two oval stained bangles 4056

 The third group in the stained PVC experiment is this pair of square chunky bangles, one very thin the other more substantial. Together they make a pair.

The wider bracelet is made from CPVC which means it has a low density core with two surfaces. The core is more porous and you can see it absorbs the dye creating a more saturated color.

The thinner bracelet is solid PVC so the dye penetration is generally less resulting in a lighter color.

Shape is an oval 2 1/4 (57 mm) x 2 5/8 (67 mm)

Some other designs you might like:

thin oval bangles stained PVC 4058

small stack of plastic faux bone bangle bracelets with dyed color 4057

large bone bangle bracelet 4028

thick bone bracelet PVC cuff bracelet contemporary primitive design 3752

This and other pvc bracelets can be found on ArtiFactSite your source for traditional forms rendered in modern materials.





design and photographs copyright 2016 

thin oval bangles stained PVC 4058

One of the properties of PVC is the innate strength of the material. These two bracelets demonstrate how thin this material can be sliced to make some very lightweight jewelry.

The color is achieved by immersing the finished pieces in a dye solution. The solvents dissolve the surface of the plastic enabling the dye to penetrate creating a permanent color.

The bracelets are finished with a light buffing burnishing with a felt tip on a hand held rotary tool.

 These oval shapes are 7 1/2" (192 mm) interior circumference. These are less than 1/8" thickness but are strong and flexible.

Some other designs you may like:

small stack of plastic faux bone bangle bracelets 4057

super thin stackable bracelets 4029

bone bangles sculpted slender bracelets 3463

These and other similar designs are available on ArtiFactSite your source for ancient designs made in modern materials



design and photographs copyright 2016

petroglyph bangles 3737

Part of the ongoing exploration of primitive handmade forms these petroglyph bangles are shaped inspired by the simple bold expressions found in rock pictures. The material is a thoroughly modern PVC plastic that has been heat formed and carved to create these irregular shapes.

 The non flat shape of the plastic combined with free form design suggests an organic origin, here a group of the bangles is stacked on a bracelet stand.

 An image drawn from the rock pictures found in the Petroglyph Provincial Park north of Peterborough, Ontario.

In the town of Peterborough is the place where you will find a rare piece of early 20th century engineering the Lift Lock.

links to the collection
petroglyph bangles A B
petroglyph bangles C D
petroglyph bangles E F
petroglyph bangles G H
petroglyph bangles J K L




copyright 2015 George Hutchinson

Pair of adjustable nylon cuffs 3379

 This is a matched pair of turks head knot cuffs made out of a single piece of 1/8" braided nylon cord.

 The weave design is 13x9x2 double diamond which creates a nicely proportioned size. They measure about 7 1/2" (191 mm) inside circumference in the relaxed  size shown here. The loose weave will allow someone with adults size hands to flex them on over the thumb.

The ends of the cords are left loose (not bound together) so these cuffs can be slipped on an adjusted to a sung fit on your wrist. It's easy to work up the desired size by chasing the slack through the knot to the ends.

                         available here


design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

white bone bangle bracelets 3309

three white bone bangle bracelets
lightweight flexible
extremely strong
thermoplastic
oval shape to conform to the wrist
no seams or hardware

more bone bangles here
triangle bangles here

this one: thin soft oval shape

matt finish
all slightly different individually handmade
a range of sizes available






individual pieces shown here

series a
series b
series c
series d
series e
series f
series g
series h

design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

two custom made herringbone rope bracelets 1787

Two herringbone weave rope bracelets were made as part of a custom request. The natural white bracelet is made from a 100% cotton cord in a single strand 34 bight pattern.

The blue-green bracelet is made of a hand dyed 100% cotton cord in a double strand 29 bight pattern.

Both are 7" (178mm) inside circumference and can stretch to fit over and average adult hand.

All cotton materials will shrink when wet.

Custom requests can be placed for a particular size and weave design. Colored cord is made in small batches and has limited availability.

Check your "slip-on" size here then place a custom order here.

design and photographs © copyright 2012 WhatKnotShop

GetKnotted collection on Etsy

There are lots of cool items in this collection GetKnotted by Helen Jeffrey so I picked four (coulda picked more..)
First up is the Autumn Knot Loop necklace in Barley made by laurimuks one of many nature inspired modern knit accessories available in her shop of the same name across the pond in Scotland.

Next is this brilliant Knotted Cotton cord bracelet - Red and blue made by Happyqueen Last Name from Madird. She's on vacation now but check back when her shop KukuiBisuteria re-opens for accessories, home decor, jewelry, & hair pieces.

Also blue with knots is this minimalist Bracelet. Navy Blue Paracord. Adjustable Sliding Knots. made by Erin Smith in her shop MOONDROPSjewelry which is filled with a diverse mixture of styles mostly inspired by nature & it's elements.
And last but by no means least is this Life Survival Paracord Bracelet made by AustinR and offered in his shop CordMe where you can find more paracord creations in a variety of bright colors and designs.

Th featured item in this collection is the white turks head knot sailor rope bracelet one of the more popular designs for all season wear. Find this one in the classic whites section of my Etsy shop. If you need a larger or smaller size please message me to request a custom size.

Beach Swirls and Waves washing up now on Etsy

Blue is the color of our home planet and Alyssia is tuned into the cosmic waves on the beach of our collective unconscious with this new Etsy treasury Beach Swirls and Waves.

trinketsbydana offers this Ocean Blue Tidal Wave Knotted Bracelet made with cotton floss part of a colorful collection of knotted friendship bracelets you can find in her Etsy shop. You can also visit Dana's blog to read more about her artistic efforts and donate to tsunami relief efforts.

TheNoteableKnot offers a simple understated elegant Hemp Wish Bracelets including this  Hemp Wish Bracelet, White Opaque Glass Beads. Also be sure to look at the Micro Macrame section in her Etsy shop for custom colors at unbeatable prices.

The featured product in this collection is the ocean & sky turks head knot sailor bracelet the traditional three part braided sailor bracelet made from blue and green hand dyed cotton cord. This is the narrower and smaller version of another popular design: blue-green turks head knot sailor bracelet find them both and other blended colors as well in the Etsy shop.

Rainbow bracelets 1315

Recently I received a request from a customer who wanted some special bracelets to offer as a fundraising premium. Here is a look at the results.
The design is based on a herringbone weave pattern which is the "over two-under two" sequence which creates the distinctive "V" pattern. A piece of cotton cord is used to create a 29 bight knot. A series of hand dyed cotton cord are then added one by one to fill out the weave. The colors are red, yellow, green, and blue. 

As you can see one edge of the bracelet exposes the colored cords as they loop through the knot. The opposite edge is made from the white cord that forms the structure of the bracelet. The ends are trimmed off and stitched up to prevent the whole thing from coming undone. 


The geometry of the knot allows up to five colors to be used. The possible color combinations range from a single color like this blue to green series to a mix of colors as seen here.


These can be made in a range of sizes from very small designed to fit kids on up to extra large designed to fit your favorite knuckle dragging lumberjack, truck driver, or stone mason.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

birthday party!

 Rope bracelets make great party favors. Here's a collection that was made for an upcoming birthday. The guests will receive either a blue, green or blended color bracelet, the purple one is reserved for the birthday child.


The materials are hand dyed 3 mm cotton cord. The weave pattern is a double diamond made in a smaller size for teenagers. These are adjustable as well so the recipients can make them fit the way they want.

This is a group of medium size bracelets made with both blue and green cords. These can be worked up to fit as well. There are of course two extra loose ends!


If you would like more information about how to get a party package for your next event please visit the children's section in the Zibbet shop to see some possibilities. Many other color and size combinations can be made by request.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

square knot macrame adjustable bracelet collection

Zip toggle macrame bracelets with beads in different colors and materials. All (except one) made with 2.3 mm white nylon cord. This is a small sample of the possible bead colors that can be used to make the toggle closure.  Find this one on Etsy  click here or look at the square knot collection on Etsy

<--cream color bead pull

 All are 8 5/8" (219 mm) size "large" that can be drawn to between 6 1/2" to 7 1/2" size when the toggle loop is drawn through.




<--navy blue plastic bead pull

Find more of these adjustable macrame bracelets in the Etsy shop. Find more slip on square knot bracelets in the Zibbet shop.




<--red plastic bead pull

<--lavender plastic bead pull

champaign synthetic 1 mm cord with tiger stripe oval bead pull

<--green glass bead pull

design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Square knot macrame soft bangle bracelets

This is an old favorite design using a basic square knot pattern familiar to many people as macrame. Back in the 70's this was a popular craft. This little collection is slip on style bracelets made with cotton cord. The core is four strands of cotton cable cord. These are made on a circular mold and the ends are stitched up with nylon thread so they don't fall apart 


natural white - find this on ArtFire  click here

hand dyed copper green
find these on ArtFire   click here

hand dyed fog grey with a red glass bead




design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

new bracelet collection now on display at Sword+Fern Portland

A new consignment of rope bracelets is now available at sword+fern located at 811 East Burnside #114 Portland OR. This new shipment includes sold and mixed colors made from hand dyed cord. Light, Warmth, Strength, Health in this time of seasonal darkness. While you are there check out Emily's clever and beautiful collection of handmade jewelry "created in the spirit of the beaches and forests she grew up amongst" more here...

WhatKnotShop shopping guide part two

Design - Two shops have different stock of these unique bracelets. Some have beadwork, some have toggle closures, some are small, some are large. Each one is handmade from cord, beads, & cotton floss, held together with four ply nylon thread. All are special
Shop design on Etsy
Shop design on Zibbet

Fiber wrapped jewelry - An offshoot of the knot business that came about from a creative use of the leftover pieces of cord that are created when a knot bracelet is made. These are "up cycled" slip on bracelets and choker style necklaces made by wrapping deconstructed string and floss around core materials.
Shop for wrapped fiber jewelry on ArtFire
Shop for wrapped fiber jewelry on Zibbbet

Beaded rope bracelets - Another offshoot of the knot tying work that has recently expanded into other experimental forms. Some bracelets incorporate beads in traditional turks head knot designs like the example shown on the left while other pieces are more about the beads.
Beaded knot bracelets on ArtFire
Beaded knot bracelets on Zibbet

Extra wide cuffs - These are the most dramatic wide slip on cuff bracelets available. Each one is a carefully made knot requiring many hours of work to lay out and then work up to the finished shape. This example is ready to slip on your wrist and tighten up to a comfortable custom fit.
See extra wide cuffs on ArtFire
See extra wide cuffs on Zibbet

WhatKnotShop shopping guide part one

Classic whites - This section has the classics including the well known three part bracelet plus a wide variety of other unusual weave designs. All are made with white  cord available in both 100% cotton and synthetics. 
Shop for classic white rope bracelets on Etsy   <-ankle bracelets here too!
Shop for classic white rope bracelets on Zibbet <--unique designs here

 Basic black - Self explanatory. If you don't find the size or design you want, check the other two shops.


Shop basic black on Etsy
Shop basic black on Zibbet  <--beaded black turks head here

Solid colors - This section contains bracelets that are all made from a single color cord. Weave designs vary from the plain weave (over-under) to the herringbone weave (over two - under two). Both narrow and wide turks heads can be found here.


Shop solid color bracelets on Artfire   <--lots of herringbone weave bracelets here
Shop solid color rope bracelets on Etsy
Shop solid color bracelets on Zibbet

Mixed colors - Here's where the fun combinations live. Find cool combinations of blue & white, grey & white, and brighter oranges, yellow, reds and greens combined with contrasting whites, grays sometimes other surprising combos. The biggest collection is on the Zibbet site so if you want something special check this out.


Shop for blended color turks heads on ArtFire
Shop for blended color turks heads on Etsy 
Shop for blended color turks heads on Zibbet

Feedback from Etsy buyers

dblespresso20 says:

thanks! fits perfectly and I love it!

11/25/2010

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• natural white turks head rope bracelet medium 788

Private

VERY fast shipping and much nicer than I expected. Excellent craftsmanship!

11/21/2010

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• fog grey BASIC turks head knot bracelet 872

zakkanouveau says:

thank you so much! just received it in the mail today + it's cuter in person~ perfect sizing! wonderful etsy seller who created a custom size for my wrist. my first purchase on etsy ever + so glad it was through whatknotshop for this bracelet!

11/18/2010

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• reserved item for satsuki 992

debs102 says:

great product, fantastic seller, great info, well packed and arrived quickly from the US to the UK - thank you! Debs

11/12/2010

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• BASIC turks head knot bracelet fog grey LARGE 858

scoutkath says:

Love it - fits nicely on my small wrist

11/04/2010

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• off white herringbone turks head knot bracelet 784

raylahrouge says:

Love this bracelet, i wear it everyday! Would definitely buy from here again. Thanks!

10/29/2010

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• slimline rope bracelet 862

blueberrysherbert says:

seller was very responsive and accomodating, the bracelet arrived quickly, and i love it! thanks!!

10/21/2010

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• reserved item for Rebecca 934

SunKissedKell says:

Always a good expeirence shopping here, I love all your bracelets! This one is great as well, thank you!

10/14/2010

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• square knot cotton bangle bracelet with bead MEDIUM 369