These are beaded bracelets that use macrame knots and 1mm diameter waxed cotton cord – the technique of micro-macrame. They’re quick to create with numerous variations possible in beads, knots and cord. These have a simple bead-loop closure. Good for fashion accessories, male friendship bands or even to while away the evening making them.
I started this bracelet in a workshop on freestyle peyote and some six hours later decided it was finished. The organic nature of the design allows for more and more to be added, so an end point has to be called at some point! I’m pleased with my first effort, but think I will use less contrasting tones for my next one, and perhaps not start with such small seed beads (they made for a very slow start!). I’m also going to need a sample wrist size for my starting length as mine are a little on the large size for a woman’s bracelet… Feedback and offers to purchase appreciated 😉
Here’s today’s project – finishing off a Czech crystal daisy chain bracelet with matching necklace and earrings. The pattern can be found in Make Jewellery magazine (p.20-21, Issue 16, Aug 2010) and the materials are from Creative Beadcraft and eBay.