[NFB-Blind-Crafters] Finishing a braided bracelet

[carcione at access.net]

Thanks Jolene.  What kind of clasp did you use?  A toggle, or something else?

The cord I’m using is thin and satiny.  It’s been a while, but I think I looked on Amazon for kumihimo cord, and I got a pack with several small skeins of cord in various colors.

Tracy

 

 

From: NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jolene Nemeth via NFB-Blind-Crafters
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hi the only time i have done this was with paracord. i remember having to attach the clasp or ring by including it in the last braiding step i made. then i had to fold the ends back into the bracelet brading i already did. so when i wass at the end i worked the ring into the last braid step but did one more so it was secure. then i wove the ends back into the existing braid much like we do in knitting. what material are ou using?

 

 

On Mon, Feb 17, 2025 at 8:38 AM Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

I have a pattern I want to try for a flat braided kumihimo bracelet, but I’m not sure about the finishing.  Annie Maxwell very kindly took time to explain it to me, but I’m afraid I still don’t get it. 

I think I could make one end a loop, and sew a button on the other end, so I could close the bracelet with the button.  I guess I’d weave in the ends of the working string, like I do with knitting?  Or perhaps I could sew near the end, either with thread or beading string, to stabilize the end and attach a clasp? 

I’d welcome some advice.  I’d like to know how to finish before I get started.

And Youtube hasn’t been all that helpful.

Tracy

 

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