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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)
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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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Earthy Hemp Twine 20 lb, 205 ft
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| Spool | $5.40 |
| Package of 4 | $0.95 |
Gaea Ceramic Peacock on Tan Organic Round 9-10x12-13mm
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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 #
Country Lady 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!