Overestimation: It’s a good practice to have a little extra gimp on hand in case of mistakes or to ensure you don’t run out during the project.Ī simple, single-color bracelet may require 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters) of gimp, while more complex patterns with multiple colors or stitches could require 15-20 feet (4.5-6 meters) or more. If you’re using a standard gimp thickness, you’ll need less compared to a chunkier gimp. Gimp Thickness: Thicker gimp or lacing requires more material than thinner options. Bracelets with intricate patterns and multiple colors will require extra gimp for each color and stitch. Typically, a bracelet may be 6 to 8 inches long, but it can vary depending on your wrist size and style preference.ĭesign Complexity: The more complex the bracelet design, the more gimp you will need. Here are some general guidelines to help you estimate how much gimp you’ll need:īracelet Length: Measure the circumference of your wrist or the desired length of the bracelet. The amount of gimp needed for a bracelet depends on several factors, including the bracelet’s design, the desired length, and the thickness of the gimp or lacing you’re using. You’ll need three pieces, two a bit longer than the length you want for the bracelet and the third piece should be twice as long as the other two pieces. ![]() Plumlee explains it's traditionally awarded to courageous young men of the tribe.How much gimp do you need for a bracelet? ![]() The author mentions coming across a South American blacksmith making the box chain without any pliers - just his bare hands! The Spanish term Inca Puno for this weave means "clenched fist" so each locking section represents the clenched fist of an Inca warrior. He is a Byzantine whiz and his bead embellishments are inspirational! The byzantine is the main weave used although he also shows the box chain. ![]() One book I can recommend is Scott David Plumlee's Handcrafting Chain and Bead Jewelry: Techniques for Creating Dimensional Necklaces and Bracelets. I like chunky chain maille so I use 18G 3/16" rings for the box chain. Use it as a plain chain or jazz it up with different metals and pendants as I did on the left. Indeed, I sometimes refer to it as half a Byzantine! When you get to step 8 above, stop at the second pair of rings. Box chain, Queen's chain or Inca Puno Chain begins like a Byzantine. Attach the beading wires to each end of the bracelet with crimp beads.ĩ. Then just feed beading wire and beads through those rings. To add beads as shown in the above bracelet, add pairs of rings as side extensions. The demo uses ultra large rings so you can easily see the crucial peeling back and hooking up of the rings. Still confused? It might help some to see the byzantine taught differently, so check this video out. Do the peeling back, lifting and hooking steps above and voila! A byzantine! Attach two more pairs of rings (below left) which now brings you back to step 1.Ĩ. Now open a ring and hook through that space.ħ. The topmost rings are now splayed sideways.ĥ. The picture, below right, shows these two rings now raised up with a space below them. ![]() To do so, first turn the chain so you look directly at the direction where I am pointing the awl (below left).Ĥ. Those two peeled back rings will be raised up. Hold the first pair and "peel" back the third pair.ģ. The wire tie helps you grip better - trust me. Close two rings and attach a wire tie through both of them. Some people use insanely small rings but my recommendation is to use 18G 5/32" rings if you are just beginning.ġ. If you like to learn how, here are the 8 steps needed to form the basic Byzantine which you then repeat to lengthen the chain. Other options include adding beads to byzantine as you can see with the crackle beads on the left. You can mix metals or use colored metal for more visual interest as can be seen with this copper accented bracelet I made.
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