single button cuff grey, red, blue with wood beads 3402

 One button cuff made with grey cotton framing cord and a row of dark wood beads was made for a customer who wanted a smaller size bracelet made to her color specifications.

The wood beads are 3 mm diameter and are stitched into the bracelet with the compression edge stitching technique.

 The button engages the loop made by the framing cords and can be easily undone with one hand. The interior cords form a soft edge that holds the button in place securely when closed.

Dark blue cotton cords emphasize the dark wood beads.

More of these unique fiber design bracelets can be found here.




design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

1 button black leather bracelet with handmade paper beads 2934

 This is the fifth in a series of small one button leather cord bracelets. Each has a unique detail that makes it special.

The basic design is four ply leather cord wrapped with a black waxed cotton thread. A 6 mm round wood bead and button connect with a pair of loops to form a secure easy to manage toggle.

This design features four colorful handmade paper beads threaded on the individual strands of leather cord.

 Size "small" about 7" (178 mm)

This design can be made both larger and smaller to fit children, women, and men. The number and style of the paper beads can be varied to create a textured appearance.

These are versatile bracelets that work with both formal and informal attire. The look is understated  with the black leather cord and waxed binding. The focal beads color contrasts nicely with the black framework.

Here's the collection.






                 Available here

design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop

1 button leather wrapped bracelet with black glass beads 2933

 This is the fourth in a series of small one button leather cord bracelets. Each has a unique detail that makes it special.

The basic design is four ply leather cord wrapped with a black waxed cotton thread. A 6 mm round wood bead and button connect with a pair of loops to form a secure easy to manage toggle.

This design features a pair of black glass crow beads placed opposite the button and loop.

 Size "small" about 7" (178 mm)

This design can be made both larger and smaller to fit children, women, and men.

All the components in this design are black: the button, the waxed cotton wrapping, and the beads.

Here are more designs you might like:
1 button bracelet with a pair of wooden beads
1 button bracelet with a polymer clay bead
1 button bracelet (plain - no beads)




           Available here.

design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop

one button rope bracelet with wood barrel beads 2666

 The one-button design is as versatile as there are materials available...this one is made with 3/16" cotton braid for the framing cords, some bright white nylon braid, and two lengths of hand dyed tan cotton cord.


Tutorial "how-to" click here.

 The center is a row of variegated color but regular shaped wood beads obtained at the store. See the previous post for the latest on DIY paper beads used in these bracelet designs.

The white nylon highlights the warm color of the wood. The tan cords give this a nice earthy color.

Size is a "medium" about 7 1/2" (191 mm) inside circumference.

                         Available here


design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop

extra wide two button ribbed cuff bracelet with wood beads 2644

Here's another cuff made with the edge binding system from cotton cords and a string of wooden beads. The design uses two one button bracelets made with the same colored cords and adds the 10 mm wooden beads in the center.

Read the one button bracelet tutorial here to see how the pieces are made.

In this bracelet the framing cords are 1/4" line which is thicker than the infill cords and creates a series of ribs.

 Here you can see the dimples made by the tensioned edge binding thread.

The wood beads are stitched in between the ribs after the two one-button segments are complete using the thickness of the framing cord to hide the stitching.

Here's a design without the thicker framing cords
two button rainbow bead cuff rope bracelet 2643

I think the ribbing adds a nice definition to the edge of this cuff. The single grey infill cord sets off the more earthy brown of the beads.




Available here


design and photographs © copyright 2012 WhatKnotShop

two button red beaded clothesline cuff 1620

 Here's another clothesline cord design made with a lot of beads that were rattling around in the bottom of the bead bucket. On the left is a row of random glass beads tucked into the seam between the center ridge and edge. On the other is a row of dark brown wood beads (life is contrasts). On the center of the ridge is a row of glass seed beads which pick up the light.

 Size is medium-small at 7" (180 mm) inside circumference when closed. A two button and loop toggle system ensures easy and secure closure.

You can find this bracelet and other one-of-a-kind fiber and bead bracelets in the design section of my Etsy shop. A larger collection of these unique pieces can be found in the design section my Zibbet shop where there is no expiration date on listings.




design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

beaded bangle bracelet 927

A double row of 6 mm cream color wood beads framed by black polyester cord and finished of with a "bow tie" detail makes this an elegant accessory for any occasion.


This is a slip-on style bangle design with a large diameter 2 5/8" (65 mm).  This piece is very lightweight.

The beads are secured with a double pass of four ply nylon thread.


This item is available for purchase      click here


You may also be interested in this design   click here or check out this three row toggle closure design    click here 

This is part of the design )strata( series of bracelets available at all three online venues:

ArtFire      click here  

Etsy          click here

Zibbet      click here 

design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

wood bead cuff bracelet 911

Three colors of 6 mm wood beads set off by a black polyester cord structure make for a simple but dramatic cuff bracelet.  This slip on design features an accent of gold cotton floss. The black cord is connected with a "finger weave" closure pattern.


This item is available for purchase   click here

Size is a small to medium the inside circumference is 7 1/8" (181 mm) This bracelet will flex but not stretch  very much.


Binding is 4 ply nylon thread which is very strong. Beads are secured with a double pass.


The bead colors are light brown, cream white and dark reddish brown. Cord is a flat midnight black. 

This bracelet is part of the design )strata( collection available click here  to see the other items like this one in the collection.


You might like this design as well  click here or check out this three row toggle closure design with the same bead colors   click here

design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop