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Making Friendship Bracelets

By: Peter McQuire


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Do you need a great accessory to symbolize your fellowship to another? Try a friendship bracelet. They are personal and sentimental ; and the better part is that you can make them by yourself!

The neat thing is that beaded jewelry making can be enjoyed by all the family. Friendship bracelets have been about for many , many years. Folk tradition claims that when a person gives you a friendship bracelet, you may wear it and not remove it till it falls off on its own. Taking it off means that you are ending your friendship with the person who gave it to you. Firstly make sure you have what you want for making bead jewelry.

These bracelets are very easy to make. Most designers use embroidery thread in making them but you may also choose to use hemp. There are a large amount of knot styles to make a choice from like the double-chain knot and the plat but the most commonly-used one is the half-hitch knot. If you are making the bracelet out of embroidery thread, try using 2 colors. You can even mix your favorite with that of your buddy's to make it more personalized and remarkable.

When making the bracelet, start by cutting three strands of one color and three strands of the other. You need to have a total of 6 strands in your hand. Tie a knot about an inch from the end of all six strands. Make sure that you secure the strands with a weight because you'll be pulling on them. Form a single knot with the 1st three strands and another with the remaining 3 strands till the bracelet is the length you would like it to be. Secure the ends with another knot and trim them.

One way that you can make your friendship bracelet more special is to add beads to them. You may even choose beads that are symbolic to you and your chum. Try looking for beads that represent what it is that you like about your buddy or perhaps something that reflects both of your personalities.

To add beads to your bracelet, simply thread floss into a needle and string the beads according to the pattern that you like. Be careful when stringing your beads so that you will not make that many mistakes. It's also helpful to design the pattern before you begin to make the bracelet.

Creating friendship bracelets is truly a great way to bond with your chum. It's easy and simple to make and the product is actually something you will both value for ages.

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