Simple Sliding Knot Bracelet
Intro: Simple Sliding Knot Bracelet
Hi Everyone! Ready for something quick and easy? In this Instructable, we will make a
Simple Sliding Knot Bracelet with an Antique African Coin
This bracelet is totally adjustable and can fit just about every wrist, depending on how much cord or string you use.
Simple Sliding Knot Bracelet with an Antique African Coin
This bracelet is totally adjustable and can fit just about every wrist, depending on how much cord or string you use.
STEP 1: Materials Used
STEP 2: Step One
First!
Okay, now that you have all the goods, you want to take your yard of string or cord and fold it right in half and cut it.
Take one strand of your cut cord and fold it in half again, making a simple bend at the top ( Important: do not cut this half)
Take the bend you just made and pass it through the center of the coin, like zis--
Okay, now that you have all the goods, you want to take your yard of string or cord and fold it right in half and cut it.
Take one strand of your cut cord and fold it in half again, making a simple bend at the top ( Important: do not cut this half)
Take the bend you just made and pass it through the center of the coin, like zis--
STEP 3: Step Two
Then:
Loop the dangling strands through the big loop you just created by bending it in half
Loop the dangling strands through the big loop you just created by bending it in half
STEP 4: Step Three
Now pull tight! (but don't pull so hard you break your cord. I've done it too many times)
Once one side is snug and fit into place, take the second strand and do the same thing on the opposite side of the coin.
It should look something like this!
Once one side is snug and fit into place, take the second strand and do the same thing on the opposite side of the coin.
It should look something like this!
STEP 5: Step Four
Great! you're lookin' good. The next step is going to be knotting the two (now four after folding them) strands of cord to each other
to create the sliding knot element of this sliding knot bracelet.
This part was tricky to explain in photographs so I just drew it out...
Basically, take both strands of one side and wrap it around the other strands of the other side at least 3 times
to create the sliding knot element of this sliding knot bracelet.
This part was tricky to explain in photographs so I just drew it out...
Basically, take both strands of one side and wrap it around the other strands of the other side at least 3 times
STEP 6: Step Five
This should create a small tunnel of loops around one side of cord.
Now, take the end of the two strands of one side that is wrapped around and lead it through that tunnel
Like This:
Now, take the end of the two strands of one side that is wrapped around and lead it through that tunnel
Like This:
STEP 7: Step Six
Got that?
Now pull it tight, but again, don't use your lion strength, we don't want to break the cord or we'll have to start all over again.
Do it again on the other side and it will look something like this- (about 4 strands in a cute little knot)
Now pull it tight, but again, don't use your lion strength, we don't want to break the cord or we'll have to start all over again.
Do it again on the other side and it will look something like this- (about 4 strands in a cute little knot)
STEP 8: Finally
Now pull it gently on each side to ensure your knots are not too tight and your sliding knot bracelet can in fact slide.
If it does, congratulations it is complete!
Now go give it to someone you have a crush on cause it's
totally gender neutral and anyone who is anyone would want to wear something you made ;D
<3
www.kandubeads.com
If it does, congratulations it is complete!
Now go give it to someone you have a crush on cause it's
totally gender neutral and anyone who is anyone would want to wear something you made ;D
<3
www.kandubeads.com
44 Comments
SueB171 7 years ago
lovely BUT ...
What happened to the cord between the last two photos? Four strands became two (between the knots) and two looks much better.
beethovenisawesome 7 years ago
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beethovenisawesome 7 years ago
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beethovenisawesome 7 years ago
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rocky2001 7 years ago
the knot is pretty clunky looking once finished, going to find a better option but thanks for the instructions anyway. I am sure it would be better with bracelet string I just have 3mm leather and it is too large for my desired results.
PilarM2 8 years ago
AnishaS3 8 years ago
I'm a little late to the party but how long of a cord do we use? Like enough to wrap around your wrist twice, thrice, etc.? Thanks!
StephanieP14 8 years ago
NiaG 8 years ago
I made this, the knots slid like they should but I couldn't slide them to make it small enough to fit my fiance's small wrists :(
BATHAM_ 8 years ago
isuarez4 9 years ago
Deadpool69 10 years ago
My knot is stuck and cannot slide. How can I loosen or fix it?
Deadpool
alisha145 10 years ago
If your knot is stuck, I would totally take the whole thing out and start over giving the knot a little slack as you tie it. Try tying and untying it a few times for practice. Once you get the bends down, you will find a snugness to your knot that will work just right for you :)
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Alisha
Deadpool69 10 years ago
alisha145 10 years ago
Is the knot stuck? Or just falling into place too high on your bracelet?
-Alisha
jneffster 10 years ago
I am a crafty guy, but I cant get it.
alisha145 10 years ago
I know when I can't quite master something, I get a small group of friends together to work on a project all at once. We then share ideas and techniques and maybe someone might be able to help you get that knot down pat. Unfortunately, we aren't equipped with a recording device just yet in the shop but hopefully soon, we will be able to make tut vids! Let me know if you still have a hard time getting this to work for you and I'll see what I can do!
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Alisha
daleinmrtz 10 years ago
alisha145 10 years ago
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-Aa.
Alex-95__ 10 years ago