Okay, so I’ve been wanting to get into crystals lately, and I saw this beautiful carnelian bracelet online. I thought, “Why not try making one myself?” It seemed like a fun little project, and I’m all about trying new things.
First things first, I needed supplies. I gathered some carnelian beads – these were a gorgeous, deep reddish-orange, just what I wanted. I also picked up some strong, stretchy cord, the kind that won’t snap easily. And of course, I needed scissors to cut the cord.
Getting Started
- Carnelian beads (I got mine from a local craft store.)
- Stretchy cord (Make sure it’s durable!)
- Scissors
I started by measuring my wrist. I just wrapped the cord around it loosely, then added a couple of extra inches to make sure I had enough room to tie the knots. Better to have too much cord than too little, right?
Next, I began stringing the beads onto the cord. This was the fun part! I played around with the arrangement a bit, trying to get a nice, even look. I didn’t want all the similar-looking beads clumped together. It took a little patience, but it was actually pretty relaxing, just focusing on the beads and the cord.
Once all the beads were on, I held both ends of the cord together and made sure the bracelet fit comfortably. It was a little loose, which was perfect, because I still needed to tie it off.
Now, for the slightly tricky part – the knot. I decided to go with a surgeon’s knot, because I’d heard it was super secure. I watched a quick video tutorial online, just to make sure I was doing it right. Basically, you wrap the cord around a couple of times and then pull it tight. I did this a few times, just to be extra sure it wouldn’t come undone.
Finally, I trimmed the excess cord, leaving just a tiny bit sticking out. And there it was! My very own, handmade carnelian bracelet. I was pretty proud of myself, actually. It looked great, and it felt good to have created something with my own hands.
I’ve been wearing it every day since, and I love it. It’s a nice little reminder of that afternoon I spent crafting, and the carnelian is supposed to be good for creativity and motivation, so that’s a bonus! I might even try making some more with different crystals – it’s kind of addictive!
