Baubles have long ceased to be exclusively the identification mark of hippies. Now bracelets woven from threads, thin ribbons, strips of leather and other materials are worn by people who have nothing to do with the hippie movement. Baubles have become just a fashionable accessory. Even leading fashion designers have become interested in them. Anyone who is familiar with the basics of weaving can weave such a bracelet. But at the first stage, it is better to do this according to the schemes. You can find them, for example, on the Internet.
It is necessary
a computer with Internet access
Instructions
Step 1
The most accessible material for weaving is floss threads. Their assortment is so great that almost any color combination is available to the master. It is very good if you are familiar with the basics of weaving macrame. Friendship bracelets and other baubles use many of the techniques of this popular technique, once invented by the American Indians. Go to the Fene4ki.ru website. There you will find a history of baubles, methods of making various knots and, of course, a scheme for baubles made of floss, beads, hemp and other materials.
Step 2
If you prefer beads to all other materials, open the site onlybiser.ru. There you will find out what tools and materials you need, you will find interesting information on the history of this art form. There are also a lot of bauble weaving patterns on this site, but there are also descriptions of the technology for making other products. Maybe this genre will captivate you, and you will want to weave not only bracelets.
Step 3
On the site fenechka.net you will find not only diagrams, but also video tutorials. This is especially useful for beginners. But even experienced craftsmen can find a lot of interesting things on this site. The schemes are in the section "Beading". This site will also be of interest to lovers of other types of needlework.
Step 4
You will find many schemes on the Golden Hands website. There is a fairly large archive, which is updated regularly. New schemes appear almost every day.
Step 5
You can try to find the schematics yourself. Type in any search engine the words "circuit baubles". You can clarify what material you are going to weave. A huge number of links will appear in front of you. In this case, it is better to sort them by relevance. At the top, there will be links to sites with the largest number of schemes.
Step 6
You can also find bauble schemes on social networks. There are groups dedicated to this type of handicraft both on the Vkontakte website and in the Live Journal. In order to find like-minded people and exchange useful advice with them, it is enough in the interests to indicate "weaving baubles." A link appears on your profile page. By clicking on it, you will see a list of users and communities that are also fond of weaving baubles. Check out community posts and sign up for new weaving patterns that are constantly popping up and discussed.
