![]() Put a finger from your other hand in the middle of the twist and fold it. Twist and twist until the twist is about 17 inches long. Hold the strings together and twist them. Tape them to a table or clip them to the edge of a notebook or other surface. The basic twist uses 3 strands of THREADS but you can use 4 or more! (three colors of thread is nice but not necessary) each 24" inches (60 cm) long and tie them together with a knot. This bracelet starts off as one twist and turns into two by itself! * if the bracelet has loose ends, tie them with a square knot. * if the bracelet has a looped end, pull the loose ends through the loop and tie a simple square knot. ![]() Once you've woven the bracelet you want there are two easy ways to tie it closed. Remember the bracelet begins and ends with a simple knot. You can tape it to the table or clip it to a notebook loop. You cant it to a fence, a bedpost or a chair. Hold your bracelet in place while you work on it. Thick or thin THREADS ( yarn, embroidery thread, gimp, twine, use your imagination!) The number of strands depends on the style you choose.See what you can find in books or on the web.Some techniques use straws or knitting or crochet needle to wrap the yarn around.Make it patriotic-use your country's colors (I.e.: USA -Red, white and blue).There are lots of ideas at the craft store Add a peace dove, world or peace symbol.Add word beads! A friends name, a special group name, a birth date, a special message such as "peace please".Add fun beads or special items from fun times together.Why not tie two or three bracelets together!.Use as many strands as you like depending on the thickness and style.Use one color throughout or several colors.We have Three bracelet types with instructions BELOW. For older children: Choose from many stitches, braids and weaving patterns. Use a thick yarn as the stands will be easier to control. NOTE: For younger children (ages 4-7) a twist or braid is easiest. ![]() Peace bracelets are a great craft for children of any age! Each bracelet can be as simple or as complicated as you wish-we have ideas for variations or embellishments. Wearing the bracelet around their wrist or ankle will let them know you care. ![]() The FRIENDSHIP BRACELET is a weaving project that you can make and send to all your friends. From making cloth for clothing to nets for fishing, this art has been, and still is, an important part of everyone's life. Weaving is a craft known around the world in all cultures throughout time. A "Friendship" or "Peace" Bracelet is a great craft. ![]()
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