Okay, folks, let’s dive into my little project today – making an obsidian crystal bracelet. I’ve been seeing these everywhere and, honestly, I’m a sucker for anything sparkly and supposedly good for you. So, I figured, why not make my own?
Getting Started
First things first, I gathered my supplies. I already had some stretchy cord from a previous crafting adventure, but I needed the obsidian beads. I grabbed a strand of them from a local craft store – they weren’t super expensive, which is a plus.
- Obsidian beads (I chose small, round ones)
- Stretchy cord (clear, about 0.8mm thick)
- Scissors
- (Optional) A bead board – This would have made things easier, but I didn’t have one.
The Stringing Process
This is where things got a little tricky. My “workspace” was basically my kitchen table, which, let’s be honest, isn’t ideal. I started by cutting a length of the stretchy cord. I made it way longer than I thought I’d need, because, you know, better safe than sorry. I think it ended as 25cm long.
Then, I just started stringing the beads. It was pretty straightforward, just sliding them onto the cord. No fancy patterns or anything, I just wanted a simple, classic look. This part was actually pretty relaxing, kind of meditative, even.
The Knotty Situation
Okay, this is where I almost messed up. Tying the knot on stretchy cord is NOT the same as tying, say, your shoelaces. I tried a regular old knot at first, and, yeah, that didn’t work. It slipped right out. A quick consult with the internet (thank goodness for tutorials!) told me I needed a surgeon’s knot.
I fumbled around with it for a bit, but I finally managed to tie a decent surgeon’s knot. It felt pretty secure, but I added a couple of extra regular knots on top, just to be extra, extra sure. I’m a little paranoid about my bracelets breaking.
Finishing Touches
After I was satisfied with my knot-tying abilities, I trimmed the excess cord. I left a tiny bit of tail, just in case. I didn’t want to cut it too close and risk the whole thing unraveling. And…that’s it! My very own obsidian crystal bracelet.
It’s not perfect, sure, but I made it myself, and that’s pretty cool. Plus, it looks good! I’ve been wearing it all day, and even if the whole “crystal energy” thing is a bunch of hooey, it still makes me feel a little bit more grounded. Or maybe that’s just the placebo effect. Either way, I’m happy with it!
