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Braided Charm Wrap Bracelet
About this design:
I've always loved making friendship bracelets, so this design is inspired by that-only simpler to make! Instead of knotting the cord, I decided to braid it and added these tiny heart & star focal beads.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- Gold & Silver Heart Focal Beads
- Gold & Silver Star Focal Beads
- Bead Cord
- Lobster Clasp
- Jump Rings
- Super Glue
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Begin with three colors of .5mm bead cord, each about 50" long. Tie a double knot around a jump ring & secure with a drop of super glue. Tape the end down on a table and begin braiding the cord. About every inch, slide a focal bead onto a piece of the cord & continue braiding until you've reached your desired length. |
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Step 2: I made mine to be 32" long so it wraps around my wrist 5 times. Once you've reached the end, tie a double knot through the loop of a lobster clasp & secure with a drop of glue. |
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On Mar 04, 2021 at 4:40 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Creative! It leaves plenty of personal creativity with choice of color and cord to use and choice of charms. My mind is spinning at warp speed.
On Mar 05, 2021 at 9:20 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Such a fun bracelet. The tiny charms look great. Some are silver and the others gold.
On Mar 05, 2021 at 9:32 am #
POF Chick Nina says:Just what I need! Going to make some bracelets and necklaces for the
grandchildren. They are young and will be thrilled to have jewelry of their own.
On Mar 05, 2021 at 12:07 pm #
Crystal Canary says:This is very cute with the stars & hearts. I like the mixed metals–amazing how it can lift the design to a different level of interest.
On Mar 12, 2021 at 10:49 am #
Maggy Shannon says:What a lovely bracelet! And how clever of you to choose such lovely colors! I would not have thought to use the brown as by itself it is unlovely, but with the other colors it makes something very special.