I collected some shells at the beach and I thought this would be a cool way to use them! This is a fun idea for kids or just to wear as an accessory!
- A clipboard
- Scissors
- Twine/string/yarn/whatever
- Shells with holes in them (you can find them pretty easily on the beach w/ holes but you could also drill holes)
- A ruler (unless you have one on your clipboard like I do
1. Measure two pieces of string that are 12 inches long
2. Measure one piece of string about 18 inches long
3. Position the string so that the two smaller pieces are in the middle of the big ones,
leaving about 3 inches on either side.
4. Tie a knot at the beginning of the shorter strings
5. Clip onto clipboard and start Braiding!
6. Braid until it measures about 4 1/2 inches give or take
7. Tie a knot at the 4 1/2 inch mark.
8. thread on the shell and tie a knot around the hole. (optional)
9. Tie another knot at the other side of the shell.
10. Braid until the end of the short strings
11. Tie a knot at the end
12. Trim the short strings down to stubs (NOT the long ends)
13. Add a clasp if you want to be able to take it on and off,
OR
Tie around your ankle or wrist using the long ends and trim to your liking.
14. Flaunt it!
Wishing Bracelet:
Think of a wish as you tie it around wrist or ankle. Don't tell the wish to anyone! When your bracelet breaks, your wish will come true!
Sorry some of these pictures aren't of the best quality, I try!
