Braided Bracelets with Words and Symbols
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These bracelets are braided with waxed cotton cords decorated with wooden beads. One with letter beads making a word and the other with a sport bead in the shape of a football.
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1. A TIP: It's easier to thread the beads onto the cotton cord by applying glue to the end of the cord and leaving it to dry.
2. Thread letter beads and wooden beads alternating onto the middle of the cotton cord.
3. Attach one end of the cotton cord onto a clip board and braid at each end. (See idea No. 12499 on our 'Jewellery School for help with the technique).
4. Finish: Unlike the instructions in 12499, the cord ends are not melted as this is not possible when using cotton cord. Instead, secure and hide the ends using a needle.
5. Tie another knot at each end of the cord a couple of cm from the fastening. Thread a bead on at each end and tie another knot. Trim the cord.
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