How do you make a stretchy bracelet?
To make a long-lasting elastic bracelet, follow these other tips:
- Stretch your cord before stringing any beads.
- Make your bracelet the correct size.
- Tie your knot with some tension in the bracelet.
- Tighten your knot from all sides.
- After cutting the elastic cord, add a dab of glue to the knot.
How do you measure for a stretchy bracelet?
Measure your wrist where you will be wearing your bracelet. Flexible tape measures work great but a string wrapped around the wrist will do the trick. Simply measure the circumference and then lay the string down on a ruler or tape measure to get your wrist size.
How long should a stretchy bracelet be?
The length of the bracelet should be the size of the wrist, plus 1/4″. 4. String the beads onto Stretch Magic® cord. Check bracelet for size; cord should have enough stretch to easily move the bracelet over the hand.
How long should a stretch bracelet be?
How tight should a stretch bracelet be?
The beads should be slightly tight against each other and keep a slight tension on the elastic—and therefore the knot—preventing it from loosening during normal wear.
How to hide the knot when making stretch bracelets?
– Stretch your cord before stringing any beads. Your bracelet will stay the right size and won’t stretch out leaving gaps between the beads. – Make your bracelet the correct size. – Tie your knot with some tension in the bracelet. – Tighten your knot from all sides. – After cutting the elastic cord, add a dab of glue to the knot. – If possible, cover your knot.
How to make multi strand stretch bracelets?
Scissors
What is the best stretch cord for bracelets?
The first (and probably most common) is a rubbery,round cord made up of a single strand. Some of the more popular brands are PowerCord and Stretch Magic .
How to make a gemstone stretch bracelet?
Scissors