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on “Another Golem Piece”:“Nancy. I'm so sorry you are having these problems. I hope your surgery will allow you…” read »
on “Autumn leaves”:“Fringe is one of my weaknesses!! This one screams fall...love the colors and design...A++++!!…” read »
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“Good too see you Deb! Loving this. Your design is fab, as always....and you never…” read »
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on “Tribal Pony Re-Do”:“I love this also! I agree with Nancy that others will adore it too. …” read »
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on “An Owl for Fall”:“Deb, this is fantastic. I love owls and other birds in jewelry! You've done such an…” read »
on “A Gaea Halloween Trio”:“Happy Halloween!! Such a fun design ...Gaea is a favorite for sure !!…” read »
on “Knitted Necklace”:“Love this! The colors palette is perfect and who wouldn’t want to wear a beautiful,…” read »
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“Wonderful design, Deb...love the colors, textures, focal. They all wordk so well together! The…” read »
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“Deb !! So glad to see you posting again
that pendant is awesome !! I…” read » - on “Primal Beginnings Bracelet”:
“These sets are gorgeous! I’m especially in love with the rough quartz shards. They…” read »
on “An Owl for Fall”:“Thank you G. Zebra and Granny Nancy. And Crystal also. Crystal I'm not really finding anything…” read »
on “An Owl for Fall”:“Wow Deb, I love this! The pendant is awesome. The leaves are a terrific…” read »
- on “A Gaea Halloween Trio”:
“Thank you Beady and Jane. Im lucky that I got all those pieces from Gaea to…” read »
- on “An Owl for Fall”:
“Deb, this is a gorgeous fall necklace. Everything about it is awesome including the pendant.…” read »
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“Robin, I rarely make earrings for my jewelry, but since you suggested making a pair, I…” read »
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“I love all of these Deb!! Makes me wish I had done more Halloween designs. I,…” read »
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“K I may be the oldest as I'm 81 and will be 82 in a few…” read »
on “An Owl for Fall”:“Great design and bead choices Deb, this is a fabulous necklace for the Fall. And I…” read »
- on “Turquoise Dragon (a Creel U inspiration)”:
“Thanks very much AGKParker! So I use Soft Flex wire, .019 medium 49 strand -…” read »
on “A Gaea Halloween Trio”:“Wonderfully fun Halloween necklaces! Love them all.…” read »
- on “Autumn leaves”:
“I absolutely love this!!! Such a cluster of fall beauty! I want to learn how to…” read »
- on “A Gaea Halloween Trio”:
“It's purple and ivory and perfectly matches the Gaea pendant!!!! Such luck!!!…” read »
- on “A Gaea Halloween Trio”:
“I added a photo of the button on the first necklace to show how it accidently…” read »
- on “A Gaea Halloween Trio”:
“Deb, I did notice the 'web'. I thought the black cord looked great over the…” read »
- on “A Gaea Halloween Trio”:
“Thank you Kye, Crystal and Robin. Crystal some of my "ingenuity" regarding closures was necessity because…” read »
on “Autumn leaves”:“Autumn delight and wreath for your wrist are great descriptions of this beauty. It's such…” read »
- on “A Gaea Halloween Trio”:
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“Deb, it's so good to see you in the gallery again! I've surely missed your…” read »
- on “A Gaea Halloween Trio”:
“How fun are these?! My favorite is the first one too. All would be neat to…” read »
- on “A Gaea Halloween Trio”:
“Thanks Pam. I just made that one. The 2nd one I made last year and it…” read »
- on “A Gaea Halloween Trio”:
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Castaway Beaded Macrame Bracelet
About this design:
My inspiration for this bracelet was the California coast. Rocky, Pacific blues, mossy greens with some hip gunmetals. Using a sliding square knot closure gives the bracelet a cohesive look and makes it completely adjustable.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
Additional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Tie knot at one end of your core strand and dab with glue or epoxy. Then string on a 6mm-ish size bead up to the knot. Take both working strands and together create an overhand knot around the core strand 3-4" from the bead and dab the knot with a bit of glue or epoxy. Clip knot the clipboard. |
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Step 2: Make 4 square knots, then string bead onto core strand. Pull bead tightly up to knots and bring the working strands down and around the bottom of the bead. Make 2 square knots and add another bead, repeating until your desired length. This can be anywhere from 10-14 8mm beads, I used 10 8mm ceramic and 3 4mm gunmetal cubes. |
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Step 3: Once you are finished adding beads to your bracelet, complete 4 square knots. |
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Step 4: Finish off with an overhand knot using the working strands together around the core strand. Apply glue or epoxy to the knot. |
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Step 5: String on a similar 6mm bead as used previously and tie a knot 3-4" from the overhand knot just made. Dab knot with glue or epoxy. |
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Step 6: I chose to use the same 20# variegated hemp I used in the bracelet to make the sliding square knot closure. When your closure is complete gently hold onto it with one hand while using the other to pull the cords to tighten and loosen the bracelet. See Tip: Using the Sliding Square Knot |
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On Oct 13, 2011 at 6:35 pm #
Mary - Sweet Chick says:Really, really cool idea!
Love the earthy feel of this!
On Oct 14, 2011 at 1:49 pm #
Ali says:Thanks Mary. This bracelet is so easy to make and the sliding knot closure can be used in so many places!
On Oct 17, 2011 at 2:26 pm #
sunny chick says:Gorgeous! Thank you for the step-by-step instructions!
On Oct 17, 2011 at 5:38 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Love your bracelet, Ali — the style and colors are perfect together!
I’ve been making various styles of hemp woven bracelets for quite some time — love the many combos I can make! You are so right about the sliding knot closure, Ali!
On Oct 26, 2011 at 1:03 am #
Reet says:Awesome design!Love it very much!
On Nov 26, 2011 at 12:25 pm #
R abbott says:Ali, Thank you for sharing! I have been wanting to learn how to make the sliding closure and you make it soooo easy! How fun is your job!?!? You can tell you love what you do! So glad I checked out LIMA!!!!
On Apr 05, 2012 at 7:34 pm #
Sheryl A says:Amazing work Ali keep it up!!!
On Apr 06, 2012 at 12:50 pm #
Kris says:This would be a great way to use up mismatched beads!
On May 18, 2012 at 7:43 am #
Stacey w says:I’ve never used hemp before, could you tell me what weight I would order for this bracelet? Ali, your jewelry pieces are amazing, there isn’t one I don’t love!
On May 18, 2012 at 10:50 am #
Pastor Gaga says:I just found Lima Beads and I’m in love! Can’t wait to dive into all the stuff that’s here!
On Nov 30, 2012 at 4:16 pm #
nannirice58 says:this is beautiful can’t wait to order the products to make it with and make it thanks for showing me how. After I get It I hope the vidio is still up so I can make it
On Sep 19, 2013 at 4:19 pm #
Jax luvs jewels says:Ali….I get the earthy feel too…my favorite pieces are earthy and yours is beautiful!! Great choice of beads.
On Oct 28, 2013 at 11:30 pm #
J Bracey says:Love your instructions! Thank you…Do you think you might make video instructions in the future? That would be really nice as I learn better by watching the piece being made.
) Jeannie
On Nov 23, 2013 at 5:55 am #
Carlatherese says:Can’t wait to try the sliding closure for grandaughter’s bracelets.
Could I use 1mm leather instead of the hemp? I’d like to use the blue leather I have.
THANKS for directions. Very clear…I have to see it to do it.
On Oct 09, 2014 at 5:27 pm #
Jewel Mex says:This is a great design. It can be made with every color under the sun AND glitter cord would look great for a little bling, festive for holidays. Love it. Ty for sharing such a
useful design.
On Feb 07, 2015 at 12:45 pm #
W Bonin says:Thanks for the instructions. I’ve never used hemp before however I will give this project a try.
On Nov 24, 2015 at 11:42 am #
Madame le canard says:This design is so flexible! It can be adapted in so many ways, from changing out the stringing material and/or the beads, to changing colorways and dressing it up or down to one’s taste. So much can be done with it, but the basic instructions stay the same. Thank you, Ali!
On Apr 07, 2016 at 6:47 pm #
alohadm57 says:Aloha Ali & Everyone Else That Loves Ali’s Designs & Creativity! I Make A lot of My Own Jewerly, From Stringing & Gold-Filled Wire & Gem & Semi-Presouse Mostly! I’ve done Very Well @ Selling Though a Store in East Hampton, N.Y., When I Lived There! @ That time 9-Years ago, & even Now, Turquoise & S/S Chunky Bracelets were Really, ” The It & In Thing “!!! I found that w/ $20.00 worth of materials & 20 min’s of My Time. They Sold Like ” Hot Cakes “, For $250.00 Ea. & I got 1/2 Of That in Cash!!! Anyways, When I was in My Late Teens I Worded @ a Hobbie Store & Teached Macrame Classes. But didn’t now then about making Jewlery? Its Come a Long Way sence All Those Owls w/ wooden bead eyes ( Lol!!! ) I am in My late 50′s, Retired & Living On The North Shore Of Oahu, Halewia, HI.. Now I am Going To Make Some Macrame & Bead Findings Bracelets!!! Mahalo For Sharing Ali!
On Oct 05, 2019 at 11:21 am #
N Sullivan says:This design is like the one i use it’s fabulous