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Unity Bracelets
Make
a unity bracelet to send out an important message. Wear it yourself
or mail it to MakingFriends.com and they will make sure it goes
to someone who will wear it with pride.
Here
are some message ideas:
WE
CARE
I REMEMBER
USA
UNITE
HERO
WTC
Send your bracelets
to:
Unity
Bracelets
MakingFriends.com
7 Dogwood Road
Kings Park, NY 11754
Please put your
first name, age, city and state on a tag on the bracelet.
You Need:
* 2 Yards each of Red and Blue Embroidery Floss
* Alphabet Beads
* Masking Tape
* White Glue
Instructions:
Preparing your cord:
Cut floss into two 2 yard lengths. Fold both pieces 18" from
the end. Gather the folded strands together. You now have two 18"
strands and two 54" strands. Tie all together into a knot 1/2"
from the fold creating a small loop. Secure by taping to table top
at loop. You could also use a clipboard. Pull both 18" strands
taut and tape down ends. These will become strands 2 & 3 in
the diagrams below. Twirl strands 2 and 3 together at the ends with
a little white glue to stiffen. Let dry.
Making a
half knot:
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strand 1 over strands 2 & 3 and under strand 4. |
Bring
strand 4 under strands 2 & 3, then up through the loop created
by strand 1. Tighten. |
Cross
strand 4 over strands 2 & 3 and under strand 1. |
Bring
strand 1 under strands 2 & 3, then up through the loop created
by strand 4. Tighten. Continue tying for 1" to 2",
allowing bracelet to twist gently. |
Adding Beads:
String beads on strand 2 and 3, separating them with a square knot.
Finishing:
When you reach the desired length, make a knot. Remove tape. Trim
ends, leaving enough to tie on wrist.
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