Finishing Friendship Bracelets With Secure Endings
You’ve woven a fab friendship bracelet – now it’s time to neatly finish the ends. A bracelet’s ending secures all your hard braiding work in place. Follow these techniques to create durable bracelet closures that won’t unravel.
Simple Knot
The basic knotted end is easy and effective. Just tie the threads tightly together in an overhand knot as close to the braid as possible.
Trim excess threads. Add glue inside the knot for extra security.
Double Knot
For very secure bracelets, a double knot finish adds extra assurance against unraveling.
Tie threads in an overhand knot. Then tie a second knot on top. Trim and add glue in knots.
Braided End
Continue braiding cords without adding new threads for an inch or two. This braided section beyond the main bracelet keeps threads neatly together.
Simply tie off at end.
Loop Closure
Create an adjustable closure by tying threads into two small loops at finish. Use a clasp connector like a button or toggle to close loops together.
Allows custom fit.
Tassel End
For a decorative touch, tie threads into a mini tassel at end. Braid cords together an inch down, tie ends, then wrap tassel base tightly with one strand.
The dangling tassel finishes on a fun flair.
End bracelet weaving by securing threads completely to maintain your hard work.With a durable end, friendship bracelets stay safely weaved together.
FAQs
It was used in many crafts, including jewelry-making. Native American tradition is that the creator of the bracelet makes it with love for the other person in mind. The recipient is entitled to one wish. If they do not take off the bracelet ever and just let it fall off naturally, their wish will be granted.
This is a common problem when tying striped bracelets or bracelets with a lot of knots in the same direction. The best you can do is to try to keep it straight, try tying your knots a little looser. or possibly even wetting it when made and clamping it straight while it dries.
GENERAL RULE OF THUMB: It’s best to take off jewelry before you shower or jump in the ocean. Shower water comes from local water facilities that filter out debris but also add chemicals to clean and sanitize our drinking supply.
