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| A quick word on jump rings... |
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| The reason I use these types of jump rings is because they are durable! Especially on bauble, charm & dangle bracelets! They will take a beating and keep all your wee trinkets & treasures all on the cord! |
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| As you can see they come in various metal tones too! |
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| Now that we've learned about what cord/thread/yarn to use lets move on to the other items needed for this bracelet... |
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| A focal bauble/charm/dangle... |
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| A strong jump ring... |
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| I use the double jump ring. Super strong and wears very well. |
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| Various beads... |
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| Allot of these beads are broken jewelry left overs... |
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| or from previous projects where there are only a few beads left. |
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| I also use found objects like these glass crystals. |
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| These beads are strung on head pins... |
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| These are two types of head pins that come in various metals, lengths and ends. I prefer the long one, that way I can wrap the them tighter. These items can be found at you local or online craft store. |
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| Buttons! |
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| Once you've got all your supplies together, you'll need a neat work tray/space to keep it all together in... |
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| Like this one... |
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| I'll talk about tools in my next post tomorrow! |
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| Supplies needed to make this bracelet |
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| If you cannot find the cotton waxed cord then there are three other cotton threads that can be used instead. Patons Grace 100% Mercerized Cotton is the same gauge. |
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| Lion Brand's Bon Bon's 100% cotton might work just as well |
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| Here is a comparison of the 4 types of cotton threads. (From left to right) Cotton Waxed Cord, Lizbeths 100% Mercerized Crochet/tatting cotton thread, Patons Grace 100% mercerized cotton yarn and lastly Lion Brand's Bon Bons (in green) |
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| A closer look at the four types of cord/thread/yarn that can be used for this project. |
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| I made this super simple waxed cotton cord knotted bracelet in about an hour. |
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| A few items on this are either found objects or repurposed jewelry parts. |
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| Button was on a sweater that I cut up for a 'wool-felting' project. |
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| Waxed cotton cord can be found at craft stores... |
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| in various colours... |
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| however, the gauge will be mostly the same. Unless you go to a bead shop that has a quality line of cords. |
