Productive weekend

Finally attached toggles to these chains. It's a simple toggle but I like it 'cos it's a bit heavy and has nice clean lines. The hole is in the bar rather than a soldered ring. Would have been nicer if the hole in the ring was incoporated as well. I like it too that this simple toggle doesn't distract from the woven chains.

 

Made a second shaggy bracelet. Only bought two types of long magatama beads. The frosted green one and  this blue one. I like the different shades of blue and teal. 

Another chainmaille belt similar to the earlier one with the 3-by-1 weave. These are larger (and heavier) antique bronze rings. Matched it with a pretty heart charm and flower lobster hook.

Have a blessed day!

More rings

I miscalculated and thought I had lots of rings left over after completing 12 keychains. That was when I started this simple 3-by-1 chain. I thought I'd make a necklace for a change but I didn't like the chunkiness so I decided that it'll be a belt for DD. I attached the other pair of sneakers so DS has one pair and DD has one too. At the point when I took this pic, I didn't have the clasp yet. DD has since chosen a large lobster clasp with a white enamel heart and a tiny bling :-) Maybe I'll take a pic another time.

I bought more rings and chose antique bronze this time. I found this toggle and I like it lots. I like simple, clean lines and this is just fantastic. I had to adjust the bar-end 'cos the 12mm ring was too large for the toggle to be fitted. It's another 3-by-1 just like the belt above.

Have a blessed evening!

My fingers hurt

I'd forgotten how hard I have to pull when using twine for macrame. Good thing this belt only has square knots at the start and at the end. The body is braided. Phew!

Make your own with 2 D-rings, twine and beads.

Cut 6 strings about twice the actual length you want.

Tie to the D-rings using a lark's head knot.

Tie square knots with 2 strands in the middle so you have 3 at the start. Leave 2 strings at each side and tie 2 square knots. Alternate this for about 5cm then braid.

Braiding ends when desired length is reached and then you have the alternating square knots again.

At this point, I left a stretch of about 5cm of unknotted string. This is so that there won't be bulk at the D-rings when the belt is worn.

Alternate square knots again then add beads. Secure with overhand knots.

Have a blessed day!