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- Oct 27, 2013
How to Make a Braided Chain Bracelet – Simple Braided Bracelet DIY
Summary: An easy braided chain bracelet DIY tutorial; we will show you step-by-step illustrated instructions about how to make a braided chain bracelet with light-purple and green ribbons..
On this weekend, you are again spending your leisure time on watching TV or reading novels? Now you get a new way to enjoy your weekend time, that is, to engage yourself in simple braided bracelet DIY! Follow the next instructions, and you will learn how to make a braided chain bracelet with ribbons.
Materials and tools for DIY braided chain bracelet:
Light purple organza ribbon
Light green organza ribbon
Golden brass chain
Golden lobster clasp
Golden jump rings
Flat nose plier
Round nose plier
Glue gun
Scissor
Lighter
Instructions on making a braided chain bracelet:
Step 1: Prepare ribbons and chain
1st, cut two pieces of ribbon, one is purple, and the other is green; both of them measure about 30cm;
2nd, singe the cutting ends of two ribbons with lighter;
3rd, glue the ends together;
4th, pick two 20cm lengths of golden chain.
Step 2: Braid ribbons with chain
1st, thread the bi-colored ribbon through the first links of two chains; the left is purple tail, and the right is green tail;
2nd, thread green tail back through left first link, and purple tail through right first link;
3rd, thread purple tail through left second link from under the chains;
4th, similarly make green tail go under the chains and up through the corresponding right link;
5th, skip third links, cross green tail over purple tail and make two tails go through the fourth links;
6th, repeat above process, braid the bracelet to the chains’ length.
Step 3: Finish the braided bracelet
1st, tie double overhand knots, cut off excess ribbons and singe the ends;
2nd, attach lobster clasp to end links.
The final look of braided chain bracelet is like this:
Great! You have successfully created your first braided chain bracelet! After this craftwork, you might back to your sofa, pick the dog-eared book, reading and resting, with your pretty bracelet worn on your wrist.