Saturday, October 11, 2008

Video - Hemp Jewelry Tutorial Part 4, 5 and 6 (Hemp Bracelets)

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Title : Hemp Jewelry Tutorial Part 4
(The Two Main Stitches)

Title : Hemp Jewelry Tutorial Part 5
(Adding Beads)
Title : Hemp Jewelry Tutorial Part 6
(Ending it)
Video Source : Youtube.com

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Friday, October 10, 2008

Video - Hemp Jewelry Tutorial Part 1, 2 and 3 (Hemp Bracelets)

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Title : Hemp Jewelry Tutorial Part 1
(Introduction)




Title : Hemp Jewelry Tutorial Part 2
(Supplies)



Title : Hemp Jewelry Tutorial Part 3
(Getting It Started)


Source : Youtube.com

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Thursday, October 9, 2008

Video - How to Make Hemp Necklaces (Hemp Bracelets)

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Title : How to Make Hemp Necklaces (Hemp Bracelets)
Source : Youtube.com

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Video - How to make a hemp bracelet with beads!

How to make a hemp bracelet with beads!
Source = Youtube.com

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

How To Make Hemp Necklaces (Hemp Bracelets)

Below we have in full detail a tutorial on how to make your hemp necklaces or bracelets in a matter of minutes. The make for a great gift for a friend or for yourself. You can even easily make a profit selling them at local events!

Step 1

The first thing you need to do when starting off your hemp necklace is to cut strings of hemp to the lengths you need. Cut the first string to a length of twice the size you want your necklace to be plus a few extra inches. Cut the second string to around 10 times the length you want your necklace to be. Fold each of these strings in half. Put the two strings together at the spot where the fold meets and tie a knot similar to the one in the picture to the left. Now tape down the end like in the picture.

Step 2

This next step is very simple but I included it just to make sure everyone has it right so far. You simply take the two longer strings and pull them to the outside, one on each side. While keeping the two shorter ones in the center and together.

Step 3

This is the step where you start to make the first knot. I skipped ahead a few knots just so the camera could get a better picture of what to do. This doesn't effect yours at all though. The first knot may look a little strange so don't worry about that. In this step you take the string on the left and make a loop over the to middle strings as shown in the picture.

Step 4

For this step you take the string on the right, feed it over the first string, under the middle two and through the loop you created in the previous step. A trick to speed up the process of going through the loop is to bunch up the end of each string so you can feed it through at a quicker rate.

Step 5

The last step is to pull the ends of the two strings together so that you form the first knot. Be sure to make this a tight fit. To continue finishing the necklace simply repeat the process over and over until you have gone down the length of the middle strings. To create the twirl you do the exact same process over and over. To create a flat necklace do the same process but in reverse each time. Meaning make the loop on the right side this time instead of the left. To end your necklace just throw a bead on and tie it off.

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Sunday, September 14, 2008

How to Start a Hemp Jewelry Project (Hemp Jewelry)

Step 1 - Decide on a knot type. Most hemp jewelry starts with either a simple square knot or a spiral knot, which is simply the first half of a square knot repeated throughout the piece.

Step 2 - Draw out your design before you start. This works especially well if you are using beads in your necklace. This gives you a template to work from so that you don't forget what beads go where or at what point the knot type will alternate.

Step 3 - Measure your hemp. The best way to do this is to measure the length you need your finished piece to be. For your inner (carrier) cords, you want each cord to be roughly one and a half times the length of the finished product. Pull out this much string, then fold it to create a loop, pulling out the second length of carrier cord. For the outer cords, simply repeat this process, making each side twice the length of the carrier cord.

Step 4 - Choose a finishing bead with a hole large enough for all strands of hemp to fit through.

Step 5 - Take the looped strands, making sure each one is folded in half, and tie a simple knot about half an inch from the top of the loops tying both cords together, leaving a small loop at the top with enough room for a finishing bead to fit through.

Step 6 - Secure your hemp so that you can work without having it wiggle around or twist. This can easily be done with a heavy piece of wood and a nail or screw to loop the top knot around. This keeps it taut and makes completing the knots much easier.

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Some Tips How To Make Hemp Bracelets (Hemp Bracelets)

Handmade crafts such as making hemp jewelry like hemp bracelets have been become very popular among people in worldwide both of young and old ladies. Aside from being a productive way to pass time, making hemp jewelry encourages creativity and is a great and inexpensive way to have fun either by one’s own self or with friends and family.

Making hemp jewelry such as hemp bracelets doesn’t take much getting used to. It is similar to macrame in that involves a lot of knot-tying. The beauty of it is you are free to experiment with various knots and weaves to create unique and attractive patterns. You can also accent hemp bracelets with beads of different colors and sizes. Dyed hemp fibers are available in a wide range of colors and textures, so it’s fun to think of how to make several hemp rings, necklaces, bracelets and anklets that will go with your everyday outfits. Sources of inspiration abound, including numerous web sites that specialize in hemp fashion.

Making a hemp bracelet is inexpensive, relatively simple and fun. While you can buy ready-made hemp jewelry, choosing your own beads allows you to get creative and personalize your style. Working with hemp is also a great way to pass the time on a road trip. Stock up on twine, pick out some beads, learn the basic knot and you’re ready to make a hemp bracelet.

1. Hemp Preparation

· Get hemp twine at a craft or bead store. You can choose any color of hemp you like but Natural-colored hemp that’s 1mm thickness is the most popular but feel free to experiment with different thicknesses and colors.
· Cut one strand of hemp that’s around six times the length that you want your bracelet to be.
· Cut a second strand of hemp that’s twice the length of the first, or roughly 12 times the length of the bracelet.
· Fold both strands in the middle, one at a time, making a crease at each midpoint.
· Knot the creased midpoints together, leaving a loop at the end that’s about 1/2- to 3/4-inch long.

2. Making the Hemp Bracelet

· Secure the knotted end of the bracelet by safety pinning the loop to a piece of fabric furniture or a car seat. Alternately, place something heavy on top of the loop to weigh it down.
· Arrange the four strands of hemp twine so that the two shortest strands are together in the middle, with one longer strand on each side.
· To knot the hemp, pull the right outer strand to a 45-degree angle away from the middle strands. With your left hand, guide the right outer strand over the two middle strands, then under the left outer strand, creating a figure four.
· Holding the figure four in place, weave the left outer strand under the two middle strands and up through the middle of the figure four. Tighten by pulling on both outer strands.
· Repeat the figure-four knot on the opposite side, beginning with the left outer strand.
· Alternate the figure-four knot on either side for a flat bracelet. Create a spiral bracelet by continuously knotting on the same side.
· Add a bead by threading it on the middle two strands. Knot around the bead using the figure-four pattern. Leave at least one or two knots between each bead.

3. Finishing the Hemp Bracelet

· Continue knotting and adding beads until the bracelet is long enough to wear around your wrist.
· Complete the bracelet by tying the four strands together in one knot.
· Fasten the bracelet around your wrist by tying the four loose strands beyond the knot through the loop on the other end of the bracelet. Trim the loose ends.

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