How to Create a Beaded Stone & Cord Wrapped Bracelet

[@cindycooper1197]

1st I'd like to say THANK YOU for making this so easy to understand. I appreciate the time you take to fully explain what your doing. I can't believe I finally learned how to make the bracelets I've loved for years. I never knew how until now. I make a lot of things with my granddaughter who's now 11 so this idea is perfect for her to make bff bracelets for her and her friends. I'll be making these as well. I'm so excited I can hardly wait to tell Skylie. Thank you for sharing. I'm looking forward to learning much more from your videos. ;-)

[@rosaelinav8036]

That’s so pretty the bracelet and the beads color gorgeous too❤️❤️❤️

[@Doxymeister]

Cute bracelet! One tip I learned from someone is, before cutting off the ends of your sliding-knot (a square knot) cords, dab a bit of clear-drying craft glue or adhesive such as E6000, in the divots between the knots in the sliding part--do not get glue on the bracelet cords themselves. If you don't glue this, the ends will unravel from the square knot. Then when glue dries, cut your ends off of the sliding knot, and voila! You're ready to go! Also, smearing a bit of glue on the ends of your cords before you start, then swiping the excess off, and allowing it to dry also turns the ends of your cords into "needles" and they go through the beads easier--same is true of clear nail polish. This is so handy for me, as I have arthritis and have difficulty getting cords to go through beads. Pretty design!

[@livandvivdesignco]

Great suggestions…thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@updownstate]

Excellent instruction all. I would make my slider a little longer to be stronger.

[@jilianlutsky1718]

Thank you so much!!!❤❤❤

[@chelseaclerke3582]

This bracelet is absolutely gorgeous!

[@blinksbill1138]

I made two of these bracelets but the second one I improved on. If you want to use literally any bead with any size bead hole, use two strands of beading thread on the inside, and leather, or cord on the outside, I used hemp. I used a cord end to start, and start with two seed beads to help it lay flat and not show the thinner string. Then you can use any size beads with any beadhole. Don’t forget two seed beads at the end of the thread and crimp it all together using cord ends. Maybe you could knot it, or even use a crimp bead and then do a slip knot. There are variations.

[@Mienja]

Clear nail polish on the ends of the cording will keep it from fraying without adding any size. Just let dry and bead away!

[@livandvivdesignco]

Great tip, thank you!

[@flgirl250]

Clear nail polish will flake over time which will peel off your work. Fray Chek is best (depending on what type of fiber you are using) to prevent fraying.

[@ShirleyBeattie]

Or melted candle wax - just dip the end and press it back to shape - it Wii easily slide through the hole ☺️

[@karenjordan8355]

Thank for the tip

[@robintaylor2688]

Wow, you did a great job explaining how to make this bracelet! Thank you so much😊❤

[@carolfcavanagh3835]

Thank you SO much for this wonderful video. This zig zag subtle look has artistic dimension and sophistication plus that special knot allows different wrist measurements. You’re a GREAT teacher!!🌹❤️👍🌹

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thank you so much!

[@lauriesmith6672]

Saw these bracelets in several craft ideas pics & knew they couldn't be too hard to make. After looking around, your tutorial was the easiest to follow. Thanks!

[@livandvivdesignco]

I’m glad to hear that! I’ve tried a few different methods with my high school students, and we’ve definitely had the best success this way 🙂

[@sapnaaum2392]

Thanks for the instructions!!! I used a sharp knife scraped over the end of the cord to separate the strands, cut half the strands off and used hypo cement on the remaining strands pulled through my fingers to make a pointy narrow stiff end, easy peasy to get it through the bead holes after that!

[@livandvivdesignco]

Great idea!!

[@reptilez]

Instant thumbs up. Just a good vibe

[@randyromines7364]

When I am stringing on a cord that frays, I rub a tiny bit of clear glue like Elmers, it dries quickly and holds up while you string. I also cut a slight angle on the tip so its pointed after the glue is dry. It would have been easier to pin down the ends of the string holding the beads so you could wrap the other more tightly. I love the Knotty Do It All board for this type of application.

[@mariay.279]

Gr8 tip

[@daniellelesel1006]

K,,,

[@yaoiblfan]

Nice video! Easy to understand. Thanks!

[@YasminPavri-i3o]

Thanks wonderful tutorial.well explained.

[@thedog2916]

This is the best instruction I’ve seen for a bracelet like this! I’m excited to try this today!! Thank you glad I found your channel! 😊

[@maryfelton1333]

Love, love, the video I'm seriously gonna try this using 20 guage wire.

[@angeyturpin9037]

Gorgeous!

[@michelleasunnydays140]

thanks! this video is very helpful for repairing my broken bracelet.

[@zeenam7300]

This bracelet is so beautiful 🤩 please make more videos like this with different styles for each video ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@eviem70]

So beautiful, thank you so much 😊

[@damedesmontagnes]

Make sure to get beads with at least 1mm holes (if using 1mm cord) unless you want to go to the trouble of reaming them. .8mm cord might be easier to work with. Also could help to secure the 2 middle strings taut to the bottom of the board. Put a marker or something underneath to give space under the cords, so easier to knot around. Looks nice. Thank you.

[@spiritdeer4687]

I find your videos easy to follow and pleasing to listen to (as well as relaxing)… Thank you for sharing your knowledge 💕

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thank you so much!

[@jodiesmith6747]

I love the ring on her right hand. Where the jewellery is, I wonder?

[@yomama8873]

Love the bracelet 🤩🤩💜

[@Ella9489]

Another great video. Easy to follow, understand and recreate the bracelet. Thank you.

[@cathypeterson2874]

Thanks so much! Love this! You are a good teacher!!! ♡

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thank you! 😃

[@tenescae]

Beautiful bracelet. Thank's for sharing the idea

[@redsheri6842]

Hi! Love your video! Thanks....can you tell me how to keep the leather cord from opening on the slide closure...it seems like it may open, thanks!

[@karenlee3372]

Thanks i love to do things like that..

[@makokoro9073]

Thanks for sharing, I will definitely used this guide.

[@avila5426]

this is a super cute bracelet! one tip I learned was to make sure your beads weren't too big. like u said. my beads were really big and the holes were even bigger...long story short use SMALL beads;)

[@lriv4347]

AH-MAZ-ING! Thank you So much for this tutorial! Making bracelets for my nieces and this is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Very clear instructions and will be very easy to follow. I can't thank you enough for doing this for us!

[@livandvivdesignco]

You are so welcome!

[@adlewers]

Great tutorial!!

[@aliciachrist1721]

You just changed my.life with that sliding knot girl! The old way was too frustrating

[@livandvivdesignco]

Hahahahaha glad to help 😄

[@eugeniezamora2655]

I just finished two bracelets they came out awesome! Ty

[@livandvivdesignco]

That’s great to hear!!

[@danaanderson8524]

So I fell in love with this I did something a little bit different I used circular flat stones in the middle it beautiful!!!

[@tanyacreedon]

Wow! A lot easier. I used memory wire to put my beads on. Thanks.

[@históriascomtuany]

Ualll que lindo parabéns

[@dinamonster00]

thank you so much, I was making it so much harder than it needed to be as well!!

[@livandvivdesignco]

I used to as well! I was experimenting one day and stumbled upon an easier way! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@dinamonster00]

@@livandvivdesignco I'm glad I found your video. 4 strands of cord/leather never occurred to me. I have a bunch of beads waiting to be paired in this style and now I know how to do it!

[@livandvivdesignco]

@@dinamonster00 I'm glad to hear that! Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions while you are making them!

[@hansanichethana2773]

Not bad.........👏👏👏👏👍👍Very beautiful..... 😄👍 this is so cute....... ✨🤓💯👍🙏

[@ethereal369]

Fantastic explanation, easy to follow these simple instructions. Thank you!

[@mlee2720]

Great! the way you made it looks easy to follow , i want to know where i can get or buy the materials.thank you 😉

[@livandvivdesignco]

Check the description...all the supplies are linked :)

[@karenallen5208]

Nice bracelet. I'd like to make a suggestion that before you start threading your beads on the thread, paint the ends with clear nail enamel and let it dry. That will stop the fraying problem. Thanks

[@jenntal1495]

So smart and so easy... Thank you!!!

[@lcbflorida]

To avoid fraying, brush a little clear UV nail polish on the end and to dry quickly, use a UV light - only takes a few seconds.

[@CT-ig2oz]

Thanks for teaching and sharing your skill. Love it.

[@dmarple3773]

Great video! Love the bracelet!

[@madelynesteinberg29]

I have now subscribed to your channel. I look forward to creating this bracelet. Thank you!

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thank you, Madelyne!

[@reynadominguez5232]

Muy bonita pulsera y se agradece la clase, pero esta muy largo y se hace tedioso ,haces cosas hermosas, ojalá los acortaras, muchas gracias, todo bello 🙋🏼‍♀️💜🌹

[@narrs71]

Great tutorial. Is there a way to do this type of bracelet without the middle metal piece?

[@livandvivdesignco]

Yes, you certainly could! You would just need to use two pieces of cord instead of four, and I would at least double the length, plus add a little extra 😊

[@cherylapel6445]

@@livandvivdesignco Why only two pieces of cord? The beads would be on two cords and you still need two more cords to do the braid, correct?

[@livandvivdesignco]

@@cherylapel6445 because they would be folded over in half…so it essentially becomes 4 cords 🙂 You also don’t need as much cord overall because you will only have one set of ends instead of two.

[@EthicAura]

❤just what I was looking for! 🕊️❤️😇

[@EthicAura]

Used your links!! 🙏

[@sharioncarpenter8293]

I am so excited to see a new tutorial for cording and beads! So boho and chic! Thanks!

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thanks so much, Sharion!

[@barbaradepue-b5z]

I like this pattern

[@stephey]

Is it possible to make this bracelet using nothing but the beads and cord? Meaning no feature bead/component in the middle?

[@myrnaroman9611]

I use that wrapping style in the watches I make! They look beautiful like that bracelet! ♥ ︎

[@myrnaroman9611]

@@IMRad4JC I bought my watches on Amazon. 10 different styles ... I think they cost me $ 14

[@DesertViewStudio]

Great video 👍 Thank you for sharing ❤😀

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thanks for watching!

[@victoriafricke2971]

Such a cute idea! Love that there's a kit to make it!!

[@sueadams7196]

I finally got to making this bracelet, but quickly realized that the cord I ordered was 1.5mm. I bought Amazonite beads and center stone, which looked perfect. I can't find 1mm turquoise leather. Any idea where I could find something that would work? I'd appreciate your help.

[@livandvivdesignco]

You might try looking at pandahall.com! They have tons of options.

[@bonbonmonel9571]

Great tutorial. Super clear explaination. Thank you.

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thank you!!

[@cindya9698]

can you burn the ends of the cord if you use leather??

[@Clarkmusic100]

Great video. Do you have a tutorial for heated disc you are using in the very beginning of your opening intro?

[@livandvivdesignco]

Yes! This is the video… kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXm7Zqaqdtp6m7M

[@cherryvoid5238]

So glad I found your vid ~ love the clear instructions and I’ll rewatch while making just to make sure I get it right! But it’s super cute ☺️ thank you!

[@coronagirl1016]

I love this bracelet It's sweet and you're so very easy to follow Thank you very much

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thank you, Deborah!

[@jsim3957]

thats very nice.thanks for sharing

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thanks for watching!

[@oummarwapratiques1833]

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[@livandvivdesignco]

Thank you!

[@geraldineself6017]

I am looking forward to making several of these bracelets. Thank you for the tutorial. This is my first visit to your channel and I did subscribe. Have a blessed day.

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thank you, Geraldine!

[@alicefreeman8122]

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[@jonifejes6815]

I have been waiting to make a couple of these!!! How amazingly simple!!! Your tutorial is just fantabulous!!! Thank you Thank You

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thanks so much, Joni!

[@karenjordan8355]

Make it look so easy

[@mothertomoonstar]

Hi. Love the bracelet. Where is the link to purchase the kit?

[@livandvivdesignco]

We no longer sell the kits. There are links to the individual items that we use in the description though!

[@sactownaimee]

love this!

[@lindablanchard1803]

Do you actually burn the ends of leather cord? Or is the cord you use in the video different material than the one in the amazon link? I'm not finding information on the internet on burning leather as a way to finish leather cords.

[@livandvivdesignco]

Hi Linda! That’s a great question! So there are two ways to go about it. If you use the leather cord which is in the link, you will not need to burn the ends as it won’t fray…it’s also easier to fit the beads on. The waxed cotton cord (which I used in the tutorial) will fray, but you can burn the ends. I use that most of the time in my classroom instead of the leather because it’s much cheaper 🙂 Sorry for any confusion!

[@NicoleGrow]

I love it!

[@meerabanerjea9835]

I loved the tutorial. Very well explained. Thank you. Only problem is putting the two cords thru the connector loop. You used a needle to push thru. Is there any other way to do it? 🙏🕉

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thank you, Meera! Unfortunately that's the best way I've found to do it when the hole is smaller. There are connectors that have larger holes where you will not run into this problem though! Sorry I don't have an alternate way!

[@NuttyNatt]

If you try using the blunt end of a needle that way you won't damage the cord with the pointy end 😁

[@melme33]

Thank you so much! That's right up my skill level and it looks lovely! Trying this tomorrowww! 👍😁

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thank you, Mel!

[@SAYZ23]

Wow. Awesome

[@livandvivdesignco]

thank you!

[@carriefoster8107]

I love this design. I used your links to get the beads and cord. I’m really struggling to get 4mm beads on this cord, and my cord broke when I tried to get it tight enough. Guess you have to use the 6mm and leave the cord looser.

[@cybelefreire1658]

Arrasou! Muito linda!

[@livandvivdesignco]

Obrigada!

[@chelleweatherspoon2226]

Very nice tutorial. Where can I get some of the slider clasps?

[@livandvivdesignco]

They are made using the cord 🙂 I show you in the end how to do it 🙌🏼

[@kathleensantos5146]

Great video, thank you!

[@marliess3177]

Wonderful tutorial thank you

[@digupstuff]

AWESOME!!! Thank you for sharing! ♥️

[@sandranielsen4951]

Enjoyed your video. New subscriber!

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thanks for watching, Sandra!

[@maryoneil1468]

I love the beads here, where do u find them?

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thanks, Mary! The links are in the video description!

[@cursedwithcuriosity6464]

You have just made a step I've struggled with seem so easy...thank u!!

[@livandvivdesignco]

I’m glad to hear that!! Thanks for watching!

[@siilfo]

Gracias!!

[@almaascaniomartinez9291]

Thank you for a great tutorial. If I can use S lon, nylon cord. Macramé cord or chinesse cord to make this bracelet?

[@NuttyNatt]

Hi I would say you can yes, I make bracelets from waxed polyester as its better quality.

[@goodvolks2know372]

the end connection what you call a "pretzel" is basically a "square knot" in macrame. A "sliding knot" would work too. Do you know pros and cons for either method? Thanks for making the video, looks like a fun bracelet to make. Hope to make it soon.

[@livandvivdesignco]

You are correct, it’s a square knot. The pretzel term seems to make more sense to my high school students 😀 They also prefer the look of the square knot to the sliding knot, which is why I generally opt for that one. A con for the square knot is it has a greater chance of coming undone over time versus the sliding knot. I’ve also heard from many that a double sliding knot is harder to put on one’s own wrist than the square knot. I hope that helps!

[@debrasehr1933]

Where can I order the kit?

[@updownstate]

Beautiful beads and design. My wrist is so scrawny [5"] that I wear most designs as an ankle bracelet or armband. It would be too sad to leave the center stone out.

[@freedom1557]

Thank you!!!

[@irmasegovia5994]

buenos dia hablo desde mexico. una gran disculpa, megusta mucho tus creaciones, seria muy atrevido de mi perte pedirte si pudieras poner subtitulos en los videos. lamentable mente no se ingles. 😏😌😊

[@SAstonFamily]

How much would you charge for a bracelet like this?

[@karenjordan8355]

The hardest part was stringing my beads. Mine were smaller hard to keep still, whe doing the beads.😊

[@adrianam.9634]

Que fio é esse?

[@lucievuksani2447]

Super

[@maryoneil1468]

Wonder if could use hemp cord instead of leather??

[@livandvivdesignco]

You certainly could! It may fray more however…

[@yat3700]

😍😍😍 New subs 👍☘️

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thanks for the sub!

[@michellemull6363]

I absolutely love this it is so pretty thank you for sharing God bless looking forward to many more videos

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thanks for watching!!

[@KristenSpeaks]

Can we purchase one already made, I’d like to buy one just like the example shown in the thumbnail. It’s gorgeous!

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thanks! Unfortunately we are only providing the links to the supplies at this time.

[@hannahl.7202]

This is amazing ! I am gonna make for myself something like this . Love it . Ty dear for this video 🌷🌷🌷Subscribed ( of course 😊😊😊) !

[@livandvivdesignco]

Thank you, Helen! Good luck!!

[@Barbie8051]

I would put a piece of Blue Painter's Tape across the metal part so the twine doesn't flip around.... Blue Painter's Tape will not harm the metal.

[@esmatkaraji2813]

I like 👍♥