To begin, cut a length of stretchy cord that is approximately 10" long. Tip: to make quick work of measuring, I like to add a piece of washi tape to my desk that is 7" long, which is the length that I will make all of my beading. Simply extend the cord about 1.5" from each end of the washi tape and then cut.
Grip the ends of the cord and pull to stretch. Pre-stretching the cord will allow you to tie tighter knots at the end!
Add a small piece of washi tape to the end of the elastic cording, and fold the tape back on itself. This will create a barrier so that your beads don't slip off the end of the cord.
Following the patterns below, add beads to the bracelet string until it reaches the desired length. (Again, you can use that handy strip of washi tape to easily measure the length at a glance!)
To finish the bracelet, tie a surgeon's knot as demonstrated in the video. Ttie a half-knot, then another half-knot (do NOT pull the second half-knot tight yet!). Loop each tail through one more time, and then pull tightly.
Add a small dab of glue to help secure the knot, and then allow the glue to dry completely before trimming off the ends of the cord.
Pencil Bracelet Pattern:
String the beads as follows: Flat Silver Spacer6 Light Pink Clay Beads3 Grey Clay Beads40 Yellow Clay Beads 4 Tan/Peach Clay Beads3-4 Black Clay Beads1 4mm Black Bead1 Heart Bead"TEACH" Alphabet LettersThen, repeat the pencil pattern in the opposite order for the second half of the bracelet.
Composition Notebook Bracelet Pattern:
String the beads as follows: 2.75" of Black & White Speckled Clay Beads1 Gold 5mm Round Spacer Bead"INSPIRE" Alphabet Beads1 Gold 5mm Round Spacer Bead2.75" of Black & White Speckled Clay BeadsAdd an Apple Charm after tying the bracelet closed.
Lined Notebook Paper Bracelet Pattern:
String the beads as follows: 5 White Clay Beads1 Red Clay Bead5 White Clay Beads1 Blue Clay BeadRepeat the White/Blue pattern 19 times5 White Clay Beads1 Red Clay Bead5 White Clay Beads