How Do You Make Bracelets Out Of Thread?
Bracelets made from thread, also called friendship bracelets, seem to come in and out of fashion on a regular basis. Homemade ones are typically the work of preteen and teen girls, although boys make and wear them, too. They are a cheap and relatively easy activity that can be used to fill time on a long car trip or rainy afternoon. Thread bracelets can be woven, braided or knotted in a variety of ways. One of the simplest of these methods is called the Chinese staircase or twister. Cut three strands of thread into 24-inch lengths. Gather them together and tie a knot at the end of the bundle to form one end of the bracelet. Leave about a 2-inch tail. Secure the knotted end of the threads to another surface. You can use a clipboard, safety pin and pillow or masking tape and cardboard–whatever you have on hand that will hold onto the end for you. Separate the first strand of thread you are going to use from the other two. Hold that thread in one hand, the rest in your other hand. Make a
