Handlebar Bling - HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN HANDBLEBAR BRACELET

Supplies Needed:

• 1 clasp (circle or lobster)

• 1 hook or jump ring (attached to clasp)

• 2 elastic strings (~12” each)

• 2 strands worth of Beads! (4” each)

• Jewelry and Bead glue (recommended)

• Tape & Scissors

• Inspiration

  • VNTR BIRDS

  • FULL SEND

  • NO BRAKES

  • LFG ♥︎♥︎♥︎

  • FEAR LESS

  • SEND IT

  • EYES UP

  • 123 LGB

Steps:

1. Pre-stretch both elastic strings

2. Tie both elastic strings to a clasp or hook looping both strands through the clasp or hook, using at least 4-6 alternating overhand knots (2 wraps each knot)

   1. Gently tighten knots

3. Lay out beads on guide

4. String beads on Strand 1

5. Put a small piece of tape on end of Strand 1

   1. So beads don’t fall off when stringing Strand 2

6. String beads on Strand 2

7. Tie both strands together using 4-6 alternating overhand knots (same as Step 2)

   1. Gently tighten knots

8. Tie strands to clasp or hook (the one not used in Step 2), threading one strand through the clasp or hook, using 4-6 alternating overhand knots

   1. Gently tighten knots

9. Put a small dab of glue on all knots

   1. Let dry for 24hrs

10. Trim excess string

11. SHRED

    
    

    

    Tie both strands together using 4-6 alternating overhand knots

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Kahle Toothill (she/her) is the crafting queen who gained her handlebar bracelet inspiration from the swifties' friendship bracelets. Kahle is an avid splitboarder in the winter and enjoys brown pow on her MTB in summers. Kahle finds freedom in mountain pursuits. She volunteers at a Colorado non-profit to help people realize their potential in new, intimidating environments.