Mini-Lesson: MAKING STRETCHY BRACELETS

MAKING STRETCHY BRACELETS USING ELASTIC STRING

STRETCHY BRACELET STEPS

1. Cut 12–15” of elastic string for bracelet.

You want to use round thong elastic string. You do NOT want to use the flat, elastic floss. It shreads. The cloth covered elastic cord is not a great choice. It’s meant to be sewn into fabric, like for a waste-band, but not to be exposed as in jewelry.

2. Grab each end. Stretch it 25 times, by pulling on it firmly, but NOT with all your strength. Yes, that number is 25. Get your daily exercise in.

3. String on your beads; make sure it’s the correct size for your wrist. Avoid very heavy beads.

NOTE: If a CENTER-POINT or DROP, make this center of bracelet, opposite side of knot.

NOTE: If creating a pattern, remember that both ends of bracelet will be brought back together.

4. Tie an overhand knot and pull tight to pull your beads together.

Overhand knot: One end goes over the other, then back through the loop.