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How To: Make a Braided Macrame Friendship Bracelet That Looks Nice on Both Sides

You could do this bracelet in all sorts of fun color combinations, or all in one color and it would be nice either way. These bracelets would make great easy gifts for friends, as well or This would make for a great friendship bracelet. You can use this bracelet from both sides. Fits to men and women. Use Mouline threads.

How To: Join metal jewelry pieces together without using solder

You can fuse metal together without having to solder it. By using a butane torch, you can heat your pieces of metal until they are almost but not quite melted. Once they reach this flashpoint, you can easily fuse the pieces together.

How To: Tie a Half Hitch Knots - ZIPPER BRACELET

in this Zipper bracelet is used Half Hitch knot or oldest name - Basket Stitch. They can be used as part of plant hangers, or to make belts, bracelets, and other items. This is very easy to make (: can be used as a friendship bracelet and good for beginners :)

How To: Venetian Macrame Bracelet Tutorial

Beaded Macrame Bracelet Tutorial. More info in video:

How To: Make a Double Zigzag Bracelet

How to make a really cool Double Zigzag or crossing Zig-zag macrame bracelet with beads :) This bracelet looks very interesting and it's not hard to make.

How To: Macrame Double Wave Bracelet - Tutorial

How to make a Macrame Double Wave Bracelet with beads.

How To: Make a Easy Macrame Cross with Beads

How to make a easy macrame cross with beads. This Cross Design is an easy Macrame project suitable for children and beginners.

How To: FOUR and SIX Strands Crossed Sennit, Chain (DIY)

Using this technique you can wrap a stone or make bracelet. In the future I will show how to wrap a stone using this technique (without any glue). Here is used knot called the Vertical Larks Head, along with crossed elements.

How To: Make a beautiful clear crystal resin gem

There are two kinds of people who will find this video tutorial useful: Jewelers/jewelry making aficionados and cosplay fans. That's because this crystal clear, shiny resin gemstone can be used just as equally for a beautiful pendant or a paperweight as it can be for cosplay costume accessories like shoulder pads and helms.

How To: Macrame a Chinese flat knot

In this Arts & Crafts video tutorial you will learn how to make a western Macrame or a Chinese flat knot. Both are one and the same. For this take two different color threads, say black and blue bend them and pin them to a flat surface with a safety pin so that the threads are free to move. For this example, black is outer and blue is inner thread. Take the right black and put it over the blue threads. Now put the left black over the right black, then under both the blues and pull it up throu...

How To: Make a floating illusion necklace

Those interested in learning how to make their own jewelry, can learn how to make a floating illusion necklace by following the steps in this video tutorial. You will need a beading board, beading wire, crimp beads, beads of your choice, a barrel clasp, wire cutters, and crimping/flat-nosed pliers. First measure out how much wire you will need. The tutorial is making a 16-inch necklace. Make sure to cut extra wire. For a 16-inch necklace, this means you should cut approximately 20 inches of w...

How To: Make picture perfect frames cameo necklace pendants

This cameo style necklace pendant is made out of little picture frames, scrapbooking paper, vintage photographs, magazine cut outs, or whatever you want. These charms have a great antique feel. Learn how to craft a picture perfect frame cameo-style necklace pendant by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.

How To: Finish ribbon, suede, and rat tail cording

Improve your jewelry making technique by watching this video. Learn how to finish ribbon, suede, and rat tail cording using end caps and ribbon clamps.

How To: Colorful Rainbow Bracelet Tutorial

How to make a Striped Macrame Rainbow bracelet. This bracelet looks good from both sides and its easy to make.

How To: Striped Macrame Bracelet with Beads

How to Make a Diagonal Striped Macrame Bracelet with Beads. This is easy to make and looks good, great bracelet for beginners.

News: Macrame Flower Motif with Pearl in Center

From this motif you can make a nice bracelet or something else that you like, such as: Plant hanger, interior elements, decorations etc. It's easy to make and this is a good project for beginners.

How To: Tie four basic knots in jewelry design

To tie the overhand knot, make a loop and pass one end of the string through the loop and tighten by pulling both ends. To tie a double overhand knot, make a loop and pass one end of the string through the loop twice before pulling both ends to tighten the knot. To tie a surgeon's knot, take the left string and bring it over and around the right string twice. Then take the right string over and around the left string and pull both ends to tighten, leaving a complete loop of string below the k...

How To: Make Wavy Macrame Bracelets

This Tutorial shows how to make an easy wavy macrame bracelets. For the most interesting appearance you can also add beads. With this style you can also make a belt, just take bigger cords and make it longer :)

How To: Make a Macrame Double Bracelet

This video will show how to make a Macrame Double Bracelet with wrapped button or stone. You need to know spiral knot and how to wrap a stone. More information in the video below.

How To: Wrap a Stone - Easy Tutorial

This tutorial shows how to wrap a Stone easily (Make Cabochon using Macrame knots). With this style you can make your own amulets, pendants or necklaces, also you can wrap a coins or anything else. It's easy to make and suitable for kids and beginners. I hope you will find this helpful!

How To: Make a Candy Stripe Friendship Bracelet

in this video is shown 9 samples of Diagonal Striped Bracelet and I show another way how to do it. This is the basic friendship bracelet - very quick to make. You need to know how to do Forward Knots and REMEMBER: TIE DOUBLE KNOTS! Forward knot is super easy! You can make this bracelet in your national flag colors. Good luck (:

How To: Make jewelry out of recycled plastic

In this video, learn how to make beautiful and unique jewelry out of old plastic bottles. This process is surprisingly simple and will make really cool gifts or accessories for any outfit. Follow along with Elizabeth Gleeson as she shows you how to spruce up any outfit and be eco-friendly at the same time!

How To: Macrame Star Bracelet Tutorial

How to make a Macrame Star Bracelet with beads ( Star waves pattern :) This bracelet looks very interesting and its not hard to make.

DIY: Macrame Double Spiral Bracelet

How to make a Macrame Double Spiral Bracelet with Button Clasp and Leather cord. Knots that are used in this tutorial are Double Spiral Knot and Square Knot. This is a great bracelet for beginners!

How To: DIY Beaded Wrap Bracelet with Square Knot and Button Clasp

This will show you an easy and quick way to make a Wrap Bracelet using Square Knot, Beads and Button Clasp. This bracelet wraps around your wrist two times. Make your own Chan Luu Style wrap bracelet with Square Knot! Great bracelet for beginners!

How To: Macrame Leaves for a Friendship Bracelet (Nice on Both Sides)

This video tutorial shows how to make leaves on macrame Friendship bracelet (this style also known as peacock's tail). You can use this bracelet from both sides. Fits to men and women. Use Mouline threads.

How To: Make a scalloped edge bobby pin accessory

In order to make a scalloped edged bobby pin accessory, you will need the following: wire, a bobby pin, small beads, a ruler, and scissors. Cut about 2 feet of wire. Fold the wire in half. Lace the wire through the bobby pin. Anchor it by wrapping it around the exterior. Then, repeat with the other end of wire. You will repeat this, in order to secure each bead. Begin sliding the beads on the wire. Group three at a time, remembering to anchor them. When you reach then end, begin scalloping. A...