► The Beaded Hemp Wish Bracelet - Craft Tutorial 2

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MATERIAL: Very Thin Hemp, 6/0 sized Seed Beads


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Q: Can I use embroidery floss like for friendship bracelets instead of hemp?

A: No. It's way too flimsy. You might be able to if you starch the strings to make them more firm but if you use them soft and natural they will just flop to the back of the bead instead of making a frame around it.

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To make this bracelet you will need 3 strands of hemp- each need to be about 18" long- you will also need a few seed beads of your choice. The ability to braid and make forward/backward knots is also a required.

HINT: After stringing the beads on the middle string make a knot under them. The knot keeps them strung up so they don't come off as you work with them!

I find that the medium sized seed beads work the best- the really tiny ones won't fit onto a hemp strand.

TIP: If you'd like to make a clasp for your bracelet you will also need: 2 Crimp Ends and 1 Barrel Clasp.

VIDEO EXAMPLE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1H9-cYn1U8

If you do not wish to use a clasp just extend your braids to about 4 inches.

I suggest you continue to measure the length of the bracelet as you make it to make sure you will fit it around your wrist comfortably. **If adding the clasp allow 1/2 of an inch on either side of the bracelet to allow for addition to the overall length.

This bracelet utilizes the friendship bracelet technique of "Forward Knot" and "Backward Knot" alternated though unlike making a friendship bracelet you only need to make a single knot of either variety, not a double.

Make sure you hold the middle string very firmly as you make your knots. Also make sure to continue the pattern exactly.

Example: If you start with the wrapping the right string around the middle and then finish with wrapping the left string then after the bead is pushed up make sure you start again with the right string and finish with the left string.

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[just4makingthings]

Wat Kind of string do u use? And btw ur vids r awsomee and reallllyy cleaarr !!!thnxx plz replay

[BeyondBracelets]

@just4makingthings Materials I use in my videos will always be listed in the video description.

[EvolveDragonfly]

The colored lined beads in the finished example (at the start), I think I have similar ones - got them from Michael's. I LOVE them, but the color washes away after a few showers. Do yours do the same?

[BeyondBracelets]

@EvolveDragonfly I don't shower with jewelry on... so I couldn't tell you.

[Jewelryfromheaven]

You dont show how you finish the ends. and i noticed you have put regular fasteners on.why dont you show how you did that?

[BeyondBracelets]

@Jewelryfromheaven The ending braid is shown at 4:56

If you want to learn how to add crimp ends with clasps then I have that video here:

/watch?v=j1H9-cYn1U8

[just4makingthings]

Ok :D thnxx

[keetlover]

you are so funny but great vid :D

[gilbertduck]

Like any good Teacher you make this so easy! Well Done and this is so pretty, plenty good enough to make a nice gift!

[Krexv]

thanks! Its so much easier than i thought

[danidelafuente1]

i love this so much more than the traditional wish bracelets where you braid and then just slide a bead in the middle and keep braiding bc the bead stays in place. Im gonna make a ton of these to give away for my LGBTS (lesbian gay bisexual straight) club at my school!