Everyone has at least once encountered a person wearing a bauble. This small wicker bracelet is a symbol of friendship and peace, and it is not without reason that it has a foreign name “Friendship bracelet”. The history of this simple but stylish decoration began among the Indians of North America, who gave ropes woven in a special way to their friends. It was believed that the longer the bauble is kept on the hand, the stronger the friendship between people. Not torn, but to be independently removed from the hand, symbolized the end of friendly relations, and was one of the most powerful insults. The secret of how to weave baubles from threads was passed down from century to century, until in the early 60s of the last century these bracelets became one of the symbols of hippies and spread throughout the world.
In addition to friendship between people, baubles symbolize a person’s interests and passions. For those who know how to read the secrets of the threads of these cute bracelets, they will reveal a lot about their owners. The picture or pattern depicted and the color of the threads are both important. A widely known example is that if a guy and a girl have the same or very similar baubles on their hands, then these young people are a couple.
Gradually, the original meaning of exchanging baubles was lost, but they did not lose their popularity. These bracelets are a universal decoration and therefore now they can be seen not only on representatives of the hippie subculture or the hands of little needlewomen, but also on secular fashionistas and fashionistas. Baubles made from floss always add brightness and special color to an image.
Preparing for weaving
Working on creating a universal bracelet requires a well-lit room.
In addition to this, the master needs something else:
- Multi-colored threads.
- Scissors.
- Pillow.
- Pins.
- Glue.
- Lighter.
- Ruler.
If you don't have a work cushion, use a regular sofa cushion. A tablet with a special fastening perfectly fixes the threads. Next we will discuss how to weave baubles from threads for beginners.
Securing threads
Weaving baubles from threads involves certain product models and manufacturing methods. The key point is to secure the threads. Let's consider several ways.
1st method
Clasp at the end of the bracelet:
- Cut and divide the threads in half.
- Fasten the pin to the pillow, leaving 2-3 mm of fabric to grip. This ensures the free access required for the width of the product.
- At the indentation place we type a number of nodes. Fold the thread in half and get a loop.
- Then it is thrown over the needle and placed on the pillow. Next, we tighten the end of the strand into a knot.
- One thread is thrown to the top, and the other remains below.
- Other threads are attached in a similar sequence.
There are two types of fasteners: tie and buttonhole. The threads are deposited 7-8 cm from the edge. In the second case, weaving occurs on the top row of threads. Then the eye of the fastener is formed and secured to a similar pin.
2nd method
This method is used when working with a pin:
- We determine the length and amount of material.
- We fasten the main thread.
- With one thread we retreat from the edge by 8-10 cm. Then it bends from the bottom up. The short part ends up on top of the warp and becomes a working thread.
- The short strand is wound behind the long one. It is wound in advance by the base, and then thrown over it and passed through the loop.
- Next the knot is tightened.
- We move the working thread to the top.
- We fasten all other threads in the same way.
- After collecting and laying all the strands on top, a loose knot is made and secured with a pin.
- The pins that fixed the base are removed and moved to the collected threads.
3rd method
Overlay process:
- We measure the required number of strands and cut.
- We arrange them on the table according to color (we start from the weaving pattern).
- Secure with tape 10 cm from the edge.
- All threads are tied near the clamp. This way they won't pop out.
At first glance, this knitting method seems simple. However, there are some disadvantages that make it difficult for beginners.
- Without rigid fastening it is difficult to weave the first rows evenly.
- Scotch tape does not hold synthetic and waxed fabrics well.
- The paper clip cannot hold the threads properly.
To solve this problem, you should use a wooden ruler located between the clamp and the threads.
Direct and oblique method
For beginners it will be clearer if the explanation is shown schematically.
Oblique weaving technique
To make an oblique striped pattern of two rows of the same color, the weaving starts from the left edge and goes to the right, alternating colors every two rows of knots. The first row is woven with the leftmost thread. To do this, take the leftmost thread and braid each subsequent thread with two knots. Now the leftmost thread has taken the position of the rightmost thread. The second and subsequent rows are created in the same way.
Direct technique
The direct weaving technique is used when it is necessary to weave not arrows, diamonds or stripes, but a more complex pattern (animal figures, waves or some other object) or words (for example, names).
You should choose one color for the background thread and another color for the pattern thread. The background thread should be much longer, 5 times, and if there are many rows of background, then longer. The long background thread is the leading thread, and all other threads are woven with it in knots of a certain direction, for example, right knots, but when the weaving reaches the place where the pattern/letters begin, the threads change their roles, i.e. the thread of the pattern becomes the leading thread, begins to tie the background thread, and the knots change direction, become left, and so on all the time.
The pattern nodes should always differ from the background nodes not only in color, but also in direction (the background node is right, the pattern node is left).
Main nodes
What you need to know before making a thread bauble. There are three knots that are used in weaving. The knitting principle is the same everywhere. The weaving process uses a double knot: the first one is tightened tighter than the second one.
Left-handed or right-handed weaving is used in manufacturing. This fact should be taken into account when working on specific schemes.
Jewelry with animals
This bauble will be an excellent gift for lovers of domestic or wild animals. Thanks to the diagrams, you can make your own bracelet with cats, dogs, foxes, pandas and mice. This bright accessory will definitely be noticed by others and will significantly increase compliments towards the hostess.
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Tatting
- The thread is wound to the right from the base and circled over the top. Goes through the loop from below.
- We tighten one knot to the base.
- The second node is created in the same way. It comes in from below, circling the base and passing down through the loop.
- Unlike the first knot, the current one is not tightened so much.
The thread goes to the left and the right-hand weaving is mirrored. Following this direction is extremely important when weaving bracelets. In this way, the colored threads that form the pattern move to the place where they are needed to create a new row.
Rep
- A thread comes from the right side and is drawn over the warp. Then from the bottom side it goes on top of itself.
- The first and second knots are tightened.
The left-hand weaving process is similar to the first. You can already start weaving simple baubles after mastering at least one rep knot. If you ignore the directions and braid the base with a rep knot, you get a spiral bracelet.
Next, we will discuss jewelry items for a hand bracelet.
Types of nodules
The baubles consist of many double knots that can be tied in four ways. Two options are straight knots (right and left) and similarly two corner ones. The beginning of the arrow shows which thread should be used to make the knot, and the tip indicates its position after making the knot. The straight left knot can be called the main one - it is used most often in baubles. Take the left thread, place it on top of the right one and make a knot, keeping the right thread constantly taut; tie a second knot. A straight right knot is tied in the same way. To make a corner element, you need to tie one knot in a straight pattern, and the second by passing the main thread under the stretched one. If after the explanation the task seems extremely difficult to you, try watching a video on this topic.
Beads
Bracelets look great when complemented with beads or beads. Before creating a bauble, it is necessary to string decorating materials onto the thread used for weaving. Bead inserts are made in the middle of the bracelet, alternating or replacing nodes.
Making a fastener
Options:
- Braid clasp,
- Velcro,
- Button,
- Button.
The bracelet will become more elegant if it is decorated with fringe, beads, seed beads or rhinestones. Decorative elements can be sewn onto the finished decoration, as your imagination dictates.
There are many options for weaving this fashion accessory. Depending on the material used, you can make a triangular, spiral, round, flat shape.
A bauble given to a close friend or girlfriend with all your heart will forever remain a sign of great love and respect. Give such gifts to your friends as often as possible. This is a great way to express your feelings mentally.
The hippie youth movement has turned unique accessories into traditional wedding rings: young people in love enter into a marriage and present each other with the same wedding gift.
Weaving baubles is not only a passion and a hobby. This is a whole philosophy of art. The master puts into the bracelet his true concepts of love and friendship, music, etc., which in turn convey to others the character of his personality.
Rhinestones, stones
We take a ready-made bauble and a chain of jewelry: rhinestones or stones on a sewn-on base. We use a needle with thread that matches the tone of the bracelet. Next you will need scissors and glue. Strips of rhinestones and stones are sewn onto the bracelet using small stitches.
Chain
The chain looks unusual as a complementary element to the bracelet.
Satin ribbons
The weaving principle is similar, but the knots remain in a free position.
- Making bracelets with your own hands is an exciting activity, but it requires perseverance and attentiveness.
- Create your own version of the bauble using different weaving techniques and adding various pieces of jewelry.
- Give a gift to your family or friends. Stand out from others with an exclusive symbol on your hand.
So, we figured out the topic - how to weave thread baubles for beginners. This craft perfectly reveals the creative potential of the manufacturer. When creating, leather cords, household ropes and even herbs are used.
Decorations can include stones, pendants, zippers, medallions, buttons, washers, nuts, flowers, bark, leaves, etc. This is a good opportunity to emphasize your own style, putting your whole soul into your work.
Some people like to insert short words to reveal the symbolic meaning of the bracelet. And other craftsmen like to decorate the product with complex patterns with additional decorating objects. How would you decorate your bracelet?
How to further decorate baubles
The stores sell a lot of little things that can give your new bauble an original look. For example, you can decorate your product with rhinestones. To do this, you need to weave a bauble from about a dozen threads, and then attach a strip of chain with rhinestones to it.
The fastening is done as follows: a double thread with a knot at the end is inserted from the inside out and brought out to the outside of the bracelet. Holding the chain with your thumb, grab the link and bring the thread back to the wrong side. The procedure is repeated step by step until the chain is attached to the entire bauble. Inside there should be a regular row of stitches along the product. The remaining thread is secured and carefully cut off.
In addition to the external decor, they can be beautifully combined with each other, alternating on the wrist, for example, bracelets of cold and warm shades or placing baubles of the same color but different tones from top to bottom. Rainbow baubles or those that originally characterize their owner look beautiful on the hand, reminding everyone of the hippie times and the original meaning of this decoration.
You can give baubles to friends on their birthdays: it will not be just a gift, but a beautiful thing made with your own hands and, undoubtedly, such a bracelet will seal the bonds of friendship for a long time.
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