Nialaya Inspired Bracelets -- A Requested Jewelry-making Tutorial

In partnership with http://www.FaveCrafts.com , I am pleased to present this video on how to make a Nialaya inspired bracelet! For more free craft projects, video tutorials and craft tips, visit www.FaveCrafts.com .

This tutorial was requested by monkeystar2307. Although the actual bracelet featured different colored beads and used cording instead of hemp (see "My reference photos" below), I didn't have the right materials at hand so I improvised. For your convenience, however, I provided a supply list where you can find similar materials to make the original bracelet.

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» My Reference Photos «
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» Related Videos «
How to Make a Square Knot and Four Variations http://youtu.be/HunXOofp_NQ
Solution for Frayed Ends -- Quick Tip http://youtu.be/kQM2ctEQPu0
How to Make a Sliding Square Knot Closure http://youtu.be/ZdrV3T7dIIA

» Supply List for Making a Similar Nialaya Bracelet «
Cording: http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H201639BS
Red beads*: http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H205467GS
Rhinestone beads*: http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H201428MB
Silver beads*: http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H207315MB
*The beads I recommend are 10mm, rather than the 8mm used in the video. Adjust your cord length accordingly.

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» Materials List «

• 1mm hemp cording
• Fourteen 8mm beads
• Two 6mm beads
• Epoxy glue or E600
• Paper towel
• Toothpicks
• Scissors
• Ruler

» Instructions «

• Cut an 18" length of hemp; this will be your core strand. Cut two 40" lengths of hemp; these will be your working strands.
• Tie a knot near one end of your core strand. String a 6mm on the other end of your core strand and bring it up to your knot.
• Take your two working strands and tie an overhand knot around your core strand four inches away from the 6mm bead.
• Separate the strands so that the core strand is in the middle and the two working strands are at either side of the core strand.
• Tie two square knots. Slide an 8mm bead on your core strand and bring it up towards your square knots. Make another square knot.
• Repeat last step until you have no more 8mm beads.
• Tie an extra square knot at the end. Tie an overhand knot with your working strands.
• String on a 6mm bead and tie an overhand knot four inches away from your last square knot. Trim excess hemp.
• Cut the excess string close to your overhand knots. Carefully apply a little epoxy or cement glue to your knots to secure them. Let dry.
• Make a 1" sliding square knot closure. (See my video, "How to Make a Sliding Square Knot Closure" http://youtu.be/ZdrV3T7dIIA to learn how to do this.)

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[Citrisik]

the beads you used are beautiful!!! would you be able to to tell me where you got them from??

thanks

[eclecticdesigns]

@Citrisik Thanks! The beads are actually called Wonder Beads and I purchased them from Fire Mountain Gems!

[bobbydolllulutyty]

i just watched these bracelets selling for many dollars.....you did a fantastic job explaing this---I am 58 and use to make purses,key chains---i thought this was a lost art. thank you for solving velentines gifts.just about better than chocolate and beats the heck out of roses..... I will go to the craft store tomorrow...I thought you were Great explaining this---you just taught this old woofer a new trick--again thank you ,you will have touched many lives,by this kind jesture

[eclecticdesigns]

@bobbydolllulutyty Hi, thanks for your kind comment! I just wanted to let you know that I am currently working on a Valentine's Day series so stay tuned! =D

[MsCherryleopard]

You are talented and very patient!!

[eclecticdesigns]

@MsCherryleopard Well thank you so much!!

[wonton71]

I like your instruction, but have to flip back & forward. I wonder why you can do from start to finish for this, instead refer back to other segment.

Thanks for posting

[eclecticdesigns]

@wonton71 I would have liked to make a complete video showing from start to finish how to make this bracelet, but it would have been a very long video. I made this video for Favecrafts and they prefer their videos under five minutes. I linked the technique videos on this video so you can refer back to them. I hope that you still enjoy the video! Thanks for your comment.

[charmeneniabrasil]

BELLO TRABALHO MARAVILHOSO!!!!!!!

[meross44]

Excellent how to video - Thank you!

[hunni2b]

i agree!! @MsCherryleopard

[eclecticdesigns]

@twnkltoes43 Rattail cord should work fine. Let me know how it turns out!  =D