DIY - Friendship Bracelet Closures
Making friendship bracelets can be super fun! But often how exactly do you finish them? I will be going over the two main ways to finish off your awesome bracelet designs and which methods work best for which situations.
The first method I will talk about is the generic closure, this is essentially the type that means the bracelet is knotted to the individual and so can only be removed by cutting it. This is the more traditional type of closure, as it is meant to symbolise the bond between two friends, so if the bracelet is cut off, the friendship is over.
It is super easy to achieve, you simply start your bracelet with double the amount of strings but in half the length (You can find this information on each of the separate bracelets). You will then create a simple knot to begin the bracelet, but make sure you leave enough room for the end bracelet to be tied together.
Once you have finished the design you have gone with, simply tie another knot to seal it and leave a decent amount of string on the end. Doing so allows for you to ensure a good fit for the bracelet as it can often be tricky to get it to the exact size.
The second method is the button closure. This is a really good method to go with as it will make the bracelet removable. This is the method that I usually will use for my bracelets as it is the most efficient, though it does mean that you have to be very precise with the measurements of the bracelet. The often mistake I make is making the bracelet too big or too small.
This is just as easy to achieve as the first method. You simply will have half the amount of strings and then double the length, this is so you can fold the strings in half to create a loop on one side. Before tying a knot in the loop, you should have your button of choice so that you can measure it up and ensure that it will fit well. Once you've tied the knot and sealed your loop, you can now begin with your design.
Then once you're finished with your design, you want to seal that with a knot and then thread your button though after the knot. You now want to secure this button into place with a few smaller knots whether on the front of the button or the back.
Both methods obviously have their own unique benefits and therefore you can choose to go with whatever method best suits your needs. Please if you do make any of the designs you see here, send them to me so I can see how you've adapted them! :D
The first method I will talk about is the generic closure, this is essentially the type that means the bracelet is knotted to the individual and so can only be removed by cutting it. This is the more traditional type of closure, as it is meant to symbolise the bond between two friends, so if the bracelet is cut off, the friendship is over.
It is super easy to achieve, you simply start your bracelet with double the amount of strings but in half the length (You can find this information on each of the separate bracelets). You will then create a simple knot to begin the bracelet, but make sure you leave enough room for the end bracelet to be tied together.
Once you have finished the design you have gone with, simply tie another knot to seal it and leave a decent amount of string on the end. Doing so allows for you to ensure a good fit for the bracelet as it can often be tricky to get it to the exact size.
The second method is the button closure. This is a really good method to go with as it will make the bracelet removable. This is the method that I usually will use for my bracelets as it is the most efficient, though it does mean that you have to be very precise with the measurements of the bracelet. The often mistake I make is making the bracelet too big or too small.
This is just as easy to achieve as the first method. You simply will have half the amount of strings and then double the length, this is so you can fold the strings in half to create a loop on one side. Before tying a knot in the loop, you should have your button of choice so that you can measure it up and ensure that it will fit well. Once you've tied the knot and sealed your loop, you can now begin with your design.
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Then once you're finished with your design, you want to seal that with a knot and then thread your button though after the knot. You now want to secure this button into place with a few smaller knots whether on the front of the button or the back.
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Both methods obviously have their own unique benefits and therefore you can choose to go with whatever method best suits your needs. Please if you do make any of the designs you see here, send them to me so I can see how you've adapted them! :D
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