For anyone doing this, when melting the ends please do it slowly and don’t put the cord directly in the flame. No hate, but the string should just melt and stay it’s color or get slightly darkened not burn and turn a brownish shade. Love the video though!
You did another one?! Thank you so much! I ended paying $15 for a braided one of their bracelets. I was going to use it as an example so I could learn how to make it but it didn't work for me.
+Rissie Luvii yeah it took me a few tries to get something that looked similar. It's hard to tell with the melted wax sometimes! Hopefully this video helped you! :)
Very nice tutorial! I saw your previous tutorial vid and you've made the bracelets so wonderfully. I sure like to try to make one without breaking the bank form Pura Vida bracelet site(even though I did bought one once before watching the DIY video. Silly me 😝). Making DIY stuff is so much more fun than buying them itself. I'll make one myself by following the directions from your tutorial vid. And thanks for sharing this awesome tutorial of yours. I throughly enjoyed it. I give it two thumbs up!😄
I wouldn't recommend burning other types of string since you it'll just catch fire. You could maybe try some jewelry or fabric glue and see if you can seal the ends that way? Best of luck!! Thanks for watching :)
Hi! If you want to melt the ends, then yes, it should be the waxed polyester cord. If you choose to use other cord/string types, then you can use jewelry glue to seal the ends :) Hope that helps!
Try not putting the string directly in the flame, or holding it in the flame for a shorter amount of time. I usually sort "wave" the flame over the ends I want to melt now. It takes a bit of practice so that the ends do not catch fire or end up too charred.
Hi Sheila, thanks for your message. To make sure they twist together, first twist each of the strands in the same direction as the twist pre-existing in the cord. Next, bring the two ends together and twist the pair of strings together in the same direction also. If you have some scrap cord or even embroidery floss, you can give it a try on those first before you do the twisted ends. Hopefully that helps a bit! Please let me know if it works out! 😃
Sorry for the late response! I suggest trying an Etsy search for "1mm Waxed Polyester Cord"! Hopefully you can find some local vendors or those shipping within your country, as international mail seems to be a bit backed up (at least here in Canada :( ). Hope you are staying healthy and safe!
Love the tutorial! I'm having one issue though, when you twist the two ends and then twist them together and knot the end, mine just untwists! Am I doing something wrong? Thanks!
I had the same problem. But, I think that part of the video was in fast forward, it was hard to see what she was doing. In order to keep it from untwisting, you have to twist the bracelet itself to keep the single cord together.
Hey Jenni, thanks so much for watching my video. You can purchase waxed polyester cord here: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/609750128/10m-spool-of-waxed-polyester-cord
you probably have to twist them alittle more, that kept happening to me. But u just have to also keep your place and don't move as much ( if that's the case)
Hey Annie, You can try, but you would not be able to burn the ends to seal them. You might be able to use jewelry glue instead! Thanks so much for watching, and best of luck!
It depends on the type of string. If it isn't waxed coated, chances are, the string will just catch fire! For instance, if it's embroidery floss or cotton cord, it will just burn and not melt at all. However, different waxed polyester cords melt nicely. I've also heard about some successes with waxed nylon but have not tried it myself so I cannot confirm!
Hey! Make sure that you are twisting both ends in the same direction as the pre-existing twists in the string. Once you've twisted each end independently, then you can twist the two twists together and tie it off. Let me know if that helps! Best of luck!
Here's an updated list on where to purchase waxed polyester cord:
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Teen daughters want these bracelets but easily made following your amazing turotials. Thank you.
Thanks for your comment! I'm so glad they found the tutorials helpful :)
For anyone doing this, when melting the ends please do it slowly and don’t put the cord directly in the flame. No hate, but the string should just melt and stay it’s color or get slightly darkened not burn and turn a brownish shade. Love the video though!
I saw a piracies bracelet ad on Facebook and I was like. I used to make friendship bracelets like that all the time, when I was ten.
love this! hope more pura vida like bracelets to come! :)
+Erin D Thank you, Erin! I definitely have more in progress :) Thank you for your support!
I love your tutorials! And I like the music you choose as well, it doesn't distract from your tutorials.
Thank you so much! And thank you so much for watching! Have fun creating & stay safe! :)
Thank you so much! You deserve more views.
Thanks so much for watching! :)
wow thank you for the instructoin! thx!
Great video! Thanks
Thank you so much for watching! 😃
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Thanks so much for watching :D
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Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment ☺ I hope you are staying healthy and safe!! 💗
You did another one?! Thank you so much! I ended paying $15 for a braided one of their bracelets. I was going to use it as an example so I could learn how to make it but it didn't work for me.
+Rissie Luvii yeah it took me a few tries to get something that looked similar. It's hard to tell with the melted wax sometimes! Hopefully this video helped you! :)
Great demonstration! Thanks!
thank you so much! this helped me learn quickly
You're very welcome! Happy knotting! :)
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH THANK YOU!!!!
+Sanae Brown thank YOU sososo much!!! :'D
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Thank you so much! Have fun creating!! :)
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Thank you so much!! :)
Very nice tutorial! I saw your previous tutorial vid and you've made the bracelets so wonderfully. I sure like to try to make one without breaking the bank form Pura Vida bracelet site(even though I did bought one once before watching the DIY video. Silly me 😝). Making DIY stuff is so much more fun than buying them itself. I'll make one myself by following the directions from your tutorial vid. And thanks for sharing this awesome tutorial of yours. I throughly enjoyed it. I give it two thumbs up!😄
ahhh thank you so much!! :D
Knack for Knots np.😄
I went and got my supplies today. Great video. Now let's see if I can make one..
PURA VIDA work. Saludes de esta COSTARRICENSE 💖💖💖
Great video !!!Thank you☺️
This is so cool! 🙌
Perfect!!
Thank you for the tutorial ~ can you please tell me what size the peace sign charm is please?
+Joyce Myer the peace sign charm is about 1cm by 1cm! I hope that helps! :) Thanks so much for watching!
I love this tutorial! Do you think you can make one on the beaded square knot puravida bracelet if you haven't already?
For sure! Thanks so much for the suggestion :)
On the website, the string is only available in large spools. How did you find the amount of string you showed in this video? (0:34)
Can I use normal embroidery thread for the burning method or do I have to use this particular string
I wouldn't recommend burning other types of string since you it'll just catch fire. You could maybe try some jewelry or fabric glue and see if you can seal the ends that way? Best of luck!! Thanks for watching :)
Does it have to be wax coated string
Hi! If you want to melt the ends, then yes, it should be the waxed polyester cord. If you choose to use other cord/string types, then you can use jewelry glue to seal the ends :) Hope that helps!
Hi there! I ordered the same wax coated thread from the shop that you linked to, but instead of melting, the thread is burning. What can I do?
Try not putting the string directly in the flame, or holding it in the flame for a shorter amount of time. I usually sort "wave" the flame over the ends I want to melt now. It takes a bit of practice so that the ends do not catch fire or end up too charred.
Me too!! But now i can't seem to order from there anymore. Ugh!!
Apne jese sare bracelet apne hato me pahane he vesehi me pahnu kya ?
what is the line size on the last bracelet?
My ends keep coming untwisted, I take me like an hour to figure out. I am so frustrated. I twist them every way possible. Help!
Hi Sheila, thanks for your message. To make sure they twist together, first twist each of the strands in the same direction as the twist pre-existing in the cord. Next, bring the two ends together and twist the pair of strings together in the same direction also. If you have some scrap cord or even embroidery floss, you can give it a try on those first before you do the twisted ends. Hopefully that helps a bit! Please let me know if it works out! 😃
I love your tutorial and want to make some but all of the links are out of business or closed. Can you tell me where I can find the waxed string?
Sorry for the late response! I suggest trying an Etsy search for "1mm Waxed Polyester Cord"! Hopefully you can find some local vendors or those shipping within your country, as international mail seems to be a bit backed up (at least here in Canada :( ). Hope you are staying healthy and safe!
How do you wear these? I wear one and they are very loose
where did you get the charms online from?
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I’m magical threads on Instagram!
Very understandable video, great explaining and timing!
Where can you get the waxed strings
Love the tutorial! I'm having one issue though, when you twist the two ends and then twist them together and knot the end, mine just untwists! Am I doing something wrong? Thanks!
Are you twisting them both in the same direction? Perhaps that could be the issue :)
Amanda Noelle watch a square knot tutorial
Amanda, me too! Did you ever figure out the problem?
I had the same problem. But, I think that part of the video was in fast forward, it was hard to see what she was doing. In order to keep it from untwisting, you have to twist the bracelet itself to keep the single cord together.
Where do you get your thread?
Where did you get the string from(
Hey Jenni, thanks so much for watching my video. You can purchase waxed polyester cord here: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/609750128/10m-spool-of-waxed-polyester-cord
Hi, where can I get the thread?
Are these water proof?
Where do you get your string from?
Hey! I purchased my string from etsy.me/1PvP3MI
Knack for Knots thanks so much I really want to try this and looking on amazon there wasn’t much of a selection
my cord ends keep coming untwisted, how do I keep the 2 strands to stay twisted together?
you probably have to twist them alittle more, that kept happening to me. But u just have to also keep your place and don't move as much ( if that's the case)
Would this still work with normal string?
Hey Annie,
You can try, but you would not be able to burn the ends to seal them. You might be able to use jewelry glue instead! Thanks so much for watching, and best of luck!
Knack for Knots hey! Thank you so much for replying 🥰 I’m just wondering if melting it would make a big difference to the bracelet
It depends on the type of string. If it isn't waxed coated, chances are, the string will just catch fire! For instance, if it's embroidery floss or cotton cord, it will just burn and not melt at all. However, different waxed polyester cords melt nicely. I've also heard about some successes with waxed nylon but have not tried it myself so I cannot confirm!
I don’t understand how you’re twisting it at the end it’s too fast
when i twist my string and then tie it it comes undone :(
Hey! Make sure that you are twisting both ends in the same direction as the pre-existing twists in the string. Once you've twisted each end independently, then you can twist the two twists together and tie it off. Let me know if that helps! Best of luck!
Knack for Knots okay thank you so much