This lesson will be dedicated to the hit of several seasons - the bracelet of Shambhala. It has nothing to do with religions and sects. This jewelry is woven from a cord and beads using the macrame technique. In this article, we will talk in detail about how to make a Shambhala bracelet yourself.
What do you need to cook for work?
- Approximately 3 meters of cord. It should go through the holes of your beads.
- 7 large beads and two small. This classic amount, you can take as much as you want, a matter of taste.
- Scissors.
- Nail polish, preferably transparent. It is needed in order to cover up the cut ends of the cord so that they do not come loose when wearing the bracelet.
- Adhesive tape or patch. There are special devices for weaving bracelets, but if you are not going to do this often, it is not advisable to purchase it.
So, how to make a Shambhala bracelet with your own hands?
1. We will start the work by cutting off 2 pieces of a cord of 50 cm and one 150 cm. We put one string (50 cm) to one side. We will need it at the very end of the work. The second needs to be fixed on the table with tape or plaster. To do this, you first need to fix one end, put on it 7 large beads and fix the second end. You can fix the lace in any way convenient for you, this is necessary for your comfort. Weighing a bracelet is simply inconvenient.
2. Lower the beads down. We take a long cord, start it under the base and tie a knot so that you get two cords of the same length. Now we begin to knit straight knots. These are the basic nodes of macramé. In how to make a Shambhala bracelet and how knots fit correctly, the schemes presented in the article will help you figure it out. It will be necessary to tie 4 or 5 such knots.
3. Then we pull the first bead to the last knot and braid it with the same knot, supporting the thread, make another knot. Again we tighten the next bead. We make two nodes. So we continue to braid all the beads. After the last we do as many nodes as we did before the first, i.e. symmetrically. Tie it tightly, cut off the excess, and process the knot with nail polish. Instead, you can use glue.
Between the beads you can make not only two nodes, you can also have three or four, everything will depend on the tasks: the length of the bracelet and the number of beads. Many are interested in how to make a double Shambhala bracelet. The principle of weaving is the same, only the number of cords will differ.
4. This woven “structure” must move along the center cord if shifted. You should center it. You have two free ends of the cord that you need to fold together to form a circle.
How to make a Shambhala bracelet with a clasp?
Weave the clasp. We take the delayed cord and braid these two folded ends with similar nodes. You need to weave 3-4 cm fasteners in length. Do not tighten the knots very much, it will be difficult for you to fasten the bracelet. Cut the excess cord and process the bundle.
Tighten the bracelet. The loose ends of the cord should not be very long. Leave 5 cm, and cut the rest. They need to put on small beads and fix them with a bundle.
Well, now you know how to make the Shambhala bracelet yourself. Wear it with pleasure.