Bracelet with Macramé Hemptique® Hemp Cord and Silver-Plated Brass Cones
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Design Idea L10J
-- Designer --
Jude, Jewelry Artist, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
To learn more about Jude Wroblewski, read her jewelry artist success story here.
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- Cone, antique silver-plated brass, 11x9mm beaded flower, fits 8-10mm bead
- Cord, Hemptique®, polished hemp, blue, 1.8mm diameter, 48-pound test
- Clasp, magnetic, silver-finished brass, 7x6mm barrel
- Adhesive, E6000® Fray Lock™, crystal clear
- Wire, Wrapit®, Nickel Silver, half-hard, round, 24 gauge
- Jump ring, silver-plated brass, 4mm round, 2.4mm inside diameter, 20 gauge
Intricate macramé made simple with this bracelet tutorial. Discover the secrets to this detailed bracelet design from start to finish, showing off how even simple techniques can be put to fancy application.
Instructions
Step 1
Cut two 3-inch lengths of 24-gauge wire and three 6-foot lengths of hemp cord.
Step 2
Use lark's head knots to secure each length of hemp cord to one length of wire, centering each strand.
Step 3
Insert the second length of wire through the second square knot. Bend one end of the wire at a 90-degree angle. Tightly wrap the opposite end of the wire around the ends of the cord.
Step 4
Use the two outer cords to tie two square knots around the center cords.
Note: For additional information view the ''How to Create Diamonds with Double Half Hitch Knots'' how-to video and instructions.
Step 5
Use the two outer cords to tie two square knots around the center cords.
Step 6
Repeat Step 3 to secure the ends of the cords. Trim any excess cord from the end.
Step 7
String a cone onto the straight end of the wire the create a wrapped loop. Use a 4mm jump ring to attach one half of a magnetic barrel clasp.
Repeat on the opposite end of the necklace.
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