Make your own thread bracelets: if you get hooked you won't be able to stop

Today I bring you one of my recent discoveries: thread bracelets.

I know it's not new, but I've recently been encouraged to create my own designs. to create my own designs and I have realized that it is an activity that I love. It's imaginative, relaxing and gives me a lot of play to make surprise gifts that succeed.

Have you already tried to make them? I'll tell you a few things and sure you'll cheer up.

But I warn you: once you start, it's a vice!

 

How to get started: choose the materials for your thread bracelets

You may also know them as macramé bracelets, knot bracelets or even friendship bracelets (that's because you'll start giving them as gifts to friends, they're so cute you'll want everyone to wear them).

In reality all these denominations refer to the same type of bracelets: those that are made, normally by hand, by braiding the threads or chaining some knots on others. braiding the threads or stringing knots on top of each other.

I like them very much because they put a point of color on the wrists or ankles, and they also add a look natural look, which is a trendso it's a good time to pay attention to these bracelets.

Besides, since I choose the colors, I focus on the ranges that I like the most and try out combinations.

To weave it is necessary to gradually to gain skill little by little, as in anyas in any craft or manual activity. It is possible that the first bracelets of thread that you make are not as you would like them to be, but but you will soon see that it is not complicated at all.

As soon as you have a few "flying hours" your technique starts to improve rapidly and you can start trying out more daring designs. to try out more daring designs.

But let's take it one step at a time. What do you need to get started? The truth is that very little. Write down:

The first thing is the easiest: a pair of scissors and a lighter to seal the ends of the thread or the cord you use.

Then you have to find a support, something to which you can hook one end of the bracelet and that will hold some tension so you can work. and keep a little bit of tension so you can work.

Ideas for you? For example, you can use a thick safety pin that can withstand a few tugs. You hook it somewhere stable and comfortable comfortable for you to sit and knit.

It can also be a paper clip, which is usually quite strong. 

Or whatever you see. The idea is that hold one end while you weave in the other.

And last but not least, you need the most important thing: threads.

Actually you can weave your bracelets with almost any type of thread or fine rope: hemp, silk, wool, cotton, nylon, plastic.... The most common is the waxed threadbecause of its resistance and variety of colors. It is very durable, easy to handle and does not tangle. So to begin with it is the one I recommend.

Do you already have everything? You just need to find some quiet time to start braiding to start braiding.

 

Are you a beginner or an expert? 3 types of thread bracelets

As soon as you get into this world you will see the amount of possibilities you have. You'll start with the simplest bracelets, but then you'll want to try more ambitious want to try more ambitious creations.

A bracelet made of thread can be a jewel! Shall I show you some of them?

 

1. Flat bracelets

They are the simplest and that is why we usually start practicing with this type of bracelet.

I I make them with waxed threadchoosing the combinations that fit me best at that moment.

Once you have mastered the knotting technique, you can make them as wide as you like, simply by adding more threads at the beginning.

 

Personally, I like to combine different widthswith a flat bracelet and a thinner bracelet and with another type of braiding.

 

2. Bracelets with designs

Once you have some practice, it's time to try it out. There are patterns that teach you how to different types of knots, and there are no limits. there are no limits.

It is possible to create real wonders, such as macramé bracelets with gold clasps and masteredshapes: circles, ovals or zigzags, among others. zig-zag, among others.

 

3. Bracelets with beads, stones or appliqués

These are my favorites! It's the step beyond, so that a thread bracelet can become a piece of jewelry.

The easiest way to test is to start playing by inserting beads beads into the design. You get beautiful creations, like these.

Once you have mastered it, you can you can go for the gemstones. Choose the one you like and weave your bracelet around it. That's what I've done with my Candy collection.

The truth is that I would love for you to try it and tell me what you think. I'm getting more and more hooked, doing my own trials and experiments.

I can assure you that in a short time you can make a lot of progress, and you can do real wonders.

Can you show me your designs?