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This is a great tutorial. Thank you so much for your clear, concise instruction. I work with gemstones and want to make this type of bracelet to supplement my retirement income as well as give me something creative to do with my hands. Blessings to you.
Thank you for your great presentation. I have watched several videos instructing how to make a square knot, and yours was the most clear and informative than any other. Thanks again.
I didnt realize that the wax cord I bought would be too thick to fit into the beads I have so I'm using a stain beading cord, I believe it is, is this ok for this style? I'm at a practice stage right now; just attempting to learn the technique before I can perfect it really! Cuz my knots look nothing at all like urs currently.
Hello, Thank you for making this video, the directions are very clear and very helpful. I haven't made a shamballa bracelet yet but I have made many paracord bracelets. I am so glad you are talking and explaining things and measurements. I am tired of finding a great video and they won't even talk, just play their kind of music. Makes me not want to watch. Thanks again Do you have more videos out?
I wanted to order several of these bracelets but after I saw that some people charged anywhere from $30.-$35. all the way to over $60.00 PER BRACELET I thought OMG let me learn to make my own!! GEEZ!! They had no gold in them for those prices, either, for the record! Anyway, I get confused easily and I have to SEE and WATCH how something is done to "get it". Some people THINK they are good teachers but they aren't. YOURS was the 1st video I REALLY began to think I might could do this! You made it very easy to understand and explained every step and made sure to remind us when the step changed, like when a bead was added in-between a complete square knot. Thank you for such a great tutorial......I absolutely love these adjustable clasps and have ever since I first saw one. I can't wait to see how mine comes out, although I am sure it will be a while before they look anywhere near as good as yours! Thank you again for a great 'how to' video!!!
If you don't have a bead stopper a piece of painter's tape works really well for wire. Keeps beads from falling off but doesn't leave gunk on the stringing material.
So I made my first Shamballa bracelet. Not bad. The main issue I have was that the gems don't stay right in between the chord that wraps around it. Also, the bracelet is not exactly straight. Like it's a bit twisty. I guess with more practice, I'll get better. Still happy with the way it turned out
I JUST DID ONE OF THESE BRACELETS BUT USED GLOW IN THE DARK BEADS AND A SHANK BUTTON, IT TURNED OUT BEAUTIFULLY! I HAD MADE ONE USING CAT'S EYE BEADS, MY SISTER SAW IT AND WANTED TO BUY IT FROM ME, MADE SOME MONEY TO BUY MORE PRODUCT!!
There are a million of these videos on RU-vid and yours is EASILY the best and clearest! Thanks so much for sharing and for the concise instructions and tips!
Your video is the best I've seen yet. I have two questions 1 how do I stop a few beads from popping and 2 how do I start more string when I run out? Thanks in advance really like this tequinque
+Dawn Smith Hi Dawn! By "popping", do you mean they are popping up out of the bracelet....or are they actually breaking? If they are popping up, it usually means they are fighting for space against the other beads so it may come down to your thread tension as you work. Sometimes you may need to loosen up the tension so the beads will naturally sit next to one another. If that doesn't work, you can just reinforce those beads that continue to pop up by running your needle and thread through them a second time to tighten them up between the leather. If they beads are "popping" and actually breaking when you are running the needle through them, you will need to use a thinner needle and thread. When you run out of string, you will need to "marry" new thread to your existing thread. This question has been asked before so I will copy and paste the instructions I've provided in the past right here: If you are making a 3, 4, or 5 wrap bracelet, you will run out of thread. We provide enough thread in our beading kits to complete the bracelet, but at some point as you are working, you will find you are running out of the thread and need to add more thread. Here is how I add thread when I start to run out while making a multi-wrap bracelet: When I'm nearing the end of my thread, I snip off my needle making sure to leave at least 4" of that original thread to work with. Next, I thread my needle on a NEW piece of thread, centering the needle on the thread so that I can work with the thread doubled. Then, I thread the needle through the last bead that I ended on making sure to go in the same direction as originally I added the bead (you have to hang on to the tails from the original thread so they don't get in the way as you do this)....so I'll draw my needle and NEW thread through that last bead (under both pieces of leather) pulling the thread through the bead to leave at least 4" of the NEW tails hanging out at the end. I then go back through that bead (over both pieces of leather) and then I will add at least 3 new beads, just like normal, making sure all 4 if the tails don't get in the way. [Basically, you are reinforcing the bead that you ended on because you are passing through it a total of 4 times (twice with the original thread, and twice with the new thread).] Adding at least 3 new beads helps create enough tension on that new thread, so when you tie knots, the thread won't pull out of the beads. Now, you can "marry" the ORIGINAL 4" tails to the NEW 4" tails. I tie one original tail to one new tail into a surgeon's knot, and repeat that for the other 2 tails. The knots should sit next to the beads as close as you can possibly make them so that they can be "camouflaged". Then, I glue the knots and wait until they are dry before I snip off all 4 pieces of tail. If you find an easier way to add thread, by all means, do whatever works for you. I just wanted to share my process since I do not illustrate this in the video tutorial.
Thank you for this video ! I recently ordered some UV color changing beads from ebay. While I wait for them, I was struggling to find a good, easy design to make. Your tutorial makes it looks super easy ! I'll leave out the glue part because I plan on using a thicker thread. Thanks again !
Hello, loved the tutorial thank you. When finishing off the ends, you saturate the cord with glue to make it nice and secure. I use a thread burner and couple with glue. Wonder if the thread burner and glue is ok or maybe just (as you have done) glue and clip. I always worry about the ends coming undone over time especially on the clasp.
+Donna Faye Hi Donna! I think the thread burner plus the glue will work well. You can always glue again if you find the ends starting to fray. If I get my bracelet wet repeatedly, I find I need to re-glue the ends every now and again. :-)
Thank you for the tutorial. I just made a beads bracelet, it was too tight so I had to cut it to restart. Now with your good advices, I go for a second try.
