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on “Positive Vibes Necklace”:“I really like the stones you picked out and the color makes me smile
great…” read »
on “"Why is a raven like a writing desk?"”:“Thanks for all of your comments "Because there is a 'b' in both and an 'n' in…” read »
on “A whale of a necklace!”:“Beautiful - love all of the components you used! The green of the whale pendant and…” read »
on “Shades of green earrings”:“Thank you all so much! Yes the Czech glass ones were the only 2 I had…” read »
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on “"Why is a raven like a writing desk?"”:“Reading over my last comment I should clarify: Lewis Carrol never answered this riddle IN THE…” read »
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“LRC... Lewis Carrol never answered this riddle, actually. Many feel that it was never actually meant…” read »
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“Thank you ladies. LRC - My dad used to tell me silly poems also. Love this…” read »
on “A whale of a necklace!”:“One necklace, Pam... linked with a cool toggle!…” read »
on “"Why is a raven like a writing desk?"”:“Forgot to ask....Why IS a raven like writing desk? Inquiring minds want to know.…” read »
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“BLE, where in the world did you get this tea set? Was it made for…” read »
on “"Why is a raven like a writing desk?"”:“BLE this is beautifully awesome! The seed beads are perfect for that lovely little tea…” read »
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“Pam - so funny - tiptoeing through the frogs. That must have been quite an experience.…” read »
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“"Thar she blows, sir." Whales are so soulful. They certainly drew the attention into…” read »
- on “Tree Frog With Speckles”:
“BLE What a gorgeous necklace! The colors would be perfect for fall, but also for…” read »
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“Crystal - I just keep my beads in little plastic boxes that pop open when they…” read »
- on “Shades of green earrings”:
“Isjemz - Very pretty earrings. Love the tiny bead caps also. I agree with Crystal -…” read »
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“You ladies have me laughing till I cry. Had to look up the froggie that went…” read »
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“Wonderful fall colors!…” read »
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“Very nice. The Czech glass ones are a nice complement to your Tibetan necklace.…” read »
- on “A whale of a necklace!”:
“'There be whales here!...' The Prehnite stick matches so perfectly with the whale pendant. …” read »
- on “Shades of green earrings”:
“Love the green and silver together. It is one of my favorite combinations. Isn't…” read »
- on “A whale of a necklace!”:
“What a unique and beautiful collection of items. The first thing that caught my eye…” read »
- on “Tree Frog With Speckles”:
“BLE, This is a great design for autumn made with one of my favorite color beads.…” read »
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“First they mock, then they whisper....what are we going to do with all those little things?…” read »
- on “Autumn spice”:
“Beautiful! Love the mixed colors of the Czech beads with the Tibetan focal--they look wonderful…” read »
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“The beads are Czech glass and were purchased from Lima beads as well as the Tibetan…” read »
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“Beautiful. Thanks JG. Love Thoreau also.…” read »
on “Tree Frog With Speckles”:“This is lovely! You have more patience than I ...
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“Beady Little Eyes--" Bathe in all of the tides of nature in all her streams and…” read »
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“So pretty JG but I can't read the words. Love the whale pendant and the greens.…” read »
- on “Tree Frog With Speckles”:
“Ha. Thank you, Robin. Now those nasty little beads are whispering?! I think you should string…” read »
on “A whale of a necklace!”:“This is awesome! I love the whale pendant! The pieces look just perfect together. Greens are…” read »
Fiber Sparkle Fishtail Wrap Bracelet
About this design:
I wanted something casual to wear by itself or stacked with other bracelets. Something that that was natural and soft but had a touch of sparkle. This bracelet was so easy to make, just don't fall asleep in the middle of making it :-) I was braiding this last night and dozed off for maybe 5 minutes when I was halfway through the Abalone ribbon. I woke up with my hands in the same place, but had to remember what I was doing and where I had left off. Needless to say, these are more fun to make when you are perky.
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Clip on clipboard and begin your fishtail braid with the sparkling hemp. |
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Step 2: Braid your next material over the previous. After a few braids continue on with out the the previous material. Make sure as you braid that you are keeping your core strands evenly taut and that you are swishing your braid up as you go. See Tip: Making a Fish Tail Braid |
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Step 3: It's also fun to mix your materials together when braiding, so rather than ending one, blend it into the next. See Tip: Making a Fish Tail Braid |
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On May 25, 2012 at 11:35 am #
Mary - Sweet Chick says:Ali, I love it!……for all the same reasons as you. So organic and yet soft…..I would SO wear this!
On May 25, 2012 at 5:28 pm #
Elis Mom says:A very organic beauty!
On May 25, 2012 at 6:41 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Thanks for the clear tutorial. Just perfect for a summer project.
On May 26, 2012 at 2:24 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Ah! The trials and tribulations of the jewelry artist! This bracelet is another one of your great design. Love it!
On May 29, 2012 at 2:45 pm #
daisymae says:These are beautiful! I actually fishtail braid my hair and I never thought to do a bracelet! Sheesh! Such an awesome idea! I really love these!
On Aug 08, 2012 at 11:14 pm #
TheBohemianCowgirls says:I love this!!! Im going to try it ASAP!!!
On Dec 28, 2012 at 3:50 am #
T thornton says:I love it. Your very talented. More and more people need to do this. It would bring the world closer. Thank you for sharing your beautiful bead work.
On Jul 10, 2013 at 2:53 pm #
Texas Gal says:I used to braid my girls hair in fishtail braids. It’s nice to see it applied in a different way. Gorgeous!
On Feb 19, 2016 at 9:07 pm #
Luna Bella LaLa says:This is just beautiful! soft, flowing, natural! thank you so much for the inspiration, I’ve been looking for something to do with silk ribbon and weaving
On Feb 28, 2016 at 1:00 pm #
Lyndsay C says:For which part is the hypo cement used?
On Feb 25, 2017 at 10:20 am #
Moogie says:Go to the Making a Fishtail Braid instructions…