Fortuneteller's Bracelet by Erin Siegel

 Erin Siegel, my friend and Co-Author of Bohemian-Inspired Jewelry has submitted a great tutorial for a bead and Linen cord bracelet with a button clasp. This is a great project that can utilize my color mixes of Linen cording from the Jewelry Accord store!  In this project, Erin used Sage, Fuchsia, Red and Plum cording which I've listed in the shop and called the Fortuneteller's Mix.

Fortuneteller’s Bracelet
Erin Siegel

Sodalite is said to be the stone of “insight”. The bright, colorful threads of waxed linen cord
remind me of a long, flowing gypsy skirt that a fortuneteller might wear.

Materials
72 Sodalite 6mm rounds
1 copper 20mm artisan button by Second Surf Studio
4’feet EACH of 4ply Irish waxed linen cord in the following colors: Plum, Fuchsia, Red and
Sage

Tools
Scissors
Ruler

Finished size: 7 ½”

1: Hold the four pieces of linen cord together at their centers. Tightly twist the centers of the 4
cords together for 2”. Fold the cords in half and form an overhand knot, leaving a ¾” loop of
twisted cord.

2: Separate 2 cords. Use 1 cord to string 1 Sodalite round. Use both cords to form an overhand
knot after the bead. Repeat 17 times. Repeat entire step for remaining cords.

3: Use all 8 cords to form an overhand knot. Separate cords in half and form 3 square knots.

4: Use 4 cords to string one buttonhole. Repeat for the other buttonhole. Form a square knot on
top of the button. Trim cords to ¼”.

Resources:
Sodalite rounds: Fire Mountain Gems. Waxed linen cord: Jewelry Accord. Copper button:
Second Surf Studio on Etsy.

Technique Tuesday: Knotting 101

Here's a short review of some of the basic knots we will be covering in our upcoming book! We will be going much more in depth with these knotting techniques later, but this will help get you started!

 Overhand Knot
 The golden overhand knot! This is your basic knot. It's great for tying in between beads and holding them securely on a cord or use it to finish off the cord. It can be tied with one or more cords. It can be functional as well as decorative!

Make a loop. Pass the cord behind the loop and then through the loop. Pull tight.

 Square Knot
This knot is great for tying two cords together and finishing off cords too.
Pass the right cord over the left cord and through the loop. Pull tight. Pass the left cord over the right cord and through the loop. Pull tight.

Lark's Head Knot
This knot is good for attaching cords to pendants, focal pieces or components.
Fold the cord in half. String the folded end of the cord through the hole in the pendant or focal piece. Pass the free ends of the cord through the cord loop. Pull tight.

Half-Hitch Knot
 This knot is for binding multiple cords together or to make a loop for a button or bead closure. It's also great for attaching beads to jewelry findings.
Start with an overhand knot or lark's head knot. Make a loop around the cords or finding and pass the cord through the loop. Pull tight.