Materials Needed Tools & Supplies Needed
- Nipper Tool
- Clip Board or macramé board
- Binder Clip
Project Time
- Approximately 1 hour
Skill Level
Techniques Needed
- Macreme Knotting
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This fun pip project can be done in such a wide range of color combinations, that you're sure to find a look that suits you. If you've ever made a shamballa bracelet, you already have all the skills you need to create this great weekend project. Lets get started!
Preparation
Gather all the supplies needed for this project.
Materials Needed
- 2 Strands of pip beads
- 1 pack of silk cord
- 2 feet of Chinese knotting cord
- 1 magnetic clasp
Tools & Supplies Needed
- Nipper Tool
- Clip Board or macramé board
- Binder Clip
Step 1
Run your knotting cord, and silk cord through your magnetic clasp and center.
Step 2
Attach your magnetic clasp to your clip board. Pull your knotting cord straight down and attach to the bottom of your clip board with a binder clip. Pull your silk cords out to the sides.
Step 3
Make square knot following our diagram below
Step 1
Run your left silk cord over your knotting cord(center cords), then under the right silk cord.
Step 2
Run your right cord under your knotting cord (center cords), and up through the loop on the left side.
Step 3
Pull your knot tightly.
Step 4
Run your left silk cord over your knotting cord, and under your left silk cord.
Step 5
Run your left silk cord under your knotting cord (center cords) and up through the loop on the right side.
Step 4
Pull Tightly
Repeat the above steps 2 more times
Step 4
Now we will begin weaving our pip beads into our knots. Be sure to start by loading your first pip bead onto the side of the silk cord with your needle.
Step 1
Load a pip bead on to your silk cord. Run your left silk cord over your knotting cord(center cords), then under the right silk cord.
Step 2
Run your right cord under your knotting cord (center cords), and up through the loop on the left side.
Step 3
Pull your knot tightly.
Step 4
Load a pip bead onto your silk cord. Run your left silk cord over your knotting cord, and under your left silk cord.
Step 5
Run your left silk cord under your knotting cord (center cords) and up through the loop on the right side.
Step 6
Pull Tightly
Continue doing this, occasionally checking the length around your wrist for sizing.
Step 5
Once you've gotten to a size you're happy with, make 3 overhand knots with your silk cord.
Step 6
Now cross both your silk cord, and your knotting cord through your clasp in opposite directions, and pull tightly
Step 7
complete 3 more overhand knots to make sure your clasp is secure, and trim excess cord with a pair of nippers.
