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Use dollar store poly rope to duplicate the look of kumihimo
Make brightly colored raffia looking charm bracelets using dollar store poly rope and a large charm or pendant.

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  • How to make a braided bracelet. Make Raffia Look Charm Bracelets  - Step 1
    Step 1

    Start with brightly colored poly rope.

  • How to make a braided bracelet. Make Raffia Look Charm Bracelets  - Step 2
    Step 2

    Cut a six-foot-long piece. Separate it into three strands.

  • How to make a braided bracelet. Make Raffia Look Charm Bracelets  - Step 3
    Step 3

    Criss cross two of the strands and begin tying lanyard knots. For help with lanyard knots, see my photo and video tutorial at http://www.examiner.com/article/how-to-make-a-lanyard-or-crown-knot-for-rope-necklaces

  • How to make a braided bracelet. Make Raffia Look Charm Bracelets  - Step 4
    Step 4

    When your bracelet is long enough to go over your wrist, slide a jump ring with a charm attached over one strand.

  • How to make a braided bracelet. Make Raffia Look Charm Bracelets  - Step 5
    Step 5

    Glue an end cap to the other end. Add a jump ring and lobster clasp when dry.

  • How to make a braided bracelet. Make Raffia Look Charm Bracelets  - Step 6
    Step 6

    Trim the charm end. Fluff the rope strands to look like a raffia tassel.

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sue d.
sue d.
Thank you for the tutorial. The charm is very secure. Nice and easy.
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