For best results, use 1. 4-milimeter Chinese knotting cord. Rattail cord will also work well. Embroidery thread or embroidery floss are not recommended because they are too thin.
An overhand knot is where you wrap the rope into a loop, then push the end through the loop. Make sure that the knot is below the tape. There is enough length in the tails to prevent the braid from sliding out.
You will be creating a basic 3-strand braid. Treat the 2 strands of each color as a single strand.
Remember to treat the 2 strands of each color as a single strand.
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If you want a wider bracelet, cut 2 strands of each color. Treat the pairs as a single strand for the rest of the tutorial. 1. 4-milimeter Chinese knotting cord will work the best, but rattail cord may also work. Alternatively, you can use embroidery thread instead. It is not the same thing as embroidery floss. Instead of being made up of separate strands, it is twisted like a thin rope. [9] X Research source
The knot needs to be below the tape. The tails are long enough to prevent the braid from sliding out.
The exact width of the gap does not matter. It needs to be wide enough to distinguish it from the spaces between the other strands. [11] X Research source Again, if you cut 2 strands of each color, treat them as a single strand and group them together.
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For a trendy look, use 2 suede ribbons and a thin chain. For a vintage look, use 1 velvet ribbon, a thin chain, and lace trim. For a bohemian look, cut 2 different types of fabric into1⁄4 to 1⁄2 in (0. 64 to 1. 27 cm) wide strips. Use a thin chain or suede ribbon for the third strand.
Use fabric scissors for fabric strands, including ribbon and lace. Use sharp scissors for non-fabric strands, including pleather and suede. Use wire cutters for chains.
Slide the end of your strand into the cap of the fold-over cord end. Use heavy-duty pliers to clamp the cap shut. Don’t do the other end yet. You may need to cut the strands shorter. Repeat the process for the other strands.
Keep the strands flat for a nicer finish. This is especially important for velvet strands, which have a fuzzy and non-fuzzy side.
Fold-over clamps have a tiny loop at 1 end.
If the jump ring is very small, you may have to hold it between 2 pliers instead of your fingers and 1 pair of pliers.
It does not matter if you use the left or right outside edge.
Chinese knotting cord or rattail cord: hold the cut ends over a flame until they melt. Embroidery thread: place a drop of liquid glue over the ends, and let the glue dry. Super glue will work the best, but you can use tacky or fabric glue.
Try to use a different color for the knotting cord than you did for the end of the cord. This will make the next step easier.
Make sure that the braid is not twisted for this step. Do not use the second cord from the beginning of the braid to make the knot. You should be able to slide the knot along the cord.
Chinese knotting cord or rattail cord: candle or lighter flame. Embroidery thread: liquid glue.
