Recently become very popular Buddhist jewelry attract not only stars, but also needlewomen. And therefore, craftswomen, especially those who are fond of weaving leather or macramé, may like the simple technique of how to weave a Shambhala bracelet.
About the accessory of the philosophy of calm
This jewelry came to the world of fashion from the most harmonious religion of the world, the religion of self-knowledge - Buddhism. Therefore, it is worthwhile to prepare for the fact that the Shambhala bracelets , the weaving of which will be described step by step below, are not only an exciting process, but also an opportunity to understand your inner world when creating jewelry .
However, it is worth returning directly to the bracelets. The history of the weaving of Shambhala bracelets has its roots in the legend of the kingdom of harmony and wisdom. Initially, it was a simple thread on which 9 knots were tied. Later, 9 beads were placed between them. Today, Shambhala bracelets are a whole industry of fashionable jewelry, which non-professionals can join in the creation of.
How to weave a Shambhala bracelet: the first step is the cord
In order to create this decoration, you will not need many items: a waxed cord three meters long, glue, beads, scotch tape, a flat surface and sharp scissors.
The process itself begins with the fact that the cord is divided into three flat parts and connected by a strong simple knot at a distance of 25 centimeters from the ends. Next, with the help of adhesive tape, a smaller part should be fixed on a flat surface. The very method of weaving knots is quite simple. First you need to arrange the free ends in a triangle. Next, the left harness is wound up above the central and right. After the right one is thrown over the central one, gently leading and stretching the end of the right harness under the intersection of the left and central ones, and tighten the ends of the left and right ones to the central ones at the base of a simple knot.
But in order to get the right knot, the same procedure should be carried out, only the left harness will act as the leader. In order for the braid to acquire the necessary form, such nodes need to be made at least 4 pieces, after which you can weave a bead.
To do this, the selected jewelry is threaded into the central plait and the next row of knots is woven under it.
This procedure is repeated until the desired length of the bracelet.
Step Two - The Right End
In order for the bracelet to not lose its shape, it must be properly fixed. How to weave a Shambhala bracelet so that its ends do not differ from those characteristic of the work of jewelers? Everything is simple. To do this, all three cords are fastened with a simple strong knot. Then glue is applied to it on both sides and allowed to dry.
Next, cut the side cords, leaving only the center one.
Step Three - Clasp
However, the most important thing in the process of how to weave the Shambhala bracelet is the properly made clasp. In order to make it, you will need an additional fifty centimeter long cord.
The remaining ends on both sides of the bracelet are crossed with each other and overlap with a new segment. Next, 4 square knots should be made using the same technique in which they were woven earlier, while the halves of the additional bundle become the right and left weaving thread.
Beads are attached to the central plaits of the main weaving with the help of simple knots, which will serve as a kind of mechanism for locking the clasp when the bracelet is put on or removed.
That's all. As you can see, making a Shambhala bracelet is quite simple!