Book Week

Step 1Begin by cutting 3 pieces of leather, approximately 30cm long each.
Step 2Tie the 3 strands together at one end and secure with a double knot.
Step 3Tape the knotted end of your strands to the edge of a table or bench.
Step 4Begin plaiting your strands by placing your right strand over the top of your middle strand. Then place your left strand over the top of the new middle strand.
Step 5Place your new right strand over the new middle strand and then thread your first bead onto this middle strand.
Step 6Plait left over middle.
Step 7Plait right over middle and then thread another bead onto the middle strand.
Step 8Continue plaiting and thread a bead onto the middle strand after every right strand crosses over the middle strand.
Step 9Thread and plait your bracelet until you are happy with the length and then secure the end with a double knot.
Step 10Tie your bracelet’s ends together and your beautiful piece of jewellery is complete!

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