Follow this easy friendship bracelet tutorial to make bracelets with beads. Learn the best method for how to tie a friendship bracelet so it won't come undone!
Pick out beads in color schemes that match the song or album that will inspire your Taylor Swift friendship bracelets.
Next, find the letter beads needed to spell out song titles, lyrics, or phrases.
Measure your wrist and add 2 or 3 inches to each side of the length. *SEE NOTES
Cut the elastic and pre-stretch it.
Tie a double knot on one end of the elastic cord and add beads.
How to Tie a Friendship Bracelet
After adding beads and phrases, tie a strong triple knot to secure the bracelet.
Brush a little bit of E600 adhesive on each side of the knot. Allow the glue to dry. This strong glue is very important, this is what will keep your knot from coming undone!
Snip the tails off of the extra elastic cord after you have checked the knot is secure.
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Pro tips:
Pre-stretch the elastic cord before you begin beading. Holding one end of the cord and pull it between your thumb and forefinger of your other hand, to gently stretch it. Repeat this three or four times. This ensures the cord will not stretch and lengthen after you have beaded the bracelet.
Remember that most of the time it's good to have some extra space for the bracelet, you don't want to make it too tight.
If making friendship bracelets to trade at the ERAS tour: make bracelets to fit many wrist sizes. As with any group of people, Swifties come in all shapes and sizes!
Make some friendship bracelets that you know kids and tweens will like, and those you can make smaller in size.
Similarly, make some that will fit larger wrists. Everyone should be able to take part in bracelet trading!