How to Make a Macrame [mak-ruh-mey] Bracelet

by MonkeyBoy3217 in Craft > Jewelry

12580 Views, 40 Favorites, 0 Comments

How to Make a Macrame [mak-ruh-mey] Bracelet

Summer 2009 232.JPG
In this instructable i will teach you how to Macrame [mak-ruh-mey]. It is simple but sometimes challenging .I hope you enjoy this Instructable.

String

Summer 2009 193.JPG
You need some string it may be thin, but not to thin. You will need two pieces of string, half of one piece needs to be as long as your arm. Now fold each piece of string in half. Put both looped ends of the string together and tie a knot at the ends so some excess string is at the looped end.

Begining the Bracelet

Summer 2009 203.JPG
Summer 2009 208.JPG
Summer 2009 207.JPG
Summer 2009 209.JPG
For this step you will need to pieces of blue painters tape.(it works the best) One to put just above the knot and the other one to hold two of the strings. So you have one end taped take two strands of the same color and put them down the middle. Take the other two and put them straight out.

Now that you have that take one of the strands facing out and make a four or backwards four depending on what strand you use. Take the other strand go over the string that's facing out, under the strings that are coming down and through the loop of the four and pull tight. Then do that on the other side and use the other string. ie. you use the right string first then use the left.

Changing the Color of the Bracelet

Summer 2009 210.JPG
Summer 2009 212.JPG
Summer 2009 213.JPG
Summer 2009 214.JPG
So now you have a little section of blue bracelet and you want to change it to red! Well its not that hard. What you do is take the two red strings and put one to either side, and take the two blue strings and put them in the middle. Then keep doing the knots and you'll have a section of red and blue!

Finishing It Off

Summer 2009 220.JPG
Summer 2009 222.JPG
Summer 2009 218.JPG
Summer 2009 227.JPG
Summer 2009 226.JPG
Summer 2009 225.JPG
Summer 2009 224.JPG
Summer 2009 233.JPG
This part is the hardest. You can just tie it off. Or you can put the two middle strands through the loop on your wrist and continue doing the knots. It looks better if you do it the harder way. then snip off the excess and your done! Please comment and ask questions