Craft: Adjustable String Bracelet

Waxed polyester thread (any color)

Scissors

Ruler

Lighter

Using the ruler, measure nine pieces of string, cutting each so that it is five inches long. Place them together and then cut two ten-inch lengths of string. Using one ten-inch length, tie the ends of the nine five-inch lengths of string together in the middle of the ten-inch piece of string. There should be a quarter of an inch of the ends sticking out of the knot. Tie two knots to keep it secure. Using your lighter, very carefully use the small flame to melt the ends of the nine five-inch lengths of string. This keeps them from slipping out of the knot. Now take the other ten-inch length of string and do the same on the other side, tying the nine five-inch lengths of string together.

Now take the two ends of one of the ten-inch strings and twist counterclockwise so that when released the two strings will wrap tightly around each other. Tie off at the end, and use the lighter again to melt the wax and keep the knot from untying. Repeat the process with the other ten-inch length.

Now the final step: Cut a five-inch length of string, and make a square knot (five loops is good) around the two twisted lengths of string. This allows the bracelet to be adjustable. Again, very carefully melt the ends of the square knot to keep the knot from untying.