If you’re feeling crafty this weekend, give this cool DIY a nudge… inspired by Philip Crangi’s Giles & Brother Hex Collection. You’ll need 3 strands of twine cut into one meter pieces and 18 small brass hex nuts.
Gather the 3 strands of twine and tie a knot at the top, leaving about 2 inches, Begin braiding and at about an inch down, start braiding in the nuts. Before you braid the far left strand over the middle strand, thread on a nut, push it against the base of the braid, and cross over. Depending on the thickness of the twine, you can wrap tape around the bottom tips to prevent the twine from fraying.
Keep your thumb at the base of the braid, holding the nut in its place. Before you braid the far right strand over the middle, thread on another nut, push it against the base of the braid and cross over. Again, hold your thumb tightly against the base of the braid, keeping the nuts in place. Then thread another nut onto the far left piece and cross over.
Repeat the steps, by threading the rest of the nuts to the outer pieces of twine before they are crossed over. Thread, cross, thread, cross. Finish the bracelet with another inch of braided twine and a knot.
The bracelet should wrap around your wrist at least two or three times. Trim it to your liking.
Have fun and Twitpic us your creations! x
Images & text via Honestly WTF
Categories: DIY, The Jewel Box
