I found making these bracelets fun and relaxing! I was sad when it was time for the concert, and I packed up the project!

First, I planned out what I wanted my bracelet to say. Then, I’d line the letters up in the right direction and tape them down. Taping the letters helped me to spell the words right and get the letter beads strung on right (don’t look at my Nashville bracelet with its backward “L”).

Second, I’d cut out enough string to make a bracelet leaving extra to tie. I left my string doubled because the little beads would slide on but didn’t fall off the end that way.

I made my bracelets in different sizes for trading, but if you want to make them uniform, cut a string the size of your wrist and keep it for reference.

Third, I’d thread my needle. You hold both ends of the needle and push them toward each other to use the big eye beading needles. This action opens up the center of the needle, and you can pull your string through.

Next, I’d pick out my beads. If I used one color, I’d put them on the table and use the needle to pick them up. If I wanted to do a multi-color bracelet, I’d use the spinner.

Last, I tied the bracelets. It holds well if you make a knot and pull hard on the stretchy string. I tied three knots in each bracelet. I was worried they wouldn’t hold, but they’re still intact so far!