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Sandra was excited about searching a special gift for her pal this friendship day. Like Sandra when it comes to gift our friends, friendship bracelets are the first thing in our mind. Since its inception in 1970 at Central America, these bracelets have travelled time and now can be seen on the wrists of children to even grandparents. Well you always have a choice to buy the one from online bracelets shops but how about gifting a handmade piece to your best pal or pals. It would be a touching way to express your affection and respect towards them. We are not talking here about simple tying knots in thread and gift but we are going to see some great ways of using threads and design some pretty handmade bracelets. Step 1: • Material and supplies for the making that requires • Embroidery floss, scissors, safety pin and fabric tape of 60 inch. • Floss comes in colorful variety and each are of 8 meters known as skein. For your purpose you only need to have 60 inch thread. So now you can select minimum of 5 strands of different colors. If you intend to make it broader you can opt for more skeins. • You can use any old soft pillow as your work station and the one that olds your safety pin. Step 2: Know the knots which involves • Backward knot-this is done by putting the right thread over left one and tying the knot. • Forward knot-this is just the opposite of the above • Forward-backward knot- it starts with forward but ends at backward style • Backward-forward knot- just the opposite of Forward-backward knot Step 3: Start the bracelet with 3 or 5 strands in hand fold from the center and tie the knot leaving a big loop about ½ inches long. With variation in patterns you can use the different colors to bring out the following designs. • Heart pattern • Chevron or arrow or fish tail pattern • Double size with more threads and joint chevron pattern • Zig zag • Candy stripe floss Step 4: Giving the finish: when your braiding comes about 4 inch in size end it by tying a knot at bottom. Tighten it by pulling the strands. After reaching appropriate length you can trim the strands from the ends. Step 5: • To hold the bracelet on wrist use the loop- at one end to fasten the other end trimmed strands. • To create variation in design with such hand craft you can use charms or beads to give it a charm or beaded bracelets look. Author Box: Ettika is an exclusive fashion store online for fashion jewelry. Find best Friendship Bracelets or charm bracelets here for every occasion. To know more about other special verities as Beaded Bracelets reach at www.ettika.com
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