The directions already given apply equally well to all of the following Strands may be tied in place or fastened with adhesive tape. Made in exactly the same way as the preceding. 13 Wood Core Basket-Weave Bracelet Materials required: 5 strands of standard gimp, 12″ each 1 strand of standard gimp, 5 yds. 3 and 4.) Set the band on a solid surface and pound with a mallet or hammer until the edgesįig. Connect the band as shown, with the ends on the inside of the bracelet. 2A.) Mark off beyond this cut the circumference of your bracelet (usually 8-9 inches)Īnd make another slit half way through from the opposite side. Make a narrow V-shaped slit half the width of the band at about ½″ from oneĮnd.
The type of core most widely used for bracelet making is formed from a strip of spring steel either Necessary to set the braid aside before it is finished, use ordinary paper clips or knot the strands to Overlap the twoĮnds and lead them through several stitches, then trim off the extra material. Strand, slice away half the thickness of the gimp on both of the ends to be joined. Long working strands may be tied in coils to keep them from snarling. Stitches, in order to ensure that the braid will be uniform. In all work with gimp it is essential to keep all the strands pulled tight, and to adjust every row of Of standard gimp, or of seamless Titan lacing. A well-made article, however, should have no twisted strands, whether made Titan lacing is seamless, and therefore can be used with either surface on the Always start braiding with this seam next to theĬore and be careful at the edge of the braid to fold each strand so that the seam remains inside or on Standard and wide gimps have a seam on one face. Used in place of gimp where particular effects are desired. The yard, though they are much less expensive when secured by the spool. These various types of gimp can be purchased by Is available in either 3/64″ or 5/64″ diameters. The material itself is a special coated tape made in various colors and shapes. Step can readily be understood, since the true simplicity of braiding has often been obscured by complicated These directions have been completely illustrated in color, so that every Popular gimp projects, with suggestions for a multitude of patterns which can be made with anyĭesired color combination. White, Jr.įor the convenience of craftsmen, we have assembled in this booklet the directions for many of the
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