Ever since watching this video I have been non stop making bracelets! I've seen other videos and yours is by far the Best! Your way is easier and smarter and it just works! Thank you!
To throw my two cents worth in, I've tried these bracelets with the one-needle method, and then tried it this way, and THIS way was much easier for me! Thank you for this video!
Thank you for the video. As an alternative to silk, I found that with a bead hole over 1mm both ends of S-Lon will pass through easily and since its slightly stiff, no need for needles. Also, I found that if I wrap the thread around the cord twice before stringing each bead, the thread shows up more and it fills in the gaps along the cording giving the bracelet a stitched look.
You are, by far, the best person on RUclips to a tutorial for this bracelet that I have seen yet. You speak clear, your instructions and visuals are readily understood, and you make it look so easy! I absolutely can't wait to get started on this project! You are a genius! Thank you!
@flyhigh513 Yes, you can just pull the thread partially through the needle like shown in the video. If you do have instances of it falling off the needle, just try keeping a longer tail so that it has more room to move without falling off and then you can adjust as need be. A knot was not tied when the thread was put through the needle.
@Fioreblu07 Hi, thanks for your comment and question! The box I am using is roughly 8" x 14" and it is 2" deep. I think it is a great idea to improvise by making a similarly sized apparatus yourself. I don't know much about Scoubidou, but from what it looks like, it would be a fine replacement for the outer two cords.
@Beadaholique: Hello, thanks a lot for your quick answer. I made this bracelet yesterday with rattail cord for the outer two cords and for the inner cord, I use nylon thread (kind of fireline). I'm really happy because I arrived to do it. I offer the bracelet to my fiancé. It's all thanks to you Andrea. Thanks a lot for your wonderful and helpful tutorials. For the wood board, I saw it in a Danish bracelet tutorial for macramé cuff. I'll try to build it. ;) Thanks a lot for everything!! ^___^
@GoldenAngelStudios The leather like cord is what gives the bracelet it's sturdy structure. You can try a suede cord but it might be a more fragile bracelet - which is not necessarily a bad thing, it just depends what you are looking for.
U are the only person from u tube that have been carefully in put the black carpet. Si we can see what u are Dominga, you are the only one who had explain very, but very good the best one thank u very much and congratulations
@sandra johnson - I think the extra opening that you are referring to is where the beads stop and this is caused by the bringing of the two cords together. The only way to prevent it would be to taper your bead size at the end. I am glad you enjoyed the tutorial!
THIS is absolutely awesome. I met another lady who made knotted bracelets who had one of these she made....she insisted that these could not be made without some mechanism called the "do it all"....pfffffttt! After work, this will be my first project, thank you for making it look so do-able! :o)
I think I can say with almost 100% certainty that I will not use any other way to make these bracelets! Thank you so so much for this tut. I've tried other techniques that have made me crazy enough to almost give up on a bracelet that I love and am determined to master. Not now! No need to give up or beat my head against the wall! lol! Nuff said. I've seen the beading wizard and I'm off to wrap bracelet OZ! A MILLION THANX!!!
Love the tutorial, thank you so much! I order your beads on eBay a lot and they are by far the best quality! The colors you have available for your fire beads are so beautiful, rich and uniques they can't be found anywhere else. I also love your silver buttons!
Thank you for posting this, I just finished my first one and it was easy and fairly fast once I found a rhythm and got the thread tightness right, it looks awesome and my niece will just love it for her birthday.
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I've just discovered these bracelets and am very excited because I have a metal allergy, so this type of bracelet would be perfect for me.
I make this style bracelet for resale, and I do not ever use more than 24" of leather cord. I have also found that making two openings at the "buttonhole" end is unnecessarily bulky and makes it seem if I skimped on the number of beads, so I only make one knot at the end of the beads, and then only one knot after that. I love this video for its simplicity and clarity!!!
It could be the NYMO maybe. I've only done this using Griffin Silk cord for the inside part. Keep your beads snug up against each other, and tie the knot tight, but other than that, the thread is the only thing I can think could be causing the problem.
@asykes3848 In this video Andrea just used a whole pack of Griffin Silk which is 2 meters long. If you visit Beadaholique's website and check out our project, Vegan Wrap Bracelet - Project B129 (the link is available in the video description underneath the video), you will see written instructions. In that project she used 10 feet of thread for a double wrap bracelet.
Hi! It is probably that you need to pull the thread to the base of the needle and then it will catch. So slip it through the big eye needle and then pull the thread to the base of the needle so that it is tight.
I can't wait to start making these! Looks fun and would make amazing gifts. Thanks for taking the time to make such a detailed, informative video so that novices like me can easily digest the process.
It sounds like your cord (the one that wraps around through the beads) may not be pulled tightly enough. If you are using a silk cord, make sure that you stretch it before use, because that could also result in the cord becoming loose as time goes on. If your cord is pulled nice and snug, and wraps around the outside cord correctly, the tension should keep the beads in place.
That would depend on a lot of factors, including the size of your cords, the size of your beads, and the finished length of your bracelet. Generally, since it's very hard to add thread to this type of project, it's better to be safe than sorry with the amount you start with. Otherwise, I suggest you experiment with your specific materials by working an inch, then taking it out and measuring the amount of thread you used.
You made that look easy! I might give it a try. Love the 2 needle technique, so far I have just seen people get all twisted up in their thread, cut the vid away (and I bet they are cussing up a storm) then come back all flustered and finish it.
You would need to find a way to secure the longer length, yes. You can try just taping it down to your work surface on both ends, if you can get the tape to stay secure.
If your beads have large enough holes, you could always tie a knot and slide it into the bead. However, if the holes aren't large enough, you'll just need to start with really long thread, or else your knots will be exposed.
I've looked at quite a few tutorials for this particular bracelet. Yours is by far my favorite! The method you use is so much easier. Thank you. One thing I can't find is away to pin the video to Pinterest.
@sugarchocolatebrandy Sure! It would definitely be a more organic look since hemp tends to be slightly thicker and thinner in parts. I think it would look really cool :)
Thank you for this tutorial. I make these bracelets too and I use K.O. Thread with a No.10 Beading Needle or, other times, I use C Lon Micro Cord - which comes in all the great colours that normal C Lon cord comes in. You can buy C Lon cord in normal size (which is just called C Lon), Fine size and Micro size. The normal C Lon and the Fine are very similar in size - 0.5mm and 0.4mm, while the Micro is very thin. But, they're all really strong and work well for making bracelets like these. The only problem with the Griffin Silk Thread is that it stretches, or that's what I find anyway. The K.O. Thread is really good because it doesn't fray the way that Nymo Thread does, and it's already waxed, so that's one step you don't have to do. I love the skull 💀 beads you used on the bracelet you showed us, they would be so cool for Halloween. Thanks again, love from Amanda in Australia
@lynnwills1 To make a shank button out of this stamping blank (the SKU on our site is BMB-2265), insert a ball head pin (such as FHP-3001 on our site) through the hole in the stamping. Then create a wire wrapped wire loop on the back side of the stamping, which you can see how to do in our video: "How to Make Wrapped Wire Loops"
Thanks-I tried using the one needle technique but I didn't like how the threads looked, so I can't wait to try this. How much silk do you start with for a single wrap, so you don't run out?
Are the perfect bracelets you are referring to made my hand? Don't forget that sometimes we can't replicate machine made pieces 100%. But the handcrafted touches can be what make handmade jewelry special. I haven't worked with burning my thread on a Chan Luu style bracelet. If your bead has a large enough hole, have you tried hiding the knot in the hole of the bead?
Unfortunately, the designer who made this video moved back to the East Coast and isn't with the company anymore. So all I can give you is my best guess on how you would do that. One option would be to try using S-Lon nylon cord instead of silk cord. There is the regular size and then there is a micro size for smaller bead holes, and you could start with a longer piece. The other option would be, if your bead holes are large enough, to hide your knots inside the bead holes.
I'm going to try this with moose hide cut into strips on the sides and maybe some sinew or upholstery thread :) really liking these tutorials. Subscribing!
This is awesome. I like the style of the Chan Luu bracelets but I'm not willing to fork over $200 for something I can easily make for a lot less. Thanks for the tutorial!
Loved your tutorial and the bracelet. I just started one and I am making to wrap aroud 3 times. I put 2m of silk thread but it's not enough. Will you pease give me a hint how to mend the silk thread? xx
Unfortunately, the designer that did this particular video doesn't work with us anymore, and I've only done one or two wrap bracelets myself. Can you just keep all of your knots to one side and have it be the back that sits against the wrist? With a 5 wrap bracelet, it seems to me that there's quite a bit going on visually, and a little knot that's neat and tidy wouldn't be that noticable.
@sugarchocolatebrandy Hemp works well, the only thing you have to be careful with is the fact that hemp is rough so make sure you use a thread that's going to stand up to the friction.
Thank you for the wonderful tutorials. The video shows how to secure the leather for a one wrap bracelet. Do I just need a much longer box for a double or triple wrap to maintain the tension?
That would work totally fine as long as the bead sizes change gradually. This wouldn't work well with beads next to each other that jumped drastically in size.
I love your video and really appreciate it! I wanted to make a long wrap bracelot but have run out of thread, how do I add more? Do you have a video for that? Thank you so much!
The beads are 6mm. You can get the supplies featured in our videos on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
Thanks for the video! I'm having trouble finishing the bracelet, when I tie the ending knot, the last four or five beads get pretty loose. Is there any trick to it? I'm using 2mm rubber cord, Nymo beading cord, 8mm glass pearls. Is it maybe the combination of rubber and Nymo cords that the knots at the end don't work too well?
Ever since watching this video I have been non stop making bracelets! I've seen other videos and yours is by far the Best! Your way is easier and smarter and it just works! Thank you!
To throw my two cents worth in, I've tried these bracelets with the one-needle method, and then tried it this way, and THIS way was much easier for me! Thank you for this video!
Thank you for the video. As an alternative to silk, I found that with a bead hole over 1mm both ends of S-Lon will pass through easily and since its slightly stiff, no need for needles. Also, I found that if I wrap the thread around the cord twice before stringing each bead, the thread shows up more and it fills in the gaps along the cording giving the bracelet a stitched look.
I cant thank you enough for doing this video. I love your calming voice too. You would be great as a voice over person.
Awww thanks! Glad you found this video so helpful!
You are, by far, the best person on RUclips to a tutorial for this bracelet that I have seen yet. You speak clear, your instructions and visuals are readily understood, and you make it look so easy! I absolutely can't wait to get started on this project! You are a genius! Thank you!
This is the BEST video on this type of bracelet I have came across. I have viewed more than 20..... Thanks Beadaholique !
This technique is so much easier than others I've seen - Thank You!
Great video! I didn't know these existed - - until I saw it in an LBS and fell in love. Very clear, very tidy. Thanks sooooooooooooo very much!
@flyhigh513 Yes, you can just pull the thread partially through the needle like shown in the video. If you do have instances of it falling off the needle, just try keeping a longer tail so that it has more room to move without falling off and then you can adjust as need be. A knot was not tied when the thread was put through the needle.
@Fioreblu07 Hi, thanks for your comment and question! The box I am using is roughly 8" x 14" and it is 2" deep. I think it is a great idea to improvise by making a similarly sized apparatus yourself. I don't know much about Scoubidou, but from what it looks like, it would be a fine replacement for the outer two cords.
@Beadaholique: Hello, thanks a lot for your quick answer. I made this bracelet yesterday with rattail cord for the outer two cords and for the inner cord, I use nylon thread (kind of fireline). I'm really happy because I arrived to do it. I offer the bracelet to my fiancé. It's all thanks to you Andrea. Thanks a lot for your wonderful and helpful tutorials. For the wood board, I saw it in a Danish bracelet tutorial for macramé cuff. I'll try to build it. ;) Thanks a lot for everything!! ^___^
@GoldenAngelStudios The leather like cord is what gives the bracelet it's sturdy structure. You can try a suede cord but it might be a more fragile bracelet - which is not necessarily a bad thing, it just depends what you are looking for.
U are the only person from u tube that have been carefully in put the black carpet. Si we can see what u are Dominga, you are the only one who had explain very, but very good the best one thank u very much and congratulations
@sandra johnson - I think the extra opening that you are referring to is where the beads stop and this is caused by the bringing of the two cords together. The only way to prevent it would be to taper your bead size at the end. I am glad you enjoyed the tutorial!
Saw another tute on this type of bracelet but have to say as usual yours is SO much better!
Thank you!
@sugarchocolatebrandy Waxed linen could be used, provided that your beads have a large enough hole to accommodate twice its thickness. Thanks!
THIS is absolutely awesome. I met another lady who made knotted bracelets who had one of these she made....she insisted that these could not be made without some mechanism called the "do it all"....pfffffttt! After work, this will be my first project, thank you for making it look so do-able! :o)
I do prefer the 2 needle method. I find that it works up faster and that it gives your finished bracelet a nice even look.
I think I can say with almost 100% certainty that I will not use any other way to make these bracelets! Thank you so so much for this tut. I've tried other techniques that have made me crazy enough to almost give up on a bracelet that I love and am determined to master. Not now! No need to give up or beat my head against the wall! lol! Nuff said. I've seen the beading wizard and I'm off to wrap bracelet OZ! A MILLION THANX!!!
Love the tutorial, thank you so much! I order your beads on eBay a lot and they are by far the best quality! The colors you have available for your fire beads are so beautiful, rich and uniques they can't be found anywhere else. I also love your silver buttons!
Thank you for posting this, I just finished my first one and it was easy and fairly fast once I found a rhythm and got the thread tightness right, it looks awesome and my niece will just love it for her birthday.
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I've just discovered these bracelets and am very excited because I have a metal allergy, so this type of bracelet would be perfect for me.
I make this style bracelet for resale, and I do not ever use more than 24" of leather cord. I have also found that making two openings at the "buttonhole" end is unnecessarily bulky and makes it seem if I skimped on the number of beads, so I only make one knot at the end of the beads, and then only one knot after that. I love this video for its simplicity and clarity!!!
@RubyArwenDior I would suggest using two feet per however many times you would like your bracelet around your wrist. Thanks!
It could be the NYMO maybe. I've only done this using Griffin Silk cord for the inside part. Keep your beads snug up against each other, and tie the knot tight, but other than that, the thread is the only thing I can think could be causing the problem.
@asykes3848 In this video Andrea just used a whole pack of Griffin Silk which is 2 meters long. If you visit Beadaholique's website and check out our project, Vegan Wrap Bracelet - Project B129 (the link is available in the video description underneath the video), you will see written instructions. In that project she used 10 feet of thread for a double wrap bracelet.
The size 2 Griffin silk comes with 2 meters on a card. Andrea just used the whole piece for the project in this video.
oooh, im so glad i caught this one, its "cleaner" and your instructions are easy to follow, short sweet and to the pint.
Thanks glad this video was helpful for you!
This is the best one I've watched so far...thank you.
Hi! It is probably that you need to pull the thread to the base of the needle and then it will catch. So slip it through the big eye needle and then pull the thread to the base of the needle so that it is tight.
LOVE THIS VIDEO.....This is the BEST tutorial I have ever seen. Keep up the great work !
Thanks for the great video. It was very clear, and I was able to follow it and complete a wrapped bracelet!
I always use a full card of Griffin Silk for this style of bracelet. It's very difficult to neatly add new thread, so better safe than sorry.
Beautiful and looks so easy to do.
You explained that perfectly! I can`t wait to get started.
I can't wait to start making these! Looks fun and would make amazing gifts. Thanks for taking the time to make such a detailed, informative video so that novices like me can easily digest the process.
That is so cool I like the colors like that
So cool
Great easy tutorial. Probably the easiest one yet
This video is very easy to understand, even for a beginner... thanks!
Paracord would be a little thick for this application. You also want to use kind of a stiff outer cord to keep everything in line.
It sounds like your cord (the one that wraps around through the beads) may not be pulled tightly enough. If you are using a silk cord, make sure that you stretch it before use, because that could also result in the cord becoming loose as time goes on. If your cord is pulled nice and snug, and wraps around the outside cord correctly, the tension should keep the beads in place.
That would depend on a lot of factors, including the size of your cords, the size of your beads, and the finished length of your bracelet. Generally, since it's very hard to add thread to this type of project, it's better to be safe than sorry with the amount you start with. Otherwise, I suggest you experiment with your specific materials by working an inch, then taking it out and measuring the amount of thread you used.
Your instructions are the best!!
You made that look easy! I might give it a try. Love the 2 needle technique, so far I have just seen people get all twisted up in their thread, cut the vid away (and I bet they are cussing up a storm) then come back all flustered and finish it.
You would need to find a way to secure the longer length, yes. You can try just taping it down to your work surface on both ends, if you can get the tape to stay secure.
If your beads have large enough holes, you could always tie a knot and slide it into the bead. However, if the holes aren't large enough, you'll just need to start with really long thread, or else your knots will be exposed.
Great instructions. I have to admit, it reminds me of a centipede. LOL!! Will be doing this Tuesday for a class.
Hah, it does look a little bit like a cartoony centipede. Good luck with your class, I hope they enjoy it!
that is a beautiful bracelet and awesome presentation,thank you
I've looked at quite a few tutorials for this particular bracelet. Yours is by far my favorite! The method you use is so much easier. Thank you. One thing I can't find is away to pin the video to Pinterest.
great video. easy to see, clear and concise. thanks for sharing.
@sugarchocolatebrandy Sure! It would definitely be a more organic look since hemp tends to be slightly thicker and thinner in parts. I think it would look really cool :)
Then multiply that by the number of inches you want your bracelet to be, plus add a bit extra for finishing.
Thank you for this tutorial. I make these bracelets too and I use K.O. Thread with a No.10 Beading Needle or, other times, I use C Lon Micro Cord - which comes in all the great colours that normal C Lon cord comes in. You can buy C Lon cord in normal size (which is just called C Lon), Fine size and Micro size. The normal C Lon and the Fine are very similar in size - 0.5mm and 0.4mm, while the Micro is very thin. But, they're all really strong and work well for making bracelets like these. The only problem with the Griffin Silk Thread is that it stretches, or that's what I find anyway. The K.O. Thread is really good because it doesn't fray the way that Nymo Thread does, and it's already waxed, so that's one step you don't have to do. I love the skull 💀 beads you used on the bracelet you showed us, they would be so cool for Halloween. Thanks again, love from Amanda in Australia
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Thank you so much for the tutorial, very easy to do. Love it
I'm not sure how elastic cord would work with this type of bracelet. It may not keep it's shape as well, but you can always experiment!
Elastic cord does not work well with this at all.
Loved your video, you made it look so easy!!!!
@lynnwills1 To make a shank button out of this stamping blank (the SKU on our site is BMB-2265), insert a ball head pin (such as FHP-3001 on our site) through the hole in the stamping. Then create a wire wrapped wire loop on the back side of the stamping, which you can see how to do in our video: "How to Make Wrapped Wire Loops"
I made an EXACT copy of your skull wrap bracelet before I watched this! Great minds think alike :) xx
Great video! Very clear and easy to understand!
that was an awesome video! I'm making Christmas gifts this year! thank you for sharing
Lindo trabalho! Amei! Vídeo maravilhoso! Obrigada!👏👏👏❤❤❤👍👍👍🇧🇷🇧🇷
Thanks I'm happy you liked it! 💖
Very nice...I love violet and green :)
This is so beautiful! Thank you for posting! :)
Thank you! Its looks a fun Bracelet to make and pretty, will give it a try soon once agaiin thank you for sharing!
TY TY TY So very much, I appreciate that you went slow enough so I can get it TY again.
@Beadaholique thank's very much for the answer I love those bracelets :) have a nice day
@cranialjukebox Regular sewing thread might snap too easily and be too thin for this particular project.
Thanks for this tutorial! So helpful!
If you watch it in 720 - HD it might be clearer.
Thanks-I tried using the one needle technique but I didn't like how the threads looked, so I can't wait to try this. How much silk do you start with for a single wrap, so you don't run out?
Very helpful, thanks. I'm doing one of these on my Jewellery making course.x
Excellent tutorial! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
thank you so much you give us the best explanation how to start and finish this braslet cose this more important things good luck
Are the perfect bracelets you are referring to made my hand? Don't forget that sometimes we can't replicate machine made pieces 100%. But the handcrafted touches can be what make handmade jewelry special. I haven't worked with burning my thread on a Chan Luu style bracelet. If your bead has a large enough hole, have you tried hiding the knot in the hole of the bead?
Unfortunately, the designer who made this video moved back to the East Coast and isn't with the company anymore. So all I can give you is my best guess on how you would do that. One option would be to try using S-Lon nylon cord instead of silk cord. There is the regular size and then there is a micro size for smaller bead holes, and you could start with a longer piece. The other option would be, if your bead holes are large enough, to hide your knots inside the bead holes.
Very good! great explanation
Great tutorial 👍 Thank you for making it.
Thank you for this tutorial - it is so much easier than other techniques I've tried. Do you have any tutorials on doing multi rows?
I'm going to try this with moose hide cut into strips on the sides and maybe some sinew or upholstery thread :) really liking these tutorials. Subscribing!
This an amazing tutorial. Thank you!
Easy to understand! Lovely...thank you!
This is awesome. I like the style of the Chan Luu bracelets but I'm not willing to fork over $200 for something I can easily make for a lot less. Thanks for the tutorial!
Wow, worked on a movie last year with a stylist and we used a TON of Chan Lu jewelry and clothing.
Loved your tutorial and the bracelet. I just started one and I am making to wrap aroud 3 times. I put 2m of silk thread but it's not enough. Will you pease give me a hint how to mend the silk thread? xx
Excellent tutorial, thanks!
Unfortunately, the designer that did this particular video doesn't work with us anymore, and I've only done one or two wrap bracelets myself. Can you just keep all of your knots to one side and have it be the back that sits against the wrist? With a 5 wrap bracelet, it seems to me that there's quite a bit going on visually, and a little knot that's neat and tidy wouldn't be that noticable.
@sugarchocolatebrandy Hemp works well, the only thing you have to be careful with is the fact that hemp is rough so make sure you use a thread that's going to stand up to the friction.
Another helpful video, thanks! Can I use E6000 glue instead of super glue?
Had same issues cat AliCat 42, 1st and last bead seem to be popping out
Thank you for the wonderful tutorials. The video shows how to secure the leather for a one wrap bracelet. Do I just need a much longer box for a double or triple wrap to maintain the tension?
Thank's for the tute, well we need 3 yards of leather ( 2,74 meters ) to do it ? it's a lot of no ?
Thankyou so much! definitely the most efficient and easiest way! :)
Can you have smaller beads on the ends building into bigger beads in the middle or do they all have to be the same size for this style to work?
That would work totally fine as long as the bead sizes change gradually. This wouldn't work well with beads next to each other that jumped drastically in size.
I love your video and really appreciate it! I wanted to make a long wrap bracelot but have run out of thread, how do I add more? Do you have a video for that? Thank you so much!
thanks for sharing
You mentioned using 3 ft of the leather cord to make a one wrap bracelet, but I missed if you mentioned how many feet of the griffin silk?
By the kinks in the thread, it looks like she used a griffin silk card, which comes pre-loaded with 2m of thread [approx. 79"]
The beads are 6mm. You can get the supplies featured in our videos on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
very good and useful tutorial, thanks a lot!
love this informative video cant wait to start !!!!! thanx :)
Thanks for the video! I'm having trouble finishing the bracelet, when I tie the ending knot, the last four or five beads get pretty loose. Is there any trick to it? I'm using 2mm rubber cord, Nymo beading cord, 8mm glass pearls. Is it maybe the combination of rubber and Nymo cords that the knots at the end don't work too well?