Some people create a loop knot and just place it over the eye-bolt. Tie a knot at the end, around the eye bolt if necessary, to attach or secure the top part to the weaving loom. The larger (wider) bracelet used 11 threads and the smaller one used 9 threads.Once you figure out what you want to create, you can then cut out the correct number of threads, which are generally called warp threads. I made two bracelets and provided two design templates. If using a basic setup like this, you should also have some duct tape on hand, in case it's needed to help you keep the threads tightly attached. These are placed there so the beginning and end of the threads can be attached to something. Lastly, I added eye-bolts an inch or so behind the attached top pieces of wood. And, the ridges on the screw act as a nice holder and separator for the thread. Then, I drilled holes and attached two eye-bolts so I could place the large bolt through (see image for closeup). In the future, if I make a really nice loom, I will use 1 inch pieces attached to the main board. If you notice I have strangely shaped pieces attached, it is just because that is what I had available. I drilled the two small pieces onto the main board. For my loom, I allowed for 8 inches of space between the two attached pieces of wood. Basically, you will need to attach the two smaller pieces of wood onto the main piece. If you leave more space between the bolts, it will allow you to make something longer, like a necklace. It needs to be long enough to provide you enough space to weave your bracelet. The distance between the two bolts is really up to you. Some people prefer to use a piece that is about six inches wide. If you have a wider piece of wood than what I used, that would be ideal. My long piece of wood is two inches wide by about 16 inches long. For my loom and materials, I crawled over some items in my garage to gather up some scrap pieces of wood, bolts and screws. If you already have a loom, skip the next two paragraphs please. The site is incredible because you can make a really quick design, or even upload a photo and it will convert it into a cross-stitch design which can be used for this bead weaving project. If you like, you can make your own pattern on this website at no cost. I have both patterns available for you here.
I made two bracelets for this Instructable. Optional: you may want to get a threading tool, since it is very difficult to thread these tiny needle Glue - I used fabric glue but Amazon sells bead weaving glue.Scissors & round-nose pliers or other jewelry multi-tool with pliers.Beading Needles - I bought a pack of size 10-13 and they worked very well.Since embroidery thread is too thick, you will need to pull it apart and only use a couple strands.If you don't have bead weaving thread, you can use embroidery thread.
Thread - I recommend bead weaving thread - I used Beadalon WildFire 0.006in or 0.15mm.A variety of beads - I used small seed beads.Six eye-rings or eye-bolts & a couple of screws to attach small pieces of wood to board.Two bolts - approximately the width of your board.Two small pieces of wood to attach to the top of the main board (as you can see, I used scraps).Piece of scrap wood, approximately 12 inches long.
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