How to Make a Bubbling Brook Bracelet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather the necessary items.

   These are listed in the "Things You'll Need" section below.
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   Step 2: Measure your wrist.

   Any measuring device will work, as long as it's accurate. (Note:
   The picture shows a 5" wrist measurement.) , The photos show the example of adding 8" (12.7cm) and then doubling (to 26"), but better to be safe than sorry. ,,, If you did this correctly, it should appear symmetrical. , With this first knot, it's important that it's centered, so while you're pulling the ends apart, hold onto the very ends of the string. , It's quite alright if it goes over the knot, it's supposed to do that. , Add one dark bead on each string, and add one medium bead on each string. , This pattern should look similar to the tightly-bundled section of beads (see the figure in the previous step) that are closest to the clasp. , Now, put the two strings together, and thread one light bead through them.
   
   Continue in this fashion until you only have one more section to do before the bracelet fits you.
   
   Along the way, make sure you check how much longer the bracelet needs to be every once in a while.
   
   If you overdo it, you're going to have to start all over again. , It's fine if it slides down over the beads in this last section. ,,, Don't forget to mention to your friends that you made it all by yourself (with the help of LifeGuide Hub, of course)!
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   Step 3: Add 10 inches (25cm) to the wrist measurement

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   Step 4: and then double the sum.

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   Step 5: Measure the beading string or thread.

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   Step 6: Cut the thread.

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   Step 7: String the beads and clasp onto the string in the following order: 1 medium

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   Step 8: 1 dark

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   Step 9: 1 end of clasp

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    Step 10: 1 dark

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    Step 11: and 1 medium.

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    Step 12: Tie a square knot with the string.

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    Step 13: Add one light bead

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    Step 14: threading the bead through both strings together.

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    Step 15: separate the two strings.

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    Step 16: thread one light bead through both strings together.

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    Step 17: Add one dark bead on each individual string

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    Step 18: and then one medium bead on each individual string.

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    Step 19: Add 1 dark bead on each strand

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    Step 20: 1 medium on each strand

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    Step 21: and then the other end of the clasp to either side.

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    Step 22: Tie a double-square knot.

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    Step 23: Snip of the ends of the string

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    Step 24: but be careful not to cut off the knot!

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    Step 25: Enjoy wearing it.

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