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Multi Strand Finger Loop Braiding

Multi Strand Finger Loop Braiding
In this Instructable, I'm going to teach you how to make Finger Loop Braids. With this technique you can make braids with just your hands that have 10 or more strands each. They can be used for anything. Bracelets, chokers, belts, hat bands, as trim on clothing, or furniture... If you need a strong lacing, a finger loop braid will multiply the strength of your string/rope by 10. Finger Loop Braids were popular from the 15th to the 17th Centuries in Europe, There are still some forms of similar braids made in isolated areas of South America, Asia and the Middle East. This is the style of braiding that was done in Medieval Europe and all the patterns are translated from Medieval manuscripts by the great folks at Fingerloop.org. Supplies: some kind of rope, string, yarn,...Tools: HandsTime: Depends on the length and pattern of the braid but the ones I'm making only take a few minutes to complete an entire braid. It is difficult to describe and annotate the patterns. Lets go.

Lanyard Double Chain Bracelet This project brings back memories, in more than one way. 1) I loved lanyard when I was a kid, and I clearly remember making sooo many keychains and bracelets. 2) This DIY reminds me of S&P's first ever project, the Braided Chain Bracelet, from last summer. And 3) My entire bedding set during my Freshman year of college were these exact colors. My comforter was reversible neon green and bright blue, and I even had hangers and towels in the same colors. Supplies: - Chain, twice the length of your wrist - Lanyard, 1-4 colors - Scissors - Jewelry pliers - Jump rings - Toggle or clasp closures 1) Cut two strands of lanyard, about 60 inches each 2) Fold both strands in half and tie a knot. 3) Fold the chain in half. 4) Take the outer blue strand and insert it directly through the next empty link. 5) Fold it over the chain and towards the left, and insert it through the next empty link. The chain might be kind of wonky while you'r doing this, but just keep on going. Closeup. Pull tight, and repeat.

Free Cross Stitch Patterns by EMS Design. Free Project 2010 - Flower of the Month (Motif 12) Project 2010 - Flower of the Month Motif 12 for December: Poinsettia December: Poinsettia Poinsettias traditionally symbolize success and good cheer. It has been associated with Christmas through a Mexican legend that involved gift-giving. The legend states that there was a child who could not afford gifts to offer Christ on Christmas eve, and instead picked some weeds on the side of the road. The bright red, pink, or white colors of the Poinsettia, which are perceived as the petals of the flower, are really leaves called bracts. guld wire og andet Sélection de tutos : chaussures à paillettes – Initialement publié le 6 décembre 2011 Les chaussures à paillettes, c’est la tendance chaussure de l’automne hiver 2011 2012 que blogueuses et fanas de chaussures s’arrachent. Seul souci, les modèles que l’on te propose sont trop chers pour toi. Si le DIY ne te fait pas peur (et tu vas voir que c’est franchement simplissime), voici une sélection des meilleurs tutos et résultats que l’on trouve en ce moment sur le Net. P. 1. Si vous avez une paire de boots à parties bien distinctes, vous pouvez les faire ressortir encore plus en ne pailletant (du verbe « pailleter ») que l’une d’entre elles. [source photo : lefanciulle.blogspot.com] Version noire cette fois-ci, on se concentre uniquement sur le mini-talon pour redonner une seconde vie à ses boots noires sans originalité. 2. Encore plus fort, la blogueuse française Beryl mixe boots métallisées avec bouts pailletés dorés. [source photo : blog-beryl.fr] 3. [source photo : burdastyle.com] [source photo : katjusha-dawai.com] 4.

gwenbeads Peppermint Statemet Necklace + Target Giveaway | Candy canes remind me of Christmas as a child. My Grandparents would decorate their Christmas trees with them and my mom would tape them to the envelopes of her greeting cards (as if to say sorry you’re not getting a box from me but here’s a lovely greeting card AND a candy cane). When I see those red and white sugar sticks I think of all the wonderful things associated with the Holidays like cold weather, warm fires, family and friends. That’s why I yell out a big “OH NO HE DIDN’T!” when the Grinch steals that candy cane right out of the sleeping Whos hands. Don’t take the candy cane! This DIY project was inspired by the official, unofficial candy of the Christmas season…the candy cane. Materials: Peppermint Candy*, Wire, Beads, Chain *It’s important to that your candy is not crystallized because it will break. String your peppermint candy through the wire. The pattern, style and number of candy pieces you use is totally up to you. Dress by Giambattista Valli for Macy’s Good Luck!

Magnete für jeden Bedarf - Magnet, Dauermagnet, Neodym Magneten, Magnets, Magnetfolie und Magnetsysteme Button Statment Rings | It’s September and that means it’s time to add another statement piece to your collection…. obviously! I heart almost every piece Nicole Richie designs for House Of Harlow 1960, especially her oversized rings. As amazing as these rings are they’re also an easy DIY. My friend Jenni, from I Spy DIY, did a project a few months back where she transformed buttons into earrings. Buttons, buttons everywhere!! Materials: Buttons, Clippers, Glue, Rings With Flat Tops (available at the jewelry supply store) Use your clippers to remove the shank from the back of the button. Once you’ve made the back of the button flat, use an ample amount of glue to secure the ring to the back of the button. Here’s another hint: If you can’t find a flat ring base, Ring Pops are a fun alternative. Once the base has dried, glue on the button. I now thing I have enough new statement rings to get me through the month.

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