Arielle Strong Wagner

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Ropes

SUPPLIES

  • Seed beads (size 11)
  • Nylon thread (size d)
  • Beading needles (size 10)
  • Snips
  • Paracord
  • Ends

HOW TO

  1. Sit with good posture and don't slouch
  2. Gather supplies
  3. Cut rope to desired length
  4. Melt ends of rope
  5. Make dot in middle of rope. 
  6. Double strand and tie a knot in thread. Start in middle of rope. 
  7. Bring needle right through center of rope
  8. Make one row of beads (usually 10 size 11 beads). String beads and go back through last few beads to tighten. 
  9. Go through center of rope and start next circle. Continue until done. Repeat pattern on other side. 
  10. If need to change threads, just tie knots and melt with lighter later. 

Ends - Options:

  • Sew in a loop
  • Cones and wire
  • Glue on cord end and clasps
  • Leather sewn on
  • Ribbons sewn on

Alternative: Peyote Stitch

  1. Cut rope to desired length
  2. Melt ends of rope
  3. Make dot in middle of rope. 
  4. Double strand and tie a knot in thread. Start in middle of rope. 
  5. Bring needle right through center of rope
  6. Make a row with an odd number of beads (usually 9 or 11 beads). String beads and go back through the first bead to make a circle.
  7. For second row, skip every other bead. Keep going until reach end. Repeat pattern on other side. 
  8. If need to change threads, just tie knots and melt with lighter later. 




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