How to Make Hemp Jewelry

Series Summary

First off, for all of you giggling stoners in the audience, this video series is NOT about smokable pendants or covert earrings you can spark up in time of need. Such ludicrous technology is best left to jam-band advocates and Dutch engineers. Of course, people of your ilk already accessorize whether you know it or not, what with the bloodshot eyes, the pink slips from your jobs, and the albatross around your neck when you just can’t seem to shake that repulsive habit. Indeed, think again O slave to the spliff, O toady of the toke, O burnout of the begrimed bong, for Cannabis not only refers to the foul and disreputable Indica, but to his much more useful and respected brother Sativa, who also goes by the name of Hemp. And it is the steadfastness and reliability of Hemp, which matches and even exceeds that of less storied threads, that we now turn to in order to bind together these delightful bracelet projects.

From amongst our village of experts, we have chosen sewing master Karen Weisman to demonstrate three different styles of beaded hemp bracelets. She talks you through each step in the creation of square and spiral knots as well as a combination of both. By following along with these clips, viewers will soon be able to create their very own hemp masterpiece.

And if you, O productive convert of Sativa, just happen to feel generous toward those indolent Indicans—who can’t seem to accomplish anything but coughing and eating when left to their own dim devices—why not make a gift of one of your proud new Hemp bracelets. But be sure to remind them not to wear it, not smoke it.

Video Transcript

"Hi I'm Karen for Expert Village hemp jewelry making is a simple fun and inexpensive way to make jewelry. You can make your own jewelry and gifts and each piece that you create will be uniqueally your own. The jewelry is made by knotting natural hemp twine and cords with simple knots. Hemp is used cause it is strong it is 3 times strong than silk, cotton, and 5 times stronger that nylon rayon. Hemp cords are available in many weights and thicknesses, you can buy them in crafts stores, hobby stores, bead shops, and even hardware store. What you'll find a hardware store will be the thicker, rougher uneven type, its whine loser and tends to get fuzzy while wearing it. It has a great rustic look make this beach comb and ankle bracelet tie it on wear it all summer and then cut it off at the end of the summer. In craft, hobby, and bead stores you'll fine finer cords, these are whine tighter, and has precise even thicknesses. They come in natural or dyed varieties and you can also find them waxed, which gives if a less thick texture. These cords will give us finer more delicate looks but still have a rustic natural feel."