Friday, March 13, 2009 

How to Make a Hemp Bracelet

In this article you will learn.

1. How to make a hemp bracelet.

2. How to make a macrame half knot, square knot and an over hand knot.

3. You will get instructions on braiding 1950's toys you can braid your hemp bracelet.

4. You will get instructions on how to make the flat hemp bracelet pattern as well as the spiral hemp bracelet pattern.

5. You will learn how to adjust the length Wonder Woman your bracelet so that one size will fit all.

Materials

-hemp twine

-beads (recommended)

-scissors

The first step in making a hemp bracelet is cutting your hemp twine to the correct length. Cut two pieces of twine and make them three feet long. These will be your knotting cords. Next cut one piece of thin hemp twine and make it one and a half feet long. This will be your center cord.

How to tie an over hand knot.

Take one or more 1985 Fleer baseball cards and holding them together make a loop, pull the ends under and threw.

To start making the hemp bracelet take the two knotting cords and tie them together using an over hand knot. Next measure out two inches and make an over hand knot using both the knotting cords and the center cord.

How to braid a hemp bracelet.

Take the cords on the right and bring it over the middle cord and place it between the other cords. Then take the left cord over the middle cord and place it between the other cords. Repeat until you get to the desired length.

Following the overhand knot that you just made start braiding the three cords together for two inches. Finish of the braid by tying an over hand knot.

Before we start making the macrame portion of the bracelet it's important that we learn to tie a macrame half knot and a macrame square knot.

How to tie a half knot.

Start by arranging your three cords pointing towards yourself. Take on of the knotting cords and fold it in a ninety degree angle across the center cord. Bring the opposite knotting cord over the first knotting cord under the center string and up threw the loop created by the first knotting cord. You have completed a macrame half knot.

A square knot is made of two half knots that are opposites of each other. Meaning one half knot will be started on the left and the second half knot will be started on the right.

How to make a hemp bracelet spiral pattern and a flat pattern.

The spiral pattern is made when you tie a series of half knots together and the flat pattern is made when you tie a series of square knots together.

Now that you know how to tie half knots and square knots to make a spiral or flat pattern you can start the macrame portion of your hemp bracelet. To add beads to a hemp bracelet tie knots until you get to the place where you want to add a bead. Put a bead on the center cord and slide it up against the last knot that you tied. Next tie a knot behind the bead holding it securely in place. Continue adding beads and tying knots until you reach your desired length. Finish off the macrame portion of the hemp bracelet by tying an over hand knot.

Again start braiding until you have two inches of braid. Tie off the braid with an over hand knot.

Take the two knotting cords and tie them together using an over hand knot two inches from the end of your braid.

Cut off any excess cord and your hemp bracelet is finished.

You can adjust the length of your hemp bracelet by tying it off to the desired length using the braided portion of you hemp bracelet.

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Rome - Events Worth Attending in the Next Year

Rome is one Evel Knievel Italy's most happening cities in terms of cultural events that include exhibitions, concerts, and shows. If you want to be in Rome for one of these events, be sure to book your travel itinerary in advance to avoid any last minute disappointments.

Here are some of the events you can expect to see in Rome:

September and October sees the appearance and buy Batman action figure of warcraft gold of European artists gathered together for the Roman Europa festival. Modern art, theatre, music, and dance all feature during the festival.

Festival Romics comes up in October. The comics and cartoon festival features exhibitions, cartoon showings, and encounters with most famous designers and publishing companies. The annual Roma Jazz festival is also held in October. Italian and international jazz musicians appear on stage in concert for the event.

Republic Day is celebrated on June 2 every year with a military parade down the Via dei Fori Imperiali, accompanied by the Italian Air Force's Frecce Tricolori.

Sana a Roma is a Mediterranean trade fair featuring natural products that comes up in April. Exhibitions of bio-products, conferences, and tasting sessions take place at the Rome Trade Fair District.

Estate Romana is a long festival stretching from June to September. Various kinds of cultural events are included such as music, theater, literary meetings, and cinema. Artists come from around the world to participate at exotic locations in Rome.

In July, Donna Sotto le Stelle showcases the work of famous fashion designers on the Spanish Steps in the Piazza di Spagna. This is a must-see for fashion lovers and anyone dealing with the fashion industry.

Cinema lovers can look forward to February when Rome's International Film Festival screens the work of over 40 participants from about 25 countries.

Good Friday is celebrated with suitable sobriety as a torch-lit procession commemorates the 14 stations of the Cross, moving from the Via Crucis and the Colosseum on to Monte Palatino.

To celebrate the arrival of spring, a May Day Musical is held on May 1st in the Piazza San Giovanni.

In April or May and in November, the Via Margutta comes alive for an art market of the Cento Pittori Via Margutta, featuring exhibitions by only one hundred artists out of the hundreds of applications.

White Night takes place in September where museums and stores are open throughout the night. Entrance to the participating museums is free. Special events including concerts and other outdoor performances take place all over Rome during this time.

Orson Johnson writes for Holiday Velvet, a website providing Rome accommodation and Vacation accommodation worldwide.

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