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How To Make Twisted Cord

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Page 1: How To Make Twisted Cord

How to:

make twisted cord

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• All you need is some embroidery floss, pearl 8, or crochet cotton or lovely fine yarn & yourself.

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Step 2:

• Cut lengths of thread about 3 times longer than you want your finished cord. I’ve used 4 strands for this cord but I probably prefer 2 strands for a more delicate finish.

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Step 3:

• Tie a knot at each end of your strands.

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Step 4:

• And tape one end to the table.

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Step 5:

• Slip a pen or pencil through the other end of the strands, stand back so that the strands are taught & start twisting & twisting & twisting. I twist clockwise.

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Step 6:

• You’ll know when you’ve twisted enough because the cord will start to twist on itself when you step forward.

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Step 7:

• Place one finger in the middle of your twist & then bring the end you were twisting to the end taped to the table..

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Step 8:

• YIKES – that doesn’t look right! It’s OK – don’t panic.

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Step 9:

• Knot the ends together & just run your thumb & forefinger up & down the cord a few times.

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Step 10:

• There you have it. Perfectly twisted cord ready for your next crafty application. How gorgeous round around a moleskin?


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