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Description: This Leather Bracelet features the Josephine knot. Another name for it is the Double Coin knot. You will be tying two variations of this vintage knot to create this bracelet design.
The material chosen for this Micro-Macrame bracelet is round leather, but you can switch to another material, such as waxed cotton. The knots hold their shape better if the material is stiff.
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| Supplies Needed: |
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- 2mm Leather or other material
- Project Board and tape or pins
- Fancy button or bead for the clasp
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Step 1: Cut 1 strand of material, at least 2 yards long. If not using leather, prepare the ends to prevent unraveling.
Design Tip: When using leather or fragile material such as Satin, be sure to use tape, or the Cross-Pin technique to secure the cords for your Leather Bracelet. Here are the instructions: |
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Put the first pin to the right of the area where you are securing the cord. In this image, I secured the crossing point. Push the pin to the left, so it leans over the cord. |
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Take a second pin and place it on the left. Tilt it so it leans to the right, over the cord. The two pins will cross, anchoring the strand to your board. |
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| Step 2: Start by making a standard Josephine Knot, following these instructions: |
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Secure the center of the cord to your board. Make a counter-clockwise loop with the left half of it.
Be sure you bring the end under to make the crossing point on the left. |
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Bring the right end down, passing across (over) the first loop.
Before moving on to the next step, pass the right end under the left. |
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Bring the right end up to the top of the knot, rotating clockwise. Direct it through the first two loops, weaving over - under - over - under as shown. |
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Balance and tighten the Josephine Knot, so that Loop 2 is at the top, with the ends at the bottom. |
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The largest loop (#2) will be used to make the clasp for the Leather Bracelet, so make sure it's the right size for the bead or button. |
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Step 3: Now you will be making two-strand Josephine Knots to complete the Leather Bracelet. Another name for this variation is the Sailor's Knot.
Here are the directions: |
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Step A: Use the left end to make a counter-clockwise loop.
The end should pass under to make the crossing point. |
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Step B: Bring the right end down, passing over the first loop. Direct it under the left end, as you bring it around in a clockwise direction.
At the top, pass it over the left end. |
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Step C: Bring the right end through the first loop, passing under - over - under the three segments. |
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Step D: Tighten the second knot by slowly removing the slack. It should be about the same size as the first knot. |
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| Step 4: Repeat step 3 several times, until the Leather Bracelet is the size you want. |
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Step 5: The bead or button should be secured to the bracelet by directing the ends through the opening, in opposite directions. |
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Next, pull on the ends until the button is where you want it placed. Tie the first half of a Square Knot so it rests on one side of the shank. If using a bead, it doesn't matter where you place the knot. |
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The second half of the Square Knot needs to be placed on the opposite side of the shank.
Apply a generous amount of glue to the ends as well as the button, and allow it to dry completely. Cut off the excess material. |
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