Friendship Bracelets Beyond the Basics

Friendship Bracelets Beyond the Basics
Gifted by: Leisure Arts
Reviewed by: Laura Plack

Think friendship bracelets are just for kids? Think again! In Friendship Bracelets Beyond the Basics, from Leisure Arts, you'll kind tutorials that everyone can enjoy. Kids, teens, and adults alike will find patterns they adore in this compilation of nineteen friendship bracelet tutorials. From trendy skinny chevron patterns to a sparkly zigzag crystal bracelet, there is enough variety in this collection to please jewelry making fans of all ages. Forget the simple macrame and basic knots, Friendship Bracelets Beyond the Basics shows you how easy it is to go beyond the basics of the knotted bracelet style you love.
 

Whether you love beads, charms, or simply knotted yarn designs, there is a project you will love in this friendship bracelet guide book. Each tutorial features a handy shopping list, so you know exactly what supplies you will need to make each bracelet pattern. Each project as includes a clear image of the finished product which is helpful in determining what your completed project should look like. There are also easy-to-follow written steps to make each bracelet and reader friendly graphics to make each step of the bracelet making process simple and fun. Projects include a vast array of colors and materials. From a green beaded cuff to a pink half-square knot spiral to a peacock feather pattern, you are sure to find a DIY bracelet to meet your fashion needs amongst this tutorials.
 

Best of all, this lovely books of tutorials features a great reference guide for general instructions on making friendship bracelets in the back of the book. Brush up on your knowledge of several different kinds of knots and multiple ways to finish a bracelet. Whether you are a friendship bracelet making fiend already, or you are just trying out this fun DIY jewelry style for the first time, you will love how these distinctive techniques bring out an impressive elegance to braided bracelet making. Elevate your friendship bracelets today with Friendship Bracelets Beyond the Basics.