Oops, it’s another bracelet tutorial again! I promise a necklace piece for the next one, but meanwhile, try your hand on this braided diamante bracelet that’s great for stacking.
Materials:
- Satin Rope
- Diamante Strip
- Lighter
- Scissors
1. Measure a strand that goes round your wrist thrice, mine was roughly 42cm. Cut 4 of these.
2. To work a 4-strand braid, you will be working with the 2 strands on either sides and the middle 2 strands, which forms the core. To begin, bring extreme left strand over the core, then bring extreme right strand under the core and through loop.
3. Continue with braid 3-4 times, depending on far away you want to start your diamantes.
4. Insert your diamante strip into a braid where desired.
5. Continue with the braid until you reach the end of the diamante strip.
6. Finish the braid with the same number of braids you started with.
7. To end off, you can either cut the ropes and insert end clasps, or create an adjustable knot using the same braid, like how I’ve done so above. Cut off the ends and burn with a lighter to seal them.
Done! I hope you’ve enjoyed this simple tutorial. Have a great week ahead! x
6 Comments
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Hi
Interesting project.
May I know where can I buy the diamonte strip? Is it expensive (cost)?
Are there alternative costume jewellery strip that I can use other than diamonte if diamonte is not available?
Look forward to yr kind response.
tks!
Hello,
You can purchase diamante strips from most craft stores, cost varies with quality. Alternatively, you can use studs or glue/sew on diamantes, hope this helps!
LOVE IT LOVE IT. I am going to make one for my daughter for her birthday.
It is very easy to understand. I hope you post more. God Bless
Thanks Anne! I’m glad you like it! :)
Nice! :) i made a similar bracelet before but didnt use macrame- will try this so that I can wear them as a stack :)