Braided/plaited bracelets with jewellery clay

Braided/plaited bracelets with jewellery clay

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In 2mm macram cord cut 2 pieces each measuring 70cm and 1 piece measuring 220cm. Cut 1 piece measuring 70cm from 1mm macram cord. Put the 3 pieces measuring 70cm together and double them over in the middle. Tie a piece of string onto the loop if you wish. Strap the loop onto a macram board. Double over the long cord, put it under the other cords and cross the two ends. Always let the same cord lie on top. Now put the macram cords under the others again.

Braided/plaited bracelets with jewellery clay

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Now continue in the same way.

Braided/plaited bracelets with jewellery clay

3

Push the braiding all the time so it is tight.

Braided/plaited bracelets with jewellery clay

4

Form a small square in Pardo jewellery clay and push it into the jewellery pendant frame.

Braided/plaited bracelets with jewellery clay

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Form the edges against the table. Cure the clay in an oven at 130 degrees for 30 minutes.

Braided/plaited bracelets with jewellery clay

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Attach the jewellery pendant frame onto the 2 thin cords approx. half-way. Carry on braiding underneath the frame.

Braided/plaited bracelets with jewellery clay

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Put the frame on top and continue braiding with the thin cords again.

Braided/plaited bracelets with jewellery clay

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Continue until the braiding on either side of the frame is of equal length.

Braided/plaited bracelets with jewellery clay

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Fasten the braiding cords and the thin ends with a needle on the back.

Braided/plaited bracelets with jewellery clay

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Cut off the ends leaving 1cm. Melt the ends and ... see the next step.

Braided/plaited bracelets with jewellery clay

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Push down the melted ends immediately eg: with a pair of scissors.

Braided/plaited bracelets with jewellery clay

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Put metal discs onto the 4 cords, tie a knot and cut off the ends and melt lightly.

Braided/plaited bracelets with jewellery clay

Variation.

Braided/plaited bracelets with jewellery clay

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Decorate the jewellery pendant frames as shown above. This shows ordinary braiding with just 2 cords.