TierraCast's "Breathe" link pairs perfectly with dumortierite, which is frequently used to release fear, bring courage into one's life, and boost creativity and expression.
When using a link, cut the anchor cord in half, and attach each half to the link with a lark's head knot.
Cut your working cord in half, too. Pick a side, begin knotting and work your way to the end, then repeat on other other side.
The beads can be strung onto the bottom of a set of anchor cords before anchoring to the board, and slid into place as you knot.
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Tight knots make it difficult to sew the tails back in, and you can break your needle. Pliers can help to get the needle through. Sew the tail back through the entire section of knots to ensure that it doesn't back out.
The length of cord to cut for the clasp says 12" in the tutorial, but this leaves little to work with at the end, so I increased it to 18".
The sliding clasp can be made longer as desired to fill any gaps left when pulled snug.
The entire bracelet is adjustable. The knots can be scrunched together or pulled apart on the anchor cords in order to adjust length.
I separated the cord at the ends with a needle to form a little tassel.
Suggested Supplies
1 each #69-982-37-AS TierraCast Antiqued Silver Plated Breathe Jewelry Link
1 strand (use 4 beads) #21-001-590-02 Laguna Lace Agate Gemstone Beads, 8mm Round with Large Hole
1 strand (use 4 beads) #21-001-092-02 Dumortierite Gemstone Beads, 8mm Round with Large Hole
1 pack (use 12 feet) #61-214-20 or #61-227-20 Hemp Cord, 20lb-test (Approx 1mm) -- We used White from the "Shades of Onyx" mix and Blue from the Earthy Pastel mix, but you might prefer Natural or another color (click into the Related Products tab of the hemp cord for more color options).
Tools
Tweezers and Chain-Nose Pliers from #69-291 Zebra Tool Set
Scissors
Needle
Other Supplies
Clipboard
Binder Clips
Ruler or measuring tape
Thimble
Glue
For additional colors and sizes, or similar items, click into the "Related Products" tab of any item.
