This knot is known as a 'Square Knot' by those of us who do macrame. It's one of the basic knots that you use all the time in macrame projects and I love it used like this in your bracelet. You can also string all your beads onto the middle strand of cord and then just macrame your Square Knots in between each bead instead of knotting around each bead. That way, the beads stand out more!
Also you can string all of your beads on in the beginning so you don't have to constantly think about the pattern. Very nice color combo, bracelet looks wonderful!
Thanks so much for ALL of your excellent videos! Just a hint on this particular bracelet: Because the center cord will be stationary the whole time, it's a little easier to go ahead and string your beads in the order you want them, and then just "feed" them up the center in turn. This also allows you to tape down (or otherwise secure) the middle cord, which I find makes it easier to make the knots.
You can also use a brown paper back to burnish the cord or even try using a larger eyed needle and pass the cord through the hole several times to get rid of any larger pieces of wax. I hope this helps!
This is wonderful and seems easy enough with beautiful results! I'm going to make these for a fundraiser! Thanks so much for the easy and concise instructions, many videos out there are confusing and don't show good close ups of the hands. This is very appreciated! :)
Andrea used this technique for a double wrap bracelet, which you can find under the Bracelets section of our Free Beading Projects at beadaholique . com. It's called the Bazaar Wrap Bracelet. She said you needed 22 feet for a double wrap, so I would say something around 33 feet for a triple wrap, but you may need to experiment a little bit.
Any light colored cord will definitely pick up dirt a lot quicker then a dark colored one. The waxy surface probably will hold the dirt more then a smooth surface.
@MaRiaGolS Soon! Truth is, our designers were so excited having just received this item that they set about immediately making projects. Even before we had time to photograph and post it! I think by tomorrow if you do a search for "waxed linen" it should come right up....
Oh i really love this bracelets, i didn’t have the waxed linen cording at the time so i tried what i had which was Hemp cord for practice didn’t look as good as the one you made. Thank you!!
@biancaxx5 The waxed linen was used because it has body to it yet is still flexible. I always believe that there are many ways of doing things in this world so I would say go ahead and try with the 1mm leather cord and embroidery floss but here are a couple things to bear in mind: with the leather cord, depending on the type you have, it might be stiffer then with the waxed linen so you might want to actually up the size of the beads from 8/0 to 6/0 so that your wraps do not need to be as tight.
You can get them on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath the video.
Yes, this project does use a square knot. The waxed linen cord is made out of linen, and has more of a waxy feeling to the cord. The waxed cotton cord is made out of cotton and has a smoother feel.
That gummy substance is one of the drawbacks to a waxed linen cord. It is great to work with, but sometimes the excess wax can become distracting. I don't think that washing it will help, it actually might make it worse. Here are a couple things to try: Before making the piece of jewelry, scrape the cord with a dull knife, this can sometimes remove excess.
They are size 8/0 Seed Beads. You can get them on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
It's 1mm Natural Beige Waxed Irish Linen Cord. You can get it on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
@Beadaholique The 8/0 could still work but just bear in mind that the waxed linen in the video probably has more flexibility then your leather cord. Conversely, the embroidery floss is going to be looser and more flexible then the waxed linen. If you run into troubles with the bracelet keeping its shape, you might want to consider a 10/0 seed bead instead of 8/0. A lot of jewelry making is about experimentation, have fun!
I just received my waxed linen in black and white and I have made 4 bracelets so far. Is there a trick to get rid of the gumminess of the waxed linen? It really seems to be a bit excessive and not at all pleasant to work with. Also on the black, the wax really shows up in pictures and looks messy. Should I wash the cord before I use it? Or maybe wash the finished bracelets?
I've seen those bracelets, but I've never made one. I don't think they're made with waxed linen. My guess would be a nylon thread like Super Lon maybe, but I can't say for sure.
This is a great video just the type I was looking for. If you could please give some advice on how to figure out how long and how many beads you need for making a 3 and 5 wrap bracelet. For example with 8mm beads. I am trying to make a guys bracelet for myself. Thanks again for your great videos!
Michael Cox There is no basic rule to size these bracelets unless you invest in a mandrel. Even then the sizing when measured out long ways against a ruler can be difficult to judge. Ideally, if you want a 6 inch bracelet you would have a length of 18 inches for a triple wrap. However, because of the size of beads, and the overlapping of the wraps, it is hard to determine it that way and you will most assuredly need extra length. One thing you can do would be to begin the project and once you have knotted on about 4 beads, measure it. Let's say it ends up being 1 1/2". Then you just add until you get the length that you want. The hardest thing to judge on a bracelet like this the the length of the clasp. So keep in mind that you are working with, give or take, an inch or so. I noticed you said that you are making this bracelet for yourself, and the great thing about that is that you can add beads as you go and keep testing the length. Just keep knotting and testing. That really is the best way to go about it. Sorry for the long winded response but I hope this helps. Mandrels www.beadaholique.com/c-62086-mandrels.aspx?UA-cam& Macrame 101: How to Create Macrame Jewelry www.beadaholique.com/s-2029-macrame-101-how-to-create-macrame-jewelry.aspx?UA-cam&
I'm not sure why you don't do larkshead knots to go around the bead. I realize it results in helping to curve the end that goes over the bead but having to stop and straighten it out seems somewhat silly and unnecessary as the larkshead knots are pretty pliable when curling cord.
Hmmm, you may not be making enough knots after you're done adding beads. The idea is keep knotting until you have a such a long section of knotted cord that you can easily form it into a circle with your hands (Just as if it was a single piece of string you wanted to form into a circle) then use your remaining loose cords to tie the circle closed.
This knot is known as a 'Square Knot' by those of us who do macrame. It's one of the basic knots that you use all the time in macrame projects and I love it used like this in your bracelet. You can also string all your beads onto the middle strand of cord and then just macrame your Square Knots in between each bead instead of knotting around each bead. That way, the beads stand out more!
Also you can string all of your beads on in the beginning so you don't have to constantly think about the pattern. Very nice color combo, bracelet looks wonderful!
Thanks so much for ALL of your excellent videos! Just a hint on this particular bracelet: Because the center cord will be stationary the whole time, it's a little easier to go ahead and string your beads in the order you want them, and then just "feed" them up the center in turn. This also allows you to tape down (or otherwise secure) the middle cord, which I find makes it easier to make the knots.
You can also use a brown paper back to burnish the cord or even try using a larger eyed needle and pass the cord through the hole several times to get rid of any larger pieces of wax. I hope this helps!
Love the colour scheme of this bracelet, looks very classy :) Thank you!
This is wonderful and seems easy enough with beautiful results! I'm going to make these for a fundraiser! Thanks so much for the easy and concise instructions, many videos out there are confusing and don't show good close ups of the hands. This is very appreciated! :)
Totally going to try this! I used to do this technique with hemp string
Andrea used this technique for a double wrap bracelet, which you can find under the Bracelets section of our Free Beading Projects at beadaholique . com. It's called the Bazaar Wrap Bracelet. She said you needed 22 feet for a double wrap, so I would say something around 33 feet for a triple wrap, but you may need to experiment a little bit.
Thanks so much! I will try that next time!
Any light colored cord will definitely pick up dirt a lot quicker then a dark colored one. The waxy surface probably will hold the dirt more then a smooth surface.
lovely bracelet, great tutorial x
@MaRiaGolS Soon! Truth is, our designers were so excited having just received this item that they set about immediately making projects. Even before we had time to photograph and post it! I think by tomorrow if you do a search for "waxed linen" it should come right up....
Oh i really love this bracelets, i didn’t have the waxed linen cording at the time so i tried what i had which was Hemp cord for practice didn’t look as good as the one you made. Thank you!!
@biancaxx5 The waxed linen was used because it has body to it yet is still flexible. I always believe that there are many ways of doing things in this world so I would say go ahead and try with the 1mm leather cord and embroidery floss but here are a couple things to bear in mind: with the leather cord, depending on the type you have, it might be stiffer then with the waxed linen so you might want to actually up the size of the beads from 8/0 to 6/0 so that your wraps do not need to be as tight.
You can get them on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath the video.
Yes, this project does use a square knot. The waxed linen cord is made out of linen, and has more of a waxy feeling to the cord. The waxed cotton cord is made out of cotton and has a smoother feel.
That gummy substance is one of the drawbacks to a waxed linen cord. It is great to work with, but sometimes the excess wax can become distracting. I don't think that washing it will help, it actually might make it worse. Here are a couple things to try: Before making the piece of jewelry, scrape the cord with a dull knife, this can sometimes remove excess.
@wonton71 The Natural Beige Waxed Irish Linen Cord is now available on our website. The link and sku # is available in the video description.
They are size 8/0 Seed Beads. You can get them on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
It's 1mm Natural Beige Waxed Irish Linen Cord. You can get it on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
@Beadaholique The 8/0 could still work but just bear in mind that the waxed linen in the video probably has more flexibility then your leather cord. Conversely, the embroidery floss is going to be looser and more flexible then the waxed linen. If you run into troubles with the bracelet keeping its shape, you might want to consider a 10/0 seed bead instead of 8/0. A lot of jewelry making is about experimentation, have fun!
amazingly show the steps
very informative
I just received my waxed linen in black and white and I have made 4 bracelets so far. Is there a trick to get rid of the gumminess of the waxed linen? It really seems to be a bit excessive and not at all pleasant to work with. Also on the black, the wax really shows up in pictures and looks messy. Should I wash the cord before I use it? Or maybe wash the finished bracelets?
i wouldn't use the waxed cord i rather use cotton cord or twine for this project i think it will turn out just as beautiful as this bracelet
How many strand and how long
What size beads were used for this bracelet?
This Knot is like the Square Knot, whats the difference between this Cord and Waxed Cotton Cord?
I've seen those bracelets, but I've never made one. I don't think they're made with waxed linen. My guess would be a nylon thread like Super Lon maybe, but I can't say for sure.
I see you tell us more about the lengths in this video How to Make a Knotted Waxed Linen Wrap Bracelet (Beads on the Outside) thanks!
Thanks! ^_^
Can you hemp cord instead of wax linen?
You certainly can!
Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with that thread, so I wouldn't be able to recommend a suitable replacement.
This is a great video just the type I was looking for. If you could please give some advice on how to figure out how long and how many beads you need for making a 3 and 5 wrap bracelet. For example with 8mm beads. I am trying to make a guys bracelet for myself. Thanks again for your great videos!
Michael Cox There is no basic rule to size these bracelets unless you invest in a mandrel. Even then the sizing when measured out long ways against a ruler can be difficult to judge. Ideally, if you want a 6 inch bracelet you would have a length of 18 inches for a triple wrap. However, because of the size of beads, and the overlapping of the wraps, it is hard to determine it that way and you will most assuredly need extra length. One thing you can do would be to begin the project and once you have knotted on about 4 beads, measure it. Let's say it ends up being 1 1/2". Then you just add until you get the length that you want. The hardest thing to judge on a bracelet like this the the length of the clasp. So keep in mind that you are working with, give or take, an inch or so. I noticed you said that you are making this bracelet for yourself, and the great thing about that is that you can add beads as you go and keep testing the length. Just keep knotting and testing. That really is the best way to go about it. Sorry for the long winded response but I hope this helps.
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Thanks for the info I did end up making the bracelet it turned out to be 4 wraps lol!
TFS.
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I'm not sure why you don't do larkshead knots to go around the bead. I realize it results in helping to curve the end that goes over the bead but having to stop and straighten it out seems somewhat silly and unnecessary as the larkshead knots are pretty pliable when curling cord.
Thanks for the suggestion! : )
You don't have to make it into an S form really. That is a Square Knot, very easy to learn.
I don’t understand how the knots you make at the end form a circle. Mine just look like a bunch of knots.
Hmmm, you may not be making enough knots after you're done adding beads. The idea is keep knotting until you have a such a long section of knotted cord that you can easily form it into a circle with your hands (Just as if it was a single piece of string you wanted to form into a circle) then use your remaining loose cords to tie the circle closed.
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