Friendship is an irreplaceable bond that should be celebrated and honored. One way of honoring and showing our affection for our closest companions is creating homemade friendship bands as gifts that express and show this beautiful relationship. Here are some creative, how to make friendship band easy-to-create DIY friendship day band ideas so we can show our thanks and celebrate friendship day together!
How to Make Friendship Band – At Home:
Making Braided Friendship Bands Materials needed for creating Braided Friendship Bands include colorful embroidery floss or yarn and scissors.
Braided friendship bands are an easy and stylish way to show your affection. Here’s how you can create these personalized day bands:
Step 1:
For optimal results, choose three strands of embroidery floss or yarn in their favorite colors and cut to an ideal wristband length with enough extra material for tying purposes.
Step 2:
Join all three strands by tying one end in a knot, leaving an opening at one end of each strand for future looping.
Step 3:
Securing Your Loop (Step 3a and so forth) Keeping strands from becoming knotted up together is crucial to keeping them from becoming tangled and knotted together.
Step 4:
To braid, start by crossing one strand over the center strand; now alternate crossing both left and right until your desired length has been reached.
Step 5:
Tie up the end of your braid into a knot, leaving enough excess length so you can tie the bracelet around your friend’s wrist.
Braided Friendship Elegant Bands:
Beaded friendship day bands add an elegant and personalized touch, perfect for creating lasting bonds between you and your friends. Here’s how:
Step 1:
(Wristbands for Friends) Cut an elastic cord so it encases around their wrist comfortably and wrap tightly.
Step 2:
Continue stringing beads until your band reaches an appropriate length to wrap around your wrist.
Step 3:
It is recommended to complete this step prior to stringing beads around a wristband.
Step 4:
Tightly tie the two ends with elastic cord to form a knot that won’t unravel over time.
Step 5:
Waxed cord ends may need to be trimmed before giving as gifts.
Machrame Friendship Bracelets Bands:
Machrame Friendship Bracelets (or Friendship Bands) can be created using macrame cord or embroidery floss and scissors.
Macrame friendship bracelets are fashionable and offer limitless design possibilities, here is an easy technique that will get you going:
Step 1:
Cut four lengths of macrame cord or embroidery floss twice your desired bracelet length.
Step 2:
Squeeze each strand together into an “X”, creating an open loop at one end and securing it with a knot.
Step 3:
Attaching the loop to an immobile object or using a clipboard as mounting system are the next steps in creating a loop system.
Step 4:
To begin this step, begin by crossing the outermost left strand over two of the center strands before passing it under the right outermost strand.
Step 5:
Tuck the right outermost strand under its left outermost counterpart before crossing it over and passing beneath.
Step 6:
Switch sides until you have reached the length that meets your desired specifications.
Step 7:
For added safety, tie off the bracelet by knotting it, leaving enough length to wrap around your wrist.
Knot Bracelets Bands:
Knot Bracelets Materials needed for making knot bracelets include hemp cord or embroidery floss and scissors.Knot bracelets offer an effortless and fashionable way to express yourself through colors and patterns. Simply follow these steps for making one:
Step 1:
Cut three lengths of hemp cord or embroidery floss that measure twice your desired bracelet length.
Step 2:
Tie an attractive knot at one end to form a loop.
Step 3:
Securing Your Loop on an Icy Surface Or, to Keep Strands Untangled: For this step, secure the loop to a stationary object or hold it between your fingers while taking care that the strands do not become entangled.
Step 4:
To create square knots, begin by crossing your left strand over top of the middle strand and taking its right end under this new middle strand before weaving it into your left loop.
Step 5:
Switch the right and middle strands over, bringing in the left through a loop on the right side, crossing over both strands at their respective intersections and pulling through any loops that might exist on this side.
Step 6:
Tie square knots to reach your desired bracelet length.
Step 7:
Use a knot to secure your bracelet, leaving enough extra material for tying around your wrist.
Charm Bracelets Chain Band:
Charm Bracelets require materials such as chain bracelet, jump rings, charms of various varieties and pliers for assembly.
Charm bracelets are a fun and creative way to commemorate friendship. Here’s how to make one:
Step 1:
For optimal results, start by choosing a chain bracelet in the length that best suits you.
Step 2:
For maximum effect, choose charms that represent the passions, hobbies and memories shared between your friends.
Step 3:
Utilizing pliers, open and attach one jump ring for every charm that you intend to add, threading it onto your chain bracelet before closing it using your pliers – repeat until all desired charms have been secured.
Step 4:
Organize the charms on the bracelet according to your taste – either evenly spaced out, or clustering them to suit personal preference.
Step 5:
Once all the charms have been attached, wear your bracelet on your wrist to check its size and make sure it fits securely around it.
Step 6:
(Optional) To adjust the length of a chain bracelet as necessary, remove excess links using pliers and adjust as required.
Step 7:
Your charm bracelet is now ready to be presented as an original present to your best friend, commemorating both their individuality and your shared history together.
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Note:-
With two extra friendship bands at your disposal, there are more creative options for how to make friendship band and gifts for your besties than ever before! Knot bracelets or charm bracelets – either way your friends will surely appreciate all your hard work in making these handmade tokens of affection! Have fun exploring various designs, colors and charms to express the depth of your friendship through handmade tokens of affection!
