ZIP-Zipper Knotted Bracelet DIY

We've got a new FREE Parachute Cord bracelet tutorial available for download today. The project is available to download to print at ParachuteCordCraft.com or pin it on Pinterest for future reference.

325 Zipper Knot Parachute Cord Bracelet by Pepprell Braiding Co.

Materials List for this project:
- 2  12 inch pieces of 325 Parachute Cord. We used Army Camo.
- 2  36 inch pieces of 325 Parachute Cord. We used White and Gunmetal.
- One 5mm Hook Closure
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Jeweler's Glue/hot glue

Happy knotting!

Beads, Baubles & Jewels: Color Inspiration (re-broadcasting)

Rebroadcasting now on the Beads Baubles & Jewels website, Katie Hacker teaches us how to use and EZ Jig, and create a beautiful Square Knot bracelet in minutes. Episode 2305 is inspired by COLOR. This episode will be airing now through noon (EST) on May 20th. Downloadable project directions are available on the Beads Baubles & Jewels website here.

This clip will be available to watch on YouTube year-round here or below.

Materials required to make these bracelets can be sourced from your local craft store or from Parachute Cord Craft.com. Requires:

• EZ Jig Tool
• 325 Parachute Cord
• 12mm plastic buckles
• Needle & thread
• Decorative pendent or large stone
• Scissors
• Wooden Knot Tying Tool (Fid)
• Lighter or craft glue (with a little patience)

Beads Baubles & Jewels: Color Inspirations

Rebroadcasting now on the Beads Baubles & Jewels website, Katie Hacker teaches us how to use and EZ Jig, and create a beautiful Square Knot bracelet in minutes. Episode 2305 is inspired by COLOR. This episode will be airing now through noon (EST) on February 19th. Downloadable project directions are available on the Beads Baubles & Jewels website here.

This clip will be available to watch on YouTube year-round here or below.

Materials required to make these bracelets can be sourced from your local craft store or from Parachute Cord Craft.com. Requires:

• EZ Jig Tool
• 325 Parachute Cord
• 12mm plastic buckles
• Needle & thread
• Decorative pendent or large stone
• Scissors
• Wooden Knot Tying Tool (Fid)
• Lighter or craft glue (with a little patience)

Rubber Band Bracelets DIY

Photo courtesy of Hands on Crafts for Kids.

Re-broadcasting over at Hands On Crafts for Kids, watch episode 1706 (Wear It!) on their website. In this episode, Katie will show you how to make an easy bracelet using rubber bands and a EZ Looper. This episode will be airing now through noon (EST) on May 29th from the Hands On Crafts homepage.

Rubber Band Bracelets.
Photo courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Directions for project are available to download from the Hands On website here. Materials to complete this project are available at most major craft retailers, and from the Rexlace Club website.

The Un-Candle HOW-TO!

We recently brought back The Un-Candle™. In this YouTube video we show you how to set it up. Yes - it's really that easy!

The Un-Candle™ is available in our websites: Macrame Super Store.com and Parachute Cord Craft.com. For further information about the product, or if you'd like to sell it in your store, visit The Un-Candle™ page on Pepperell.com.

Enjoy!

Hands On Crafts Flip Flops

Hands On Crafts for Kids Katie Hacker Makes Flip Flops.
Photo courtesy of Hands On Crafts For Kids.

Visit the Hands On Crafts for Kids website to watch episode 1612 about PEOPLE to learn how to accessories your summertime footwear. Follow along with Katie Hacker as she shows you how to decorate your foam flip flops. This episode will be airing now through January 16th (ending noon EST) on their homepage. Katie's directions for the Funky Flip Flops are available for download as well.

DIY Flip Flops with Amy Cord.
Photo courtesy of Hands On Crafts For Kids.

The nylon cording used for this project is our 2mm Amy cording which is available at AC Moore in their floral department, Hobby Lobby, and online at Macrame Super Store.com. You can also use Parachute Cord (we recommend 325 thickness) which is available at most craft stores and online at Parachute Cord Craft.com.

Tree Baubles!

Decorating for Christmas? We have a mini DIY which you can use as gift tags, or hang them from festive tree branches: Make Mini Tree Ornaments.

Mini Christmas Tree Ornaments

Project materials are found here on Macrame Super Store, as well as Hobby Lobby and AC Moore stores. We recommend using 2mm Amy Applique Cord for this project.

Merry Christmas!

Hands On Crafts: Birthday Mobile

 

DIY Birthday Mobile with Katie Hacker.
Photo courtesy of Hands On Crafts For Kids.

Hands On Crafts for Kids is re-broadcasting Episode 1607 on Shadows now on their homepage. (Scroll down to the bottom of their website to watch!) This episode will be airing through Noon (Eastern Time), on Friday, December 5th. It features Katie Hacker making a Birthday Mobile!

Birthday Mobile using Noodles.
Photo courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Product used for this episode can be sourced from your home or your local craft store. Jumbo chenille stems (Noodles) can be found at Rexlace Club.

Hands On Crafts: DIY Utility Belt

Make your own survival belt.
Photo courtesy of Hands On Crafts For Kids.

Hands On Crafts for Kids is re-broadcasting Episode 1606 on Symmetry now on their homepage. (Scroll down to the bottom of their website to watch!) This episode will be airing through Noon (Eastern Time), on Friday, December 5th. It features Katie Hacker and Candie Cooper making Parachute Cord belts! 

Embellished Parachute Cord Belt.
Photo courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

If you miss the re-broadcasting, no worries! Directions for making the belt are archived on the Hands On Crafts for Kids website. To make these belts, you will need 550 Parachute Cord, 20mm or 25mm Plastic Buckle, embellishments (stickers, foam, or stones,) and glue.

Happy crafting!

Hands On Art Supply Holder

Make hangers with Katie Hacker and Candie Cooper.
Photo courtesy of Hands on Crafts for Kids.

Hands on Crafts for Kids is re-airing episode 1603 all about COLOR! Follow along with Katie and Candie as they make a colorful art supply holders. This episode will be broadcasting for FREE on their home page now through Noon (EST) Friday, November 8th. Miss the episode? Don't fret! Hands On will have the video archived for future viewing!

Make a Hanging Art Supply Holder!
Photo courtesy of Hands on Crafts for Kids.

Directions to make the Hanging Art Supply Holder are always available from their website: find them here!

Need supplies? 1" rings, beads, and 4mm Bonnie Braid is available from Macrame Super Store.

Happy Crafting!

DIY Tattoo Jewelry

Stretch Magic Tattoo Choker Pattern.

We've noticed a growth in popularity of the Tattoo jewelry and we've got instructions for you! FREE instructions! The directions are available to download from Macramé Super Store.com and at Rexlace Club.com. All you really need is a little Stretch Magic jewelry cord and you're ready to start knotting!

Tattoo Choker Project Sheet.

Want a bonus? Follow the directions as they're shown using 4 feet of Stretch Magic jewelry cord to make a matching bracelet!

Stretch Magic Jewelry Cord is available here and here or at a craft retailer near you!

Feeling Secure with Your Knots

Zeppelin Bend made with Parachute Cord 325.

Stretch Magic™ is slick and this can create problems when tying the ends together as knots require friction to stay tied. There are some complicated knots (not difficult to tie with practice) that work exceptionally well. My favorite is the Zeppelin Bend*. This knot holds well with Stretch Magic™ and has the added benefit of keeping the ends in a straight line. I recommend using our Parachute Cord 550 for learning knots.

For the rest of us who lack patience (or just don’t want to learn knot tying,) there is a quick, easy and permanent solution—use glue. We highly recommend using G-S Hypo Cement.

Post by Joel Hooks.

* Link takes you to the International Guild of Knot Tyers website. It includes a PDF download for a printable version.

Bracelet-ing 101: Knotty Bracelet Tutorial

Knotty Bracelet Tutorial from Pepperell Braiding Company.

Sleek, stylish, simple! This sweet bracelet is quick and easy to make.

To make a bracelet you'll need:

• Two 7.5-8 inch pieces of Bungee Cord (we used Pink/Orange)
• Two complete Spring Closures
• Clear-drying craft glue
• Jeweler's pliers (available in the jewelry section of your favorite craft shop)
• Scissors

Directions:

1. Fold the two pieces of Bungee in half and follow the illustrations below for making the Reef Knot:
   
   

   

   Reef Knot Instructions

2. Insert each of the 4 ends into the spring closures. Follow closure instructions; using jeweler's pliers to secure. Apply clear-drying craft glue to finish.

That's it! Really-really ;-) This bracelet is so simple, you can whip up a bunch of these in such a short amount of time. We remade this project using 6mm Bonnie Braid with a Hook Closure. Just follow the directions above to complete. The only additional step is that the ends were twisted before gluing into the closure for an added effect.

Reef Knotted Bracelet with 6mm Bonnie Braid.

Bracelet-ing 101: Rexlace Zipper Tutorial

Need some cool new wrist decor? We found high-end designers making zipper-style wrist ornaments, so we thought we'd make some mock bracelets for those of us on budgets.

To make a bracelet you'll need:

• Two 18" pieces of Rexlace Duo (we used Neon Orange/Yellow)
• One 1 yard piece of Rexlace Duo (we used the same color)
• 1 Double "C" Clip Bracelet Closure
• Clear-drying craft glue
• Scissors
• Recommended: tape and a Macrame Project Board or hard flat surface

Directions:

1. Tie the two 18" pieces of Rexlace together, then tape to your Macrame Project Board, or other flat surface. Set the strands about 1/4" inch apart, keeping them parallel.
2. Center the 1 yard strand of Rexlace behind the vertical pieces. Follow the illustrated instructions below for preforming the Zipper Weave





Zipper Weave Instructions. Pepperell Braiding Company.

3. When the bracelet is woven to the appropriate length (about 6 inches,) tie off (overhand knot) and glue the ends into the bracelet closure. We wrapped the ends with the excess Rexlace to bulk up the ends for a tighter fit in the base of the closure. If you're using a slow-drying craft glue, use binder clips to secure the ends while they dry.

Tah-dah! This fun bracelet can be worn as soon as the glue dries.

Hands On Crafts: Paracord Utility Belt

Katie and Candie adorning paracord belts.
Photo courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Hands On Crafts for Kids is re-broadcasting Episode 1606 on Symmetry now on their homepage. (Scroll down to the bottom of their website to watch!) This episode will be airing through Noon (Eastern Time), on Friday, August 29th. It features Katie Hacker and Candie Cooper making Parachute Cord belts! 

Embellished Parachute Cord Belt.
Photo courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

If you miss the re-broadcasting, no worries! Directions for making the belt are archived on the Hands On Crafts for Kids website.

Hands On Crafts for Kids - Rexlace Bracelets

Katie Hacker & Candie Cooper making bracelets with EZzzy Jig.
Photo courtesy of Hands On Crafts.

Playing on the Hands On Crafts for Kids homepage, watch Katie Hacker and Candie Cooper make Rexlace Bracelets using the EZzzy Jig. The video footage will be live on the Hands On Crafts site until Noon (EST) Friday, August 22. Instructions for making the Square Knot Bracelets are available to download any time, even after the episode airs.

Watch Episode 1605 on Patterns now (scroll down to the bottom of the page). Materials to make the bracelets can be found at Rexlace Club.com. Some of the items (EZzzy Jig, buckles, and charms) may be available at your local craft store as well.

Kit-ing

New Parachute Cord Craft Kits.

Over two dozen parachute cord craft kits have been added to our web stores Parachute Cord Craft.com and Macrame Super Store.com. These crafts are perfect for the beginner and novice knot-tiers. Each kit is a perfect little package to dip your toe into Parachute Cord Crafts.