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Don't cut those cords- turn them into a tassel!
Making a fashionable bracelet couldn't be easier! Using thick elastic cord and beautiful beads, you can create a unique piece, and best of all, you don't have to worry about those knots coming apart!

Posted by marsha t. from Clinton, Maryland, United States • Published See marsha t.'s 11 projects »
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  • How to bead a wooden bead bracelet. Tassel Bracelet - Step 1
    Step 1

    Assemble your supplies. I'm using 1mm Stretch Magic cord. Just make sure it can go thru your beads.

  • How to bead a wooden bead bracelet. Tassel Bracelet - Step 2
    Step 2

    Cut a piece of stretchy cord aprox. 14 to 18" long.

  • How to bead a wooden bead bracelet. Tassel Bracelet - Step 3
    Step 3

    String your beads onto the cord, long enough to go around your wrist. How big you want it is up to you.

  • How to bead a wooden bead bracelet. Tassel Bracelet - Step 4
    Step 4

    Tie a square knot to hold your bracelet together.Tugging from the ends and the beaded part, make sure your knot is secure. You can add another square knot if you wish.

  • How to bead a wooden bead bracelet. Tassel Bracelet - Step 5
    Step 5

    Tie a french knot or double knot aprox. 1" to 1 and 1/2 " on your cord. Make sure your knot is large enough to stop your tassel beads.

  • How to bead a wooden bead bracelet. Tassel Bracelet - Step 6
    Step 6

    Tie a double knot or french knot at the end of your tassels, making sure your beads can't slide off. Trim your ends. You can add a spot of glue on your knots if you like.

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