DIY craft idea-how to make hemp bracelet designs

Also as well-known as the famous macrame,

making a piece of hemp bracelet consists of tying

basic knots over and over again to create certain

pattern. As to this DIY craft idea, it is really a good

chance for beginners to learn some primary how

to make hemp bracelet designs, and at meanwhile

help the experienced hemp crafter to improve

their skills and designs. The following are the

details.

Supplies you’ll in the DIY craft idea:

Hemp cord

Tibetan style bead

Scissors

Lighter

How to make hemp bracelet designs?

Step1: cut the hemp

1. Cut two hemp strips, one about 100cm long and another about 40cm;

2. Fold your hemp twines in half. Tie an overhand knot at 2 or 3cm long from the folded locations;

3. Arrange your ends. Make the two short strands on the inside as main holding ends and the

longer ones on outside as working ends;

Step2: work the bracelet pattern

This DIY craft idea will explain the fundamental concepts relate to how to make hemp bracelet designs,

include the materials and knotting techniques used. Besides bracelet, you can make necklace, belt or

anything you feel like out of hemp twine.

1. Grab the two working ends and start to make

patterns consist of square knots;

2. After working 5 square knots, slide one

Tibetan style bead of your choice onto central

holding ends;

3. Repeat the square knots over and over

again;

4. In the center of your bracelet, hang on

one pendant. To the rest part, make a mirror

pattern;

Step3: cease the hemp bracelet

Tie an overhand knot at end. Trim off excess hemp and secure with drops of craft glue.

While learning and practicing how to make hemp

bracelet designs, rub a few beeswax along with your

hemp twine before starting. It helps keep the knots

on your bracelet be tight and avoid the bracelet from

getting soiled. Furthermore, besides tie a knot as

ending, you can try the bigger beads which would

pass the reserved loop at beginning. Just enjoy this

DIY craft idea!

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