Since the launched our thread bracelets collection, we have been asked thousands of times how we make our bracelets to get that neat & tangle-free finish.
And we are finally here to share it!
Here is a short tutorial on how to do our bracelets on thread.
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Cut 34cm thread to make the bracelet.
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Tip: Burn the tip of the thread to prevent fraying while doing the bracelet.
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If you want to make an anklet cut 46cm thread, and for choker 68cm.
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Insert the thread to the charm, up to about 10 cm, then fold. With the 10 cm thread on top, make a ‘U’ loop overlapping onto the rest of the thread.
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Hold the ‘U’ loop with your thumb leaving at least 3 cm thread allowance from the thumb until the tip of the thread.
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Using the thumb to buffer, wrap the 3 cm thread over the loop.
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Tip: We do the knot by twisting the 3 cm wrapping thread up - then under - then up again.
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Wrap it 3 times, making 3 layers of thread stack nicely before locking the knot.
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To lock the knot, insert the tip of the wrapping cord through the ‘U’ fold loop, then slowly pull the whole knot to tighten.
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Tip: Using a tweezer or your fingers, pull and squeeze the thread together to make sure the knot is done tightly.
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Cut the excess cord leaving just enough (about 1mm) to melt and lock the tip afterwards.
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Using a lighter melt the tip of thread to lock the knot and get a clean finish.
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Tip: Use a lighter with adjustable flame. Set at the minimum. Be careful to direct the flame away from the bracelet.
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Use super glue to further secure the bracelet. Apply just a very small amount on the knot.
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Tip: Be careful not get glue anywhere else otherwise the knot won’t slide smoothly.
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