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Use alphabet beads and colorful
decorative beads to create personalized bracelets.
Pony beads representing team colors and other
themes can be used to customize your design.
Stretch bracelets are preferred because they
are simple to make, don't require clasps or
hardware and therefore don't have the added
cost of clasps, and more expensive flex wire.
The bracelets are also easy to slip on and
take off.
There are so many possibilities for creating
stretch bracelets. They are great for Sunday
School activities, camps, schools, fundraisers,
Girl Scouts, groups and events. |
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If desired, first
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Cut stretch cord -
determing the length by adding 3 inches to the desired
finished size. For example, to make a 7.5"
bracelet, cut 10.5". The extra length will
be needed for knotting.
Tip: For
kid size bracelets, cut 9-10" of cord and string
6-7" of beads. For adult size bracelets, cut
10-12" of cord and string 7-8" of beads.
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Clip a bead stopper
to one end of the stretch cord. Then string your
beads onto the stretch cord.
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To finish the
bracelet, tie a surgeon's knot. If you don't know
how to make a surgeon's knot, a double knot will
suffice as long as it is pulled tight, but be careful
not to pull too tight, or the cord will break. |
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any type of bead can be strung on stretch jewelry
cord. Our examples above feature plastic, glass
and metal beads. If you choose to use larger, heavier,
glass or metal beads, you may want to choose a thicker
cording such as 1mm
stretch magic beading cord. |
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Learn the
basics about beading tools and supplies
and what they are used for. |
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| String
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With so many
options available, learn about basic stringing
materials and their uses. |
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Findings & Beading Components |
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Learn about
clasps, jump rings, head pins and other findings. |
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