What do you need to make a bracelet?
- Beads. Here we give the will of our imagination, taste, preferences. The choice is wide enough: the beads can be plastic, glass, wooden, made of any other material, they can be different in size, but it's better to use a round shape for classical shamballa. When choosing beads, you should also pay attention to hole-holes, they should not be too narrow, so that the cord can pass in them more or less freely. As for the number of beads, here everything is also individual and depends on the size of the beads, on the grasp of the wrist and on your preferences, but more often there are shamballa bracelets with 8-11 major beads and 2 small beads for the ropes on the lock;
- Lace.Most often, waxed cord is used, it is sold in spools or by the meter, in completely different colors. You can also use synthetic, silky - in general, whatever you choose. Make sure that the cord goes through the holes of your beads. To make one shamballa bracelet, it usually takes about 2-2.5 m, it is difficult to say exactly, it is better to take with a reserve;
- The device on which it is convenient to weave. You can take some wooden bar or even a wooden cutting board, hammer two studs at a distance of about 30 cm. You can think of something else, for example, attach a cord to the work surface with adhesive plaster or tape. The main thing is that at least one end of the thread is fixed, but still it is more convenient when both are fixed;
- adhesive PVA or colorless nail polish, if you use a waxed cord; glue is universal or a lighter (matches), if the cord is of a different quality;
- scissors;
- cm (ruler);
- a little patience, good mood and inspiration!
First, let's take a closer look at the weaving of a classic bracelet.
Description of the process of weaving
So, let's get started.Sit down at the table, place the device you made with two nails in front of you, or think of something to attach at least one end of the cord to. By the way, you can use tape or adhesive tape. Cut off about 40 cm of cord, tie one end to the far nail (or attach it to the work surface). This will be our so-called base thread. Cut off about 1.5 m of cord and tie it with a regular knot to the base thread, stepping back about 5 cm from the attachment point so that the ends of the thread are the same, that is, in the middle. String beads on the base thread in the order you would like the finished bracelet to appear. Secure the other end of the base thread. Tie a knot at one end, that is, mark it in this way so as not to tangle the weaving later. Weaving is done according to the principle of the macrame pattern. Take the end of the cord with the knot and pass it under the base thread and over the other end, and pass the end without the knot over the base thread and under the other end of the cord. Tighten the knot. Then continue the actions in the same way and knit about 1.5 cm. Then move one bead and braid it in the same way, tying 2-3 knots. Continue until you braid all the beads, then knit about 1.5 cm more knots, as at the beginning. Tie 1-2 knots and cut the working threads. Secure the cuts with PVA glue or varnish if it is a waxed cord; treat with superglue or melt with fire if the cord is of a different quality. Remove the finished bracelet from the device and begin to weave the clasp. For this, we will need about 40 cm of cord. Fold the bracelet so that the threads are parallel to each other, tie them with a cord (the ends should be the same). We weave in the same way as we weaved the bracelet, the length of the lock depends on the size of the wrist. The finished product should not fit tightly on the hand. The lock moves apart, and thus it is convenient to put on. Usually the length is 1-3 cm. We tie 2 knots, cut the threads, and secure in the same way. We put small beads on the ends, secure with knots. The length of the "pendants" is as you like, but on average about 4 cm.
Other types of shamballa bracelets
Along with the classic shamballa bracelet,There are also its varieties. These are double-row (double) and triple bracelets. To weave a double (double-row) Shamballa bracelet, we will need two warp threads 35-40 cm long. We fasten them in the manner discussed earlier, put the required number of beads on each, preferably of the same size. We tie a working thread 1-1.5 m long. Weave 1.5-2 cm knots, then take one thread on the right and wind our entire set in a spiral between the beads. Now we take the second thread, do not wind the first bead and begin to descend in a spiral in the opposite direction. If the bracelet begins to spin, it should be pressed with tape to the working surface. Weave 1.5-2 cm knots, as in the beginning, after that we make two regular knots, cut off the excess threads, fix with glue (varnish). Weave the lock similar to the previous version. To prevent the threads from twisting and make weaving easier, you can fasten them with a paper clip. Decorate the ends with beads, leaving "pendants" of about 4 cm. Weave a triple bracelet using 3 base threads, stringing beads on each. Weave, using your own imagination. Weave the lock in the same way as the previous ones. Beads can be put on all ends, that is, 4 (for a double) and 6 (for a triple) bracelet, or you can fasten all the ends with one bead, in which case the hole should be suitable.
