| Do you want a great accessory to symbolize your | | | | Tie a knot about an inch from the end of all 6 strands. |
| fellowship to another? Try a friendship bracelet. They | | | | Ensure that you secure the strands with a weight |
| are personal and sentimental ; and the better part is | | | | because you will be pulling on them. Form a single knot |
| that you can make them by yourself! | | | | with the first 3 strands and another with the leftover 3 |
| Friendship bracelets have been about for many , many | | | | strands until the bracelet is the length you want it to be. |
| years. Folk tradition claims that when anyone gives | | | | Secure the ends with another knot and trim them. |
| you a friendship bracelet, you must wear it and not | | | | One way that you can make your friendship bracelet |
| remove it until it falls off on its own. Taking it off implies | | | | more special is to add beads to them. You can even |
| you are ending your friendship with the person who | | | | choose beads that are symbolic to you and your |
| gave it to you. | | | | chum. Try looking for beads that represent what it is |
| These bracelets are easy to make. Most designers | | | | that you like about your buddy or perhaps something |
| use embroidery thread in making them but you may | | | | that reflects both of your personalities. |
| also opt to use hemp. There are also plenty of knot | | | | To add beads to your bracelet, simply thread floss into |
| styles to choose from like the double-chain knot and | | | | a needle and string the beads according to the pattern |
| the plat but the most commonly-used one is the | | | | that you like. Watch out when stringing your beads so |
| half-hitch knot. If you're making the bracelet out of | | | | you won't make that many mistakes. It's also helpful to |
| embroidery thread, try using 2 colors. You can even | | | | design the pattern before you begin to make the |
| mix your favorite with that of your buddy's to make it | | | | bracelet. |
| more personalized and remarkable. | | | | Making friendship bracelets is actually a great way to |
| When making the bracelet, start by cutting three | | | | bond with your chum. It's simple and easy to make plus |
| strands of one color and three strands of the other. | | | | the product is truly something you will both love for |
| You need to have a total of six strands in your hand. | | | | ages. |