Posted on July 12, 2010
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mgarland
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Gimp is also called as boondoggle, it can be plastic lacing, as well as it can also be craft lacing. This can also be used in making wide variety in the crafts. Gimp is also useful as a material in making bracelets, because it holds well its shape. A gimp has assorted colors like the rainbow. So, any kind of combination of colors like you can make out of gimp. Weaving as well as stitches are the patterns you can create as a design. A braiding technique which is the basic one or the advanced stitches can be used to make it such complex-looking bracelet.
The things that you will need in how to make gimp bracelets are the following: gimp, scissors, and super glue.
- Cut the two pieces gimp into two with the same length. The estimate is between 12 and 14 inches gimp in every inch the bracelet is needed. Choosing the two strands having the same color is possible. However, it is more advisable to choose two strands with unlike colors.
- Determine its middle point of both strands by folding it into half. When it is folded, a mark will be left along its crease.
- Make the two strands align in order to form a cross, and the two points at the middle are overlapping. The first strand should position vertically in the flat surface, and then place the other strand on a horizontal position on top with the strand.
- Work on vertical strand to the bottom with the cross. Bring down the top of the portion of strand and bring it over with the horizontal strand. The strands must appear as looped over its horizontal strand.
- Position the mentioned horizontal strand. You can do it by taking its left portion then moving it on the right direction and placing over on first loop then followed under its second loop.
- Pull firmly all four strands of the gimp so that you can secure stitches in it. Now a square stitch is what you had just created. Continue the stitch so you can come up to your desired length.
- When you arrive to the length that you want, tie its ends and put superglue in its ends.
Now, you already know how to make gimp bracelets. Make a few more of it and you can share it with your family and friends. You can also sell it and earn extra money.
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