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on “FLOWERS OF AMETHYST”:“Beautiful job Hilda- I love the pendant! I’ve always wanted to try a tree of life…” read »
- on “Tribute to my mom”:
“Very pretty! Green is one my favorite colors- your mom would have loved it!…” read »
- on “Hummingbird’s Tree”:
“Awesome Crystal! I love your story too. We have hummingbirds migrating through- they buzz my head…” read »
- on “Tropical Breeze”:
“What a beautiful necklace! Perfect Galveston colors! A cute sundress, flip flops and a hat and…” read »
on “Just Fiddling Around”:“This is so lovely! The beads remind me of the red hot candies! I like how…” read »
- on “Comforting myself”:
“Thank you ladies for all your kindness and thank you Lima beads for being there and…” read »
- on “Comforting myself”:
“Ditto to all the above!…” read »
- on “Pyrite Rose”:
“This necklace is wonderful, great combination of colors…” read »
- on “New Bracelets”:
“These are so cool! You made some really wonderful items!…” read »
- on “STORMY SEAS”:
“Wonderful summer vacation piece!…” read »
- on “FLOWERS OF AMETHYST”:
“I love this! It reminds me of a cherry blossom tree with purple flowers.…” read »
- on “Tribute to my mom”:
“What a beautiful piece to honor her.…” read »
- on “Hummingbird’s Tree”:
“This is so pretty! The beads match the pendant perfectly. Wonderful piece!…” read »
- on “Tropical Breeze”:
“This is quite pretty! I love the colors! I must say, I am impressed by the…” read »
- on “The Indomitable Mrs Malcolm”:
“Thank you friends! Your comments help keep me going! I think I may do a bracelet…” read »
on “Prototype”:“I’m a big fan of loose, rustic wire wrapping designs...can’t wait to see where this wire…” read »
- on “Hummingbird’s Tree”:
“Love your Hummy story and inspiration! Love the tear shaped cluster of leafy green beads!…” read »
- on “Tropical Breeze”:
“This would be a lovely, colorful accessory to many summer outfits!…” read »
on “Hummingbird’s Tree”:“Excellent delivery, it flows so well. The well placed metal beads add enough accent without taking…” read »
on “Hummingbird’s Tree”:“I love it! Thanks for sharing your story. I would wear this necklace. …” read »
- on “Tribute to my mom”:
“Thanks, CC!…” read »
on “Tribute to my mom”:“Our mothers will always be a part of us. This is a beautiful way to…” read »
- on “FLOWERS OF AMETHYST”:
“Beautiful focal with the purple flowers! I like how you clustered them together in the…” read »
- on “STORMY SEAS”:
“Ditto!
…” read » - on “Beach Party Necklace”:
“I really like the flow of color in this piece. Nice variety of elements!
…” read » - on “New Bracelets”:
“Such wonderful bracelets! Yes, I'd like to 'fly away' right now--and I love all the…” read »
- on “Tribute to my mom”:
“Thanks, Pam!…” read »
on “Hummingbird’s Tree”:“I love this design! Other than the light blue, these are not colors I would be…” read »
on “Tribute to my mom”:“I also like green and gold together. This is a fantastic way to remember your mom.…” read »
on “New Bracelets”:“sweetjane - Always love to see your whimsical creations. Beautiful colors and fun designs.…” read »
- on “Beach Party Necklace”:
“Nice and fun for the summer. Great creation as always.…” read »
- on “Kai Necklace”:
“I agree with the ladies! I also thought of bracelets! …” read »
- on “FLOWERS OF AMETHYST”:
“Beautiful! I loved thus tree of life when I saw it.…” read »
- on “New Bracelets”:
“I agree with everyone's comments. These are fun bracelets. Your creations are great!…” read »
- on “The Indomitable Mrs Malcolm”:
“Love the chain. Beautiful work!…” read »
on “Metal Feather Earrings”:“Fun!…” read »
on “New Bracelets”:“I agree with Fresh Baked. Your style is so much fun! The fly bracelet is so…” read »
- on “Comforting myself”:
“Beautiful earrings! Thank you for making masks. I can't imagine how stressful working in a hospital…” read »
- on “The Indomitable Mrs Malcolm”:
“I'm so glad you posted the finished necklace for us all to see in its glory.…” read »
- on “Pyrite Rose”:
“I've never heard of gold pyrite either. Really like what you've designed with it.…” 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…