A Braided Bracelet

Made from leather cords, rhinestone beads and crystal beads. A Macram Board is used for holding the cords securely in place whilst braiding.

A Woven Whip Bracelet

Step 1.

Cut four cords each measuring 60cm. Double over. Tie on a cord and secure on the Macram Board.

A Woven Whip Bracelet

Step 2.

Now plait as shown. Place the leftmost cord over and down between the 2nd and the 3rd on the right side.

A Woven Whip Bracelet

Step 3.

Place the rightmost cord over and down between the 2nd and the 3rd on the left side and back again.

A Woven Whip Bracelet

Step 4.

Continue by changing side.

A Woven Whip Bracelet

Step 5.

Tighten.

A Woven Whip Bracelet

Step 6.

Continue until the piece measures approx. 16cm.

A Woven Whip Bracelet

Step 7.

Put beads onto a wire which is put through a crimp bead, the eye of the end cap and back again. Close the crimp bead.

A Woven Whip Bracelet

Step 8.

Same procedure in the other side, but through the eye of the lock.

A Woven Whip Bracelet

Step 9.

Glue the ends of the leather cords together and glue into an end cap.

A Woven Whip Bracelet

Step 10.

Fit on a round jump ring in the opposite side of the clasp.

A Woven Whip Bracelet