How to Make an Anklet
From being a symbol of one's status in society in the Egyptian culture to being an indication of wealth in Sumerian society to its present day status of being a jewelry that is used to adorn one's feet, anklets have a lot of history behind them. Traditionally, anklets for women were made from silver, gold, and other such precious metals but today you can wear anklets made of beads and embroidery floss. And the latter options can be easily made at home as well. So, if you want to learn to make an anklet so that you can match it with your outfit for the day, all you need to do is follow the simple steps given in this article.
Making Embroidery Floss Anklets
There are many different ways and methods that you can use in order to make anklets depending on what the raw materials you are using are. In order to make anklets using embroidery floss you need four strands of embroidery floss in four different colors, measuring about thirty six inches in length. You will also need some masking tape. Just follow the simple steps given below to make a colorful anklet for yourself.
- First and foremost, take all four strands of embroidery floss together and knot them together at a distance of two inches from the top of the strings. Now tape the floss strands to a table top.
- What you now need to do is tie a friendship knot. A friendship knot is when you take one string, take it over a second string, then take it under creating a loop and then through the loop created. Tighten the loop by pulling the first string as tightly as you can.
- To tie a friendship knot with the four strands that you have, start with the first two strings. Make two friendship knots using strand one with strand two.
- Now create two more friendship knots with strands one and three and continue to do the same with strand four as well.
- Now start making the knots using the second strand as the string that is used to go under and through the loop. Create knots with the rest of the strands. Keep changing the order of the base strand and repeat the knotting process.
- Continue this process of knotting till you create an anklet of the desired length. Knot it at the end and trim off the excess string keeping enough length to tie it around your ankle.
Making Beaded Anklets
If you do not like the floss thread look for anklets, then you can choose to create anklets using beads and silver chains or even beading threads. These anklets look more delicate and allow you to be more creative with your anklet patterns. What do you need to make beaded anklets? Stock up on beading thread, chains, clasps, beads (different shapes and colors). Follow the simple steps given below to make your very own anklets.
- Before you start threading the beads, it is important that you sit down and sketch out a couple of designs. Think of what you would like to create and how you would like your anklet to look.
- Once you have designed the anklet, it is time to pick out those beads and accessories that would be a part of your design. Once you have decided on all of these things, start working on your design.
- Follow the design intricately and create an anklet. Use the beading thread to create the main part of the anklet and use the silver chain at both the ends to create delicate piece of jewelry.
- Attach the clasp to the chain and try and tie it around your anklet. With beaded anklets it is important to ensure that the jewelry is not too loose or too tight but fits perfectly.
