A Braided Bracelet

1   In 1mm cord cut approx. 40cm and in 2mm cord cut two pieces each measuring 80cm. Gather the three cords and attach 10cm of this cord onto a clip board.

2   Start with the thick cord on the right. Pull it under the thin cord and over the cord on the left which is then lifted over the thin cord and over the thick cord on the right.

3   Continue like this. Always use the cord which comes to the “gap”.

4   Tighten the cords each time.

5   Occasionally thread a bead onto the thin cord.

6   Remember the right order, after attaching the bead.

7   When the bracelet has the required length, fasten the thin cord securely.

8   Cut off the thin cord and melt it. Immediately squeeze the end of the cord with the tip of a pair of scissors.

9   Arrange the 2 x 2 ends parallel. With a new piece of cord, braid approx. 3cm.

10   Secure the ends and melt them together.

11   Tie a knot on three of the ends and melt.

12   The last end is glued into an end cap.

13   Glue a feather into an end cap.

14   Assemble the two end caps with an oval jump ring.