two metal jump rings with pliers. Slip the small loops at both ends of the bracelet onto the jump rings. Hook the slightly opened jump rings onto the small rings attached to both portions of a jewelry clasp. Close the jump rings completely with pliers.
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Tips & Warnings
Use pieces of craft thread in two different hues for more elaborate and colorful braided or knotted thread bracelets.
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