How to Make an Aura Solar Bracelet – Macramé Protection and Energy Beads

In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through creating a beautiful, customizable macramé bracelet that lets you express your personal style and intention. Using simple yet timeless macramé knots, we’ll tie together one main bead and several accent beads to craft a meaningful piece that’s both elegant and versatile.

The central bead can be swapped for any stone, color, or material that resonates with you — whether you seek protection, love, clarity, or just a look that speaks to your soul. This design is fully adaptable, allowing you to infuse your bracelet with your own energy and symbolism.

For this example, I’ll show you how to make the Aura Solar Bracelet, featuring an amber-colored bead symbolizing sunlight, strength, and inner balance. But most importantly, this tutorial invites you to make it uniquely yours.

Get ready to tie, twist, and knot your way to a stunning creation that celebrates the art of string, rope, and personal expression!

1. ✂️ Waxed cord or nylon thread (1 mm) – approx. 210 cm
2. 1 central amber-colored bead (8 mm)
3. 4 small golden beads (4 mm)
4. ⚫ 2 small black beads (6mm) – optional, for the ends
5. Ruler or measuring tape
6. Tape or clipboard to secure the threads
7. ✂️ Scissors
8. Lighter (to seal the ends)

Cut 2 working cords of 60 cm each

Cut 2 base cord of 37 cm each

Cut 1 cords of 15 cm for the sliding closure

Note: These measurements are for a small wrist size (S). If your wrist is larger, increase the length of the working and base cords to ensure a comfortable fit.

Before you start knotting, prepare the focal point of your bracelet:

1. Take both base threads (37 cm each) and thread the beads onto them in this order:
2. 1 small golden bead, 1 central “sun” bead (amber or your chosen centerpiece), and then 1 more small golden bead.
3. Position this group of 3 beads right at the center of the base threads — this will be the centerpiece of your bracelet.

Now that you’ve positioned your beads (gold – amber – gold) in the center, it’s time to frame them with decorative knots.

We’re going to make 2 snake knots on each side of the beads to create a solid and elegant base for the bracelet.

This knot may look a bit tricky at first, but once you get the motion, it’s very satisfying!

Here’s a short video on Pinterest that explains it really well (the video is not mine, but I found it super helpful):

👉 Watch the snake knot in action

🔢 Steps:

1. Secure the base cords firmly.
2. Before knotting, make sure the base threads stay in place.
3. I’m going to use a notebook and some clear tape to keep them tight and steady.
4. Take your two working cords — the left (Cord A) and the right (Cord B).
5. Create a loop:
6. Move Cord B (right) over Cord A, to the left, forming a loop.
7. Move Cord A over the tail of Cord B,
8. then pass it behind both base cords, and bring it back to the front.
9. Thread Cord A through the loop made by Cord B (from front to back).
10. Gently tighten the knot, shaping it neatly.
11. Repeat the steps to make a second snake knot on the same side.
12. Switch to the other side of the center and do two snake knots there as well.

✅ Once you're done, your beads will be nicely framed with elegant snake knots on each side — giving the bracelet structure and visual balance.

Let’s add a small golden touch that gives the bracelet a more polished and delicate look.

💫 What to do:

Slide one small gold bead onto each side of the base cords — right after the snake knots you made earlier.

These beads will sit snugly between the snake knots and the macramé section, acting as elegant spacers.

Make sure they’re positioned symmetrically on both sides before moving to the next step.

Now it's time to create the main body of the bracelet using square knots (also called flat macramé knots).

🧵 How many knots should you make?

Keep in mind that 1 square knot = 2 steps: left knot + right knot.

Start with around 20 to 25 knots on each side, but the exact number will depend on the size of your wrist.

📏 Here's how to know when to stop:

1. Measure the full circumference of your wrist using a measuring tape.
2. Since we're working on just the first half of the bracelet at this point, this section of macramé should cover half of your wrist circumference.
3. You can check the length by:
4. Using a small piece of string to compare the length, then measuring it with a ruler.
5. Or simply trying the bracelet on as you go to estimate the right length.

💡 Tip: Don’t worry if it’s not exact — we’ll adjust the final fit using a sliding knot closure at the end.

It’s important to secure your bracelet so that it stays in place while you tie the knots. This will make the process much easier and neater.

🧷 What you can use:

1. A clipboard to hold the cords tightly.
2. Some clear tape and a notebook or any flat surface.
3. Or even a custom macramé board like the one I made!

🪢 Here's how:

Use tape or a clipboard to hold down one side of the base cords (the ones going toward the macramé).

I personally use a macramé board I made myself — it’s super practical!

👉 If you’d like a tutorial on how to make one too, let me know in the comments and I’ll be happy to share it 😊

This setup will help you make your macramé section clean and symmetrical.

Use one of the two outer cords (your 60 cm working cords) to tie square knots around the two center cords.

👉 Step-by-Step (1 square knot = 2 parts: left knot + right knot)

🧶 First Half of the Knot (Left Side)

1. Take the left cord and bring it over the two middle cords, forming a shape like the number “4.”
2. Take the right cord, pass it over the tip of the left cord, then behind the two center cords, and bring it out through the loop on the left.
3. Gently pull both outer cords to tighten the knot at the top.

🧶 Second Half of the Knot (Right Side)

1. Take the right cord and bring it over the two center cords, forming a backward “4.”
2. Take the left cord, pass it over the tip of the right cord, then behind the two center cords, and bring it out through the loop on the right.
3. Pull both outer cords tight to complete one full square knot.

🔁 Repeat this process as many times as needed on one side of the center bead.

✨ Keep your tension even for a smooth, uniform finish.

🔁 Then, repeat the same number of square knots on the other side, using the other 60 cm outer cord, to keep the design symmetrical.

I’m doing 20 square knots per side. Since each square knot has two parts (right and left), I made 40 individual repetitions to complete the 20 full square knots.

1. Thread one small black bead onto each end of the cord.
2. Tie a simple knot just after the bead to hold it in place.
3. Trim the excess cord, leaving a small piece beyond the knot.
4. Carefully burn the tips of the cords using a lighter or a candle to prevent fraying. I'm using a candle here—just slightly melt the ends until they seal.
5. Repeat this process for all cord ends.

1. Secure the guide cords: Use tape and a notebook, a clipboard, or any firm surface to keep them in place while you work.
2. Make the square knots:
3. Take a 15 cm cord and use it to tie 3 square (flat) macramé knots around the guide cords. — (You can make more if you like, just make sure it still looks neat and proportional.)
4. Trim the excess from the working cord.
5. Carefully melt the ends using a lighter or a candle to seal them and prevent fraying.
6. Done! You now have a sliding knot that allows the bracelet to be adjusted to fit.

Your bracelet is ready! It's more than just a stylish piece — it's a symbol of protection, positive energy, and emotional grounding. Wear it daily or give it to someone you care about as a handmade charm.

Try different thread colors depending on the energy you want to attract.

Use silver beads instead of gold for a more neutral look.

Replace acrylic beads with real gemstones like tiger’s eye, amethyst, or rose quartz.

I truly hope you enjoy trying this tutorial as much as I enjoyed making it.

Thank you so much for being here—I hope this guide helps you create something wonderful!

📝 Author’s Note

Some of the photos in this tutorial were slightly enhanced using AI tools to improve lighting and clarity — especially in steps where the knot structure needed to be clearly visible. All the materials, designs, and crafting shown are my own handmade work. The edits were made solely for educational purposes.