Blueberries

I like the big knots at the end… it fits the piece, maybe try a more rustic clasp or a button and loop ending… I think it is a definite keeper…

As for tutorials look at the top menu bars for the “create and learn” then look under the “tips and techniques” there are lots of tutorials there.

Good luck!

Wonderful piece! I love this, Deb! I like the idea of a rustic button clasp, also. Maybe waxed linen for your stringing? I want to try this technique. I’m going to look for a tutorial!

Love the look od this Deb! Very organic. I am leaning toward waxed linen as well, or 1mm leather, or even silk thread. I’d love a bracelet like this!

I love those beads, they’re cute. It looks like blueberries.

Lovin’ this style of bracelet. Your color choices are perfect, Deb! Instant Fav!
If anyone finds a tutorial, can you pass it on?
I’d love to try this as well.

Deb, I finally found somes images (no video) when I goggled “multi-strand floating bracelet”. The closest I came to your type of bracelet was someone who was making a hemp anklet with knotted beads. She braided the ends to tie around her ankle, so that didn’t help. Gotta be out there somewhere.. I’ll keep looking

I like!

You could use a cone or an end cap to capture the strands. Alternatively, put the strands through a tube and then make your big knot. (It might be posible to tuck the ends inside the tube–I’d have to try it to see.) Other thoughts: Do a fancy knot, make a tassel from the knot ends and decorate the top with thread or wire, or add something (beads, probably) to the strand ends.

Very nice . I like the blue and brown combo.

Ive seen the tutorial but of course can’t rember where I saved it on my computer.
If I will it I will send to you.

Laud – love your idea of the cone.

I have 2 pictures for you. maybe it will help.
ive had this bracelet in mind for a while

The shell button and s lon seals the deal. Looks great. Rich color w the s lon

Perfect re-do! Love the fullness of it!
So earthy & organic. Love the little heart charm too.

Love try #2, Deb!! I agree about the itch factor of hemp! I have a drawerful of it and now that I know how itchy it is, I am trying to figure out what to do with it. I like the big knot–it fits the organic-ness of the design. Lots of helpful comments here from everybody!

Perfect. Nice job on the redo…like the button and charms they finish it off nicely.

Think nr two is very cool! The hemp here at LB is quite soft I think. Thinner thread thinner knots

Deb,
You could try finishing off the loops of hemp with a ‘silk wrap’ technique. I’ve used it on hemp bracelets, waxed linen, chinese knotting cord and leather (for wrapped bracelets, instead of the usual knots framing the button loop). You could use your S-lon for the wrap (doesn’t have to be ‘silk’; it’s just the name of the technique). Might be another way to avoid a bulky knot…

P.S.,
I really LOVE your blueberry bracelet! Would wear it all the time!

I had to goggle it too. if you haven’t found it already Deb here’s a good video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgU6F87LDrM

Thanks Lois for allowing me to learn something new today

Peggy That’s the exact site where I first learned to silk wrap! It took me a while, because I am all thumbs. But, with practice I finally conquered the technique. I LOVE the look, personally. It’s an amazingly ‘sturdy’ hold (if that makes any sense). Such a pleasure to share here on Lima Beads. I too, seem to learn something new here everyday!

THanks for ALL the info chickies!! ANd Deb, that is very helpful. Pearl holes can be devils.

Deb, there’s a tutorial on (please forgive me LB) Ornamentea.com for a bracelet like this.

I missed seeing the bracelet before the redo, but the redo is rockin’!

Hi Deb
Love all your designs especially this one!

What lush blueberries! You must have fertilized