Hemp Jewelry Tutorial
Hemp jewelry is eco-friendly, easy to make and versatile enough to wear from daytime to evening without worry. Making your own hemp jewelry at home allows you the ability to mix and match a variety of beads and other accents to enhance the look of the jewelry cord you are using. Whether it's a bracelet or a choker-necklace, hemp jewelry is attractive and enjoyable to create at home. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Hemp jewelry cord roll
- Scissors
- 4 crystal beads
- Fabric glue (fine-tip applicator)
- Assorted jewelry findings
Instructions
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Bracelet
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Snip three, nine inch lengths from the roll of hemp cord. You can use natural-colored hemp, which is a deep beige tone, or you can use dyed hemp which comes in practically any color imaginable.
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Line up the three cord pieces evenly, making sure they are all the same length. Match the ends of the hemp cords.
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Tie a tight, small knot into one end of the three lined up cords. Slide a ring finding into the loop of the knot and then secure it around the loop. Finish the finding by adding a small dot of fabric glue to the knot.
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Separate the three cords by pulling two together to one side and leaving one of the cords straight. Slide a single bead down the length of the straightened single cord.
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Wrap the other two cords around the straight one down the middle, creating a simple wrap-knot. Wrap tightly, winding the two cords together down the length of the single cord for about three inches. Place another bead down the length of the single cord.
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Continue wrap-winding the two cords around the single cord for another two inches. Slide another bead down the length of this cord before continuing to wrap until there is only about a half inch of cord fray at the bottom.
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Twist the ends together and insert them together into the final bead. Secure the ends by tying them into a knot around a finding that corresponds with the ring at the other end. A lobster claw is useful. Secure it in place by squeezing a small dot of glue on the knot.
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Tips & Warnings
Cut 20-inch lengths of the cord to create a necklace of the hemp material.
Get creative and choose a variety of colors and textures of beads.
Practice with the simple wrapping technique to perfect the style, or create braided hemp jewelry for an easier and attractive variation.
References
- Photo Credit hemp grey string image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.com
