[Nfb-krafters-korner] upcoming class: Braided Sailor's Bracelet

[Cathy Flesher]

Class name: Braided Sailor's Bracelet

 

Craft category: other

Class type: phone 

Instructor: Anette Carr

 

Class date: Saturday, June 18, 2016

Time if applicable:  2 PM eastern

Sign up deadline: June 11, 2016

 

Class description: Join us for a 1-session telephone class where you will
learn to make a braided bracelet from 1 piece of cord using the Turks Head
braid.  Some call this the Braided Sailor’s bracelet.  The finished bracelet
is a continuous loop with no opening or closure.  Once you master this
technique, others will be amazed at your work.

 

Skill level: While there are no pre-requisite, skills for this project,
those who enjoy knot making and manipulation of strands and loops of cords
will fall in love with this technique.

 

Supplies Needed: 

•              6-9 feet of 550 paracord, also known as parachute cord.
Available in different thicknesses with the 550 being a medium width
measuring 4mm – 4.5mm.  It comes in a wide range of colors including glow in
the dark.  A light color will show off the braiding better than a dark
color.  You could also use rope that is 1/8 inches – ¼ Inches thick, which
is close to 4mm – 6mm.  One type of rope is called Manila rope.  A thick
cord/rope will make it easier to learn this technique.

•              1 can from your pantry with around a 4-inch diameter.
Usually this can holds approximately 28 ounces of food such as crushed or
stewed tomatoes, or pumpkin.  This sized can is also known as a No. 2 ½ or a
404x411.  If you do not have a can of this size, find some other round
object with a diameter of 4-5 inches.  Another option is a 12-inch piece of
cardboard that you can bend into a circle and hold the ends together with
tape to form a cylinder.  If the only thing you have is a soup can, go ahead
and use it.  The end product will probably be too small to fit on to your
wrist, but that is fine as this will probably be your first of many practice
attempts.

•              Small amount of tape such as masking or clear tape.  Packing
tape and duct tape can work, but are a bit stickier than you need.

•              1 hand towel.   While this is optional, some people might
find it helpful.  A t-shirt, cloth napkin or some other cloth item of this
size can work.

•              Scissors.

 

 

Where can you get supplies? 

AC Moore, JoAnne Fabric, Michael's Crafts, Wal-Mart, online craft supply
resource

 

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