workshop 1 Twisted Macrame

Twisted macrame bracelet

Preparation

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Scissors , cords

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clip boad

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or macrame table

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Your selection of beads

Step 1

cut three cords around 45cm long each

Step 2

thread the cord1 through all beads

Step 3

Set the cord1 on the clip board or macrame table

Step 4

Place beads in a middle of the cord1.

Place the middle of the cord2 underneath the cord1.

Step 5

Bring the right side of the cord2 to left side over the cord1.

Step 6

Bring the left side of the cord2 over

Step 7

Bring the left side of the cord2 to right side under the cord1 and over the right side of the cord2

Step 8

Pull both sides of the cord2 to knot.

Step 9

Repeat Step5-8

Step 10

After 10knots, start plaiting (French Braid)

Step 11

Plait as long as you can

Step 12

Repeat step4-11 on the other side of beads.

Step 13

Measure widest part of your hand.

Step 14

Measure your bracelet.

Make it around 2cm longer than length of around your hand.

Step 15

Thread both end of bracelet through the bead.

Step 16

Make simple knots on both ends.

These are simple but very important basic techniques.