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An Intro on How to Make Friendship Bracelets by Jewelmania
Do you want to strengthen your relationships with friends and be creative at the same time? Then learn how to make hot-looking macrame or friendship bracelets, it is not that hard to do! Actually, patience is the number one trait that is needed, as well as a fair amount of time, especially in the learning stages.
Friendship bracelets are interesting fashion accessories that are cool to wear and fun to make. You can learn how to make friendship bracelets easily if you really desire to do so. There are even videos on the Internet that can show you how! Hopefully, you will get a good idea of how to make them by reading the rest of this article.
Step 1: Gather together the necessary materials. First, you can start with just thread, then after you become a little more experienced with this craft, you can add beads and other add-ons. You will need embroidery thread and it can be purchased online or at many craft and fabric stores. It can be found in a wide variety of colors, allowing you to be very creative with your bracelet designs.
Step 2: Cut the thread. Take into consideration the size of bracelet that you are seeking to make in this step. You want it to fit the person that is the intended recipient of the friendship bracelet. If you and the friend you have in mind have about the same size wrists, you may just pattern the design to fit yourself. The length of the threads should be as long as the distance from your elbow to your wrist.
Step 3: Make your knots. Several types of knots may be used in making your bracelet. A half-hitch is one of the most common knots used in this craft. After a while doing this, you will learn several other useful knots. Once you get used to it, you may find that it will be similar to braiding hair, but with threads instead of hair.
Step 4: Repeat the process of weaving or braiding the threads until all rows are completed. Then, you are ready to close it off by making a square knot.
Step 5: Trim all loose ends and put the friendship bracelet on your wrist for fitting or size. Make sure that it fits correctly and maybe even picture what it will look like on your friend.
The average person usually does not stick with this craft long enough to get to the point where they can make some of the more intricate and advanced friendship bracelet designs. As a result, many people who make just a few of them, end up buying most of their friendship bracelets via the Internet. Buying them is often times more economical and definitely less time consuming than making them yourself. However, if, after you make a few, you discover that this hobby is really for you, search the Internet for tutorials and more complex patterns. Whether you make them or buy the Friendship Bracelets, it is good way to get a little closer to that someone special in your life!
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