Surgeons knot for stretch bracelets

Learn how-to tie a surgeon's knot in #TechniqueTuesday with Mylene from MillLaneStudio and then make her Orchid Stretch Bracelet.

Learn how to tie a surgeon's knot in 3 easy steps with this tutorial. This knot is very secure and can be used to fasten stringing materials such as elastic cord to make stretchy bracelets.

Learn how to make stretchy beaded bracelets with elastic cord, a handful of beads, and this easy, beginner jewelry-making tutorial.

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These bracelets are easy to make and add a bit of fun and colour to your shoeboxes, without too much outlay in terms of time and cost. Autumn made these lovely bracelets using these directions: Using elasticated cord means that sizing can be flexible but you can use this chart as a guide. Approximate length by age Age 2-4 = 5.5 – 6 inches or 14 – 15.25 cm Age 5-9 = 6 – 7 inches or 15 – 17.75 cm Age 10-14 = 6.5 – 7.5 inches or 16.5 – 19 cm Adult Woman = 7 – 8 inches or 17.75 – 20.25 cm Adult…

No specialised tools are required.... just a knowledge of how to tie a strong and secure knot to make your bracelets durable. Always select the largest diameter beading elastic that will comfortably fit through your beads. This will minimise abrasion from the beads against the elastic and prolong the life of your bracelet.

Today I’m going to be talking about that special knot we use to tie a stretch bracelet. Every time I make a stretch bracelet, I always get comments like, “I can’t see the knot” or “I can’t see what you’re doing” so in todays’ tutorial, I’m going to be tying that knot on a giant scale so that you can see exactly what I’m up to.

Surgeon's knot for making jewelry