Hemp Bracelets and More E-Book

Suzanne McNeill CZT

• Herausgeber: Design Originals
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2017

Seitenzahl: 30

Beschreibung

There are so many ways to make cool bracelets with natural hemp! Soft, supple, and durable, hemp cord now comes in a beautiful range of lustrous colors, perfect for making stylish eco-chic jewelry. This book makes it easy, with step-by-step instructions and irresistible projects. Discover how to create amazing hand-tied bracelets, key chains, headbands, and more. Inside you'll find lots of super fun ideas for both contemporary and earthy boho designs. Bestselling craft author Suzanne McNeill reveals the simple knotting and braiding techniques that guarantee stunning results, with friendly advice on using findings, choosing colors, and embellishing with beads, buttons, rings, and charms. 

Leseprobe

CONTENTS

Idea Gallery

Getting Started

Overhand Knot

Half Hitch Knot

Half Knot

Square Knot

Josephine Knot

Knot Directory

Overhand Knot Bracelet

Wish Bracelet

Multi-Strand Overhand Knot Bracelet

Overhand Knot Belt

Basic Half Hitch Bracelet

Two-Color Half Hitch Bracelet

Friendship Bracelet

Headphones Wrap

Basic Half Knot Bracelet

Two-Color Half Knot Bracelet

Beaded Half Knot Bracelet

Keychain

Basic Square Knot Bracelet

Sliding Knot Bracelet

Striped Bracelet

Beaded Square Knot Bracelet

Basic Josephine Knot Bracelet

Two-Color Josephine Knot Bracelet

Multi-Strand Josephine Knot Bracelet

Josephine Knot Headband

IDEA GALLERY

There are so many cool bracelet designs you can make using hemp. Here are some ideas for inspiration. Make them your own by using your favorite colors, beads, and accessories. Have fun!

GETTING STARTED

Working with hemp is super easy! You only need a few supplies to start making some really cool designs. Read through this section to learn the basics. Then turn to page 16 to start putting your knowledge to use by making some projects.

Tools and Materials

Hemp cord. Did you know that hemp is a plant? And it can be used to make all kinds of useful things like cloth, paper, wax, and, of course, rope! Hemp was once used to make all of the ropes on sailing ships. The hemp cord you’ll use for jewelry making is much thinner than a ship’s ropes, but it’s just as strong. You’ll find the projects you make using hemp cord can withstand a lot of wear and tear and will last a long time.

Hemp cord can be found in the jewelry section of your local craft store. It’s often available in different thicknesses and a rainbow of colors. You might find the cord feels different depending on the process used to make it and whether or not it has been dyed. Some hemp cord will feel stiff, while other cord will feel soft and flexible, like string. You can use any type of hemp cord for the projects in this book.

Scissors. You’ll want a nice pair of scissors to cut and trim your hemp cord. Dull scissors might leave you with frayed cord ends.

Ruler or yardstick. You’ll often need several feet of hemp for each project, so you’ll want a ruler on hand. A yardstick can be very useful for measuring long strands of hemp.

Glue. You can use glue to give knots extra security or to secure loose ends in a design.

Clipboard. This is not a necessity, but a clipboard can be helpful. Use the clip to hold down one end of your design while you knot your way to the other end.

Beads, rings, and charms. Hemp looks great on its own, but you can also embellish your designs with beads and charms. Tie hemp onto a key ring to make a keychain—there are lots of possibilities. When purchasing beads and charms, check the size of the holes—you’ll want to make sure they’re large enough to thread onto your hemp cord without getting stuck.

Simple Knots

Here are some simple knots that you can incorporate into your designs. A lark’s head knot allows you to attach your design to other items, like a key ring, zipper, or charm. A basic braid is a nice way to start or end a design, or it can make a nice design all on its own.

LARK’S HEAD KNOT

Fold the strand in half. This will form a loop at the center. Hold on to the center loop.

Place the center loop under the item you’re attaching the hemp to (like a key ring).