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Learn a new way on how to quickly braid you own cool and stylish homemade jewelry-a versatile friendship bracelet for boyfriend and girlfriend. It is really easy to follow and so much fun to make.
Learn a new way on how to quickly braid you own cool and stylish homemade jewelry-a versatile friendship bracelet for boyfriend and girlfriend. It is really easy to follow and so much fun to make.
Things you’ll need in homemade jewelry: 4mm Round Seed Bead 1mm Nylon Thread Lobster Claw Clasp Jumpring Cord End Scissors Glue
Step 1: Get ready to braid 1. Cut 3 strips of 1mm nylon thread, each about 80cm. Fold in half and tie an overhand knot at top. Reserve a 6mm part at the end of the thread to attach the cord end;
2. Clamp the top on a flat surface. Next, separate the strands into 3 groups; 3. Slide one 4mm round seed bead onto the two outer cord ends respectively; 4. Braid the common 3-strand plait; 5. Thread a seed bead onto the two new outer cords and continue to braid;
6. Keep adding beads and braiding until the bracelet reaches about 1cm shorter than your wrist circumference;
7. Close off by tying another overhand knot. Leave 6mm and trim off all excess tails.
Step 2: Add on the clasp Dab drops of glue onto the leftover 6mm part at the two ends and then insert them into the cord end. Set aside to dry. Attach the clasp on one end using a jumpring. On the other end, thread a jumpring.
Hook the clasp onto the jumpring and you have created your own homemade jewelry. As a versatile jewelry design, there is a lot of room for variation with this pattern depending on the twine and beads you prefer and choose. No matter if you make a friendship bracelet for boyfriend or girlfriend, this bracelet makes a great gift at any occasion and circumstance.