{Photo has been removed, please visit Kiel James Patrick to view the bracelet}
Loving this DIY project ~ a nautical knot bracelet with the cutest anchor hook. Click here to view the full tutorial on how to make one of your own. For easier view, here are the directions:
Supplies needed:
Thick rope in any color, an anchor charm, large crimping beads, and some thin rope
1. Measure the thicker rope by wrapping it once around your wrist. Add 1-2 inches to that length and cut. Repeat with a second piece of rope.
2. Take one of the pieces of rope, bending it in half to create a loop. Slip a crimping bead over the loose rope ends and squeeze it tightly with pliers. The loose ends should now be fastened together by the metal crimping bead.
3. Loop the second piece of rope and wrap it under and through the first piece of rope’s loop. Use the picture as reference. It looks much more complicated than it is!
4. Once the two pieces of rope are looped together, secure the loose ends of the second rope with another metal crimping bead. Before squeezing the bead closed, slip a looped piece of thinner rope in the bottom end and then press the crimping bead shut. This will be your bracelet fastener.
5. Take your anchor charm and tie the top to the end of your bracelet that doesn’t have the thinner piece of rope attached. This can be done by either sewing the charm in place or looping a thinner piece of rope through the end of the thicker rope. Whatever is easiest for you!
{Tutorial and photo via "Rent The Runway On Campus"}
** UPDATE:
The tutorial from "Rent The Runway On Campus" has been removed. Luckily, I have them posted above.
The tutorial from "Rent The Runway On Campus" has been removed. Luckily, I have them posted above.
If any of you are looking for anchor charms, check out these etsy shops:
If any of you are looking for rope, check out this online shop:
26 comments:
Really cute idea! I'll definitely be making one of these as spring comes around over here. Thanks for sharing!
Where did you find your rope? It is super cute!
Can you tell me what widths of rope you used, and if there's a specified size/ mm measurement for the crimps? So cute!
If I was going to search on eBay for the rope, what would I search?! Thick rope doesn't quite do it. These are super cute though! Can't wait to make them
You can actually make rope like this using embroidery floss. Just google make twisted cord. I searched forever to find rope like this with no luck.
I really want 1 of these! R they 4 sale?
These are sold by a gentleman in Rhode Island. The green one is on my wish list. https://kieljamespatrick.com/index.php
In fact, it looks like his photos are the ones being used... not someone's DIY version.
Sorry... just saw your later post where you share this.
Could you get the supplies from Micheals? Or where else bc i would love to do this!
I'm not sure you described the whole process corectly. The knot is called Reef Knot or Square Knot, it's very popular and easy to do so you can search it on YouTube. What I'm trying to say is that first you do the knot using 2 short ropes, and then you can tie the loose ends. Regarding the rope's thickness, go to kieljamespatrick.com and search for the photos where the bracelets are worn by the models and you'll see the rope is pretty thick. PS: H&M sells a cheap anchor necklace you can use on your DIY bracelet.
I love these. I featured them on my blog for my Friday pinterest finds. I am a new follower and would love it if you came and checked out my blog.
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Jess
my boyfriend is graduating from navy boot camp next month and these would be so cute to make and wear when i go to his graduation! but where can i find anchor charms?? thanks :)
I actually created a post on some anchors I found through an etsy shop... check it out here:
http://ablissfuldream.blogspot.com/2012/06/anchor-find.html
Where can I find the rope? I have looked every where!
Found this online store that sells all different kinds of cording:
http://www.ornamentea.com/StringingMaterial.htm
Check it out!! :)
"Wholesale priced wristbands
of all types and colors. Plastic, Vinyl, Tyvek, Paper, Rubber, Red Ribbon and many more.
Customization is available on all tyvek wristbands and some plastic wristbands. Patterns include patriotic, holidays,
Halloween, school safety, party and many more.
Where could I find an anchor charm at?
I cannot find the rope for these! I looked at the link you suggested but have no clue which would be this rope. help?
I looked on the page, too, and couldn't find the rope. Will you please post the similar rope?
Really nice tutorials to make a awesome jewelry. your guide just help us all out with great pleasure.
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I can't find the ropes anywhere! Can anyone tell me where to find them? If you know of somewhere online, that would be great!
Hi guys, just my two cents worth, but it's not really "rope" that you're needing with which to make these, it's cording - typically used in draperies/tie-backs and higher-end upholstery - as indicated in a post above. Perhaps, if you search using the word cord or cording, you'll have better luck in finding what you need!
~Ciao, Robyn
I was wondering what size cord we should be using?
Size Diameter
#1 0.35 mm
#2 0.45 mm
#3 0.50 mm
#4 0.60 mm
#6 0.70 mm
#8 0.80 mm
#10 0.90 mm
Its really a great post.
anchor line
anchor lines
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