heyya!! if you clicked into this tutorial, it probably means that you're interested in making a rotator cuff like the one above. guess what - you're in luck! this tut goes in depth in every step, has picture examples, and is perfect for beginners or rly just anyone that wants to try making this super - easy cuff! ^_^ If you already know how to make an X - base cuff, then you can skip to step 8 ... otherwise let's get started! :D
Step 1
Materials you will need: - a LOOOTTTT of string - clear nail polish (optional) - bedz <3 - scissors
Step 2
- cut the string, I don't rly know how much, but you can always add or remove string later. ^-^
Step 3
- string on 30 beads, in a 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 2 pattern. - it doesn't have to be 30 beads excactly - tie, cut and apply nail polish to the knot! :D
Step 4
Add the bottom of the "x": - cut off the small end of the string and push the bigger end into one of the connector beads (the dark yellow one in this case) - string on three beads - string your string into the next connector bead.
Step 5
repeat all around!
Step 6
Add the top of the x: - string your string up through the first "bottom of the x" you made, then take it out of the second bead. (the center one) - slide on three beads. - push the end of the string into the next flower bead. just like the pattern you did on the first layer, except this time the flowers are the "connector beads" - Repeat all around!
Step 7
Finish the X-base: - my picture got deleted for this one, so you have to just read it :'( - now, you're going to copy the exact same thing you did on the single layer, except this time the center/second beads of the layer you just did will be the connector beads. y'know? okay i sound so confusing. - string your string through one of the center beads of the layer you just did. - add two of the light yellow/cream beads (it doesn't have to be that color, just because I used it on the cuff) - string it through the next "center/second" bead that you made on the previous layer - repeat all around! :D
Step 8
pull your bead into a connector bead
Step 9
MAKE THE SPIKES: - string five beads onto your string.
Step 10
MAKE THE SPIKES (pt.2): - string your string into the next connector bead :0 - pull TIGHT! this is crucial so the spikes are not floppy and they act as a border!
Step 11
this is how it should look. if it doesn't, just pull the third bead to make it pointy again.
Step 12
Tie and polish: - repeat all around - string the string into the next connector bead - tie and apply nail polish on the knot :0 - DON'T CUT because we are still using that string!
Step 13
Bring the string to the top: - EEK this is the hardest part to explain - so basically bring the string up to the other end - string it through the other beads above it (on other layers, like the flower beads etc.) - end on a dark yellow connector bead
Step 14
Make More Spikes: - basically the same thing you did to make the spikes before! :D - repeat all around
Step 15
Finish the base: - end on a connector bead - tie, cut, and apply nail polish to the knot - YuaYauYAOuyayAy you finished the hard part! go take a break and eat something
Step 16
Make the single: - cut a string that's big enough to fit around the base cuff - add beads in whatever pattern you want
Step 17
Tie the single: - put it around the main cuff, making sure that all of it is inside the borders/spikes and none of it is hanging outside - tie, cut, nail polish, the whole deal
Step 18
YAY!! you finished!! try it on!!
thank you for viewing! ^-^ if you liked this tutorial, hit the like button, but I'm not forcing you. :) please show me some results! I would love to see what you guys made from this! any questions or comments? tell me in the comments. have a great day :P