This is like a "Commercial Break" for me.
Do enjoy this Basic 3-wire Braiding Tutorial.
It only takes about half an hour or less to finish a simple bracelet with this Basic 3-wire Braid Tutorial.
Once done and you are feeling adventurous enough, you may even want to try create something like these| Facing the Cobra II or Meet me Halfway :)
HAPPY WRAPPING!
Note: Read the pictures from left to right.
Step 1| Cut 3 separate wires of about 9 inches each.
Step 2| Grip all 3 wires with a quick grip (I used hubby's quick grip here :)).
Step 3| Take wire 1 on the left over wire 2 in the center.
Step 4| Take wire 3 on the right over wire 1 which is now in the center.
Step 5| Continue by repeating Steps 3 and 4, keeping the wires as close as possible to each other.
Step 6| Stop braiding when you almost reach the end.
Leave about and inch to form spirals later.
Step 7| Use something round (here I use Oil of Olay Suncreen Lotion bottle) to shape the bracelet.
Step 8| Once done, use round nose and flat nose pliers to make tiny spirals of the remaining wire ends.
Well done! You made yourself a simple braided bracelet.
Are you ready for more?
Maybe you can try these out| Facing the Cobra II or Meet me Halfway :)
or wait for the tutorials - Coming Soon :)
Excellent beginner tutorial!! I too have "borrowed" my husband's vice which grips wire well.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Pearl. Been wanting to do this for a while and finally get it done and over with today :)
ReplyDeleteI found your tutorial through MyCraft. It looks great - looking forward to trying it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this, It inspired me to give braiding a try, I have a bangle which I plan on posting this week. Thanks again for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the tips, Mei! I'll have to see if I can find a grip or vice to try one of these.
ReplyDeletewhoa! I've got to get one of those! Thank you!
ReplyDeletewow..thanks Mei..will try that very soon.
ReplyDeleteHi Jane,
ReplyDeleteIt will be my pleasure :)
What gauge of wire are you utilizing here? I am just starting and thought this would be an easy item to make to learn how to work with the wire and tools before I purchased your other tutorials. THank you
ReplyDeleteSaw your post about the wire gauge. Thanks so much! I am going to get some wire today and try it out. Thanks again!
ReplyDelete