Jewelry making is a very popular type of needlework. Baubles - bracelets made of threads - are common among young people. This fashion dates back to hippie times, which in turn adopted it from the Indians. Such gizmos are also called "friendship bracelets." There are a lot of ways how to weave baubles with a pattern. It all depends on the material and model you choose. For example, beads, mouline thread are used. It is always a pleasure to create beautiful jewelry on your own that will look original and spectacular.
Ways of weaving bracelets
The easiest and most popular option is weaving from floss or dense twisted threads (Iris is suitable). First of all, it is necessary to prepare a flat and comfortable surface for work. It can be a board, a piece of cardboard, a small pillow. You will also need a pair of cloves, scotch tape or pins to secure the threads to it. This activity can really captivate, as weaving baubles with a pattern is very easy and simple. Apply the macrame technique. There are direct and oblique weaving. Nodes use double and simple. The latter are suitable for beginner craftswomen and they are made as follows. The working thread must be wrapped around the main thread and passed into the loop formed. Then you need to tighten the knot well. This operation must be repeated again. This results in a simple knot.
Bauble made of mouline thread
Step-by-step instructions on how to weave baubles allows you to quickly learn this type of needlework. The number of threads can be any, but the main thing is that it is even. For example, eight pieces. First you need to measure the wrist (this is the length of the future jewelry) and measure the thread three to five times more. It all depends on the complexity of the selected pattern. Then you need to fix it on the work surface. Mouline thread or "Iris" of different colors arranged parallel to each other. On the pages of magazines you can find information on how to weave baubles with a pattern in the form of geometric shapes, colors, symbols. First you need to take the thread located on the right and make two simple knots at the closest to it.
Continue to the opposite end. The result is a row that looks like a strip of nodules located diagonally. Threads of the same color on the right and left are connected in the center of the work in a knot. The next row must be woven with the same thread and follow a similar sequence. Continue this way until the desired product length is obtained. As ties, it is enough to weave braids on both sides of the bracelet.
Baubles made of beads
You can learn another wonderful way, how to weave baubles with a pattern of beads. If you are familiar with cross-stitch, then this method of creating jewelry will be the most interesting and understandable for you. First, you need to collect an even number of beads on the fishing line (for example, 12). Then thread the needle into the second bead with the edge, and it should go into it from left to right, tighten the fishing line and once again pass the needle into the upper bead. Thus, continue weaving further. Each time a new bead will weave to another, located next to it below. About how to weave baubles, the weaving scheme shows clearly. It shows the colors of the threads or beads and the direction of work.