Friendship bracelets
The technique for making a Brazilian bracelet, also known as a friendship bracelet, is quick and easy. We use colored cotton threads, which we tie with the macramé knot technique (right-side knots and wrong-side knots). They're easy knots after all, so why deprive yourself?
Brazilian bracelet wires are available in a wide range of colors, from acidic to pastel, light to dark. And if you don't know which ones to choose, opt for a ready-made Brazilian bracelet kit!
To help you, especially if you're just starting out, we've put together a series of technical sheets to help you learn how to make Brazilian bracelets:
- Which wire to use to make Brazilian bracelets?
- How to read a Brazilian bracelet diagram?
- How to tie a knot on a Brazilian bracelet?
With 3, 4, 6 or more wires, find all our free tutorials for makingBrazilian bracelets for summer: classic, herringbone,herringbone pattern, rhombus, heart Brazilian bracelet, flat Brazilian bracelet and many more.
Multicolored cuffs to wear as an accumulation on your wrists! See our Brazilian bracelet designs.
And, what's more, you can customize them with beads, charms or chains, to make an original and unique Brazilian bracelet!
How do I put a Brazilian bracelet on my wrist?
- Once your bracelet is finished, take half the strands and pass them through the starting loop. Pull the braided bracelet tight around your wrist, thentie a simple knot and a second knot. You can also braid your own strands and tie them in the same way.
This is the most common traditional method of attaching this lucky bracelet. Once it's on your wrist, it won't come off. With wear and tear, the threads will eventually break, and that's when the wish is meant to come true. - Attach your friendship bracelet to your wrist with a simple sewing button. To do this, pass the middle threads through the button, tighten and tie a knot with the other threads. All that's left is to pass the button through the starting loop. You can take it off and put it on as you wish.
- Thread your Brazilian bracelet easily, finishing it off with clamp ends and a clasp. Put it on your wrist like any other bracelet.
Making Brazilian bracelets is an activity that appeals to young and old alike. And what's more, you can do it anywhere. Take your cotton threads to the beach, the mountains, the garden, the living room... And knot them together to make beautiful , colorful bracelets for summer!
How to create a DIY Brazilian bracelet?
There are several ways to create a Brazilian bracelet. Traditionally, you'll use wires like cotton thread or waxed cord. But you can also use Miyuki beads, for example.
To create your own Brazilian bracelet, we recommend you take a look at our selection of tutorials, which will show you how. You can try your hand at different patterns (herringbone, finials, diamonds, arrowhead, stripes...).
Which wire to use to make a Brazilian bracelet?
Several threads are suitable for making Brazilian bracelets: