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What size beads should I use?

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The size of the bead doesn't really matter as long as the beads aren't too small. Use medium or large beads for best results.

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How long do the cords need to be?

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Approximately 4 meters (13.1 ft) of wax-coated nylon cord (1mm); colour of your choice -- see the Things You'll Need below.

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Could I use buttons instead of beads?

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I suppose so. But that would be pretty hard to string buttons through, as buttons have more holes than beads.

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Can I use beads with large holes?

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Yes. The hole size of the bead does not matter. If you leave a space around the bead when tying the knots, the bead can move around when you are wearing the bracelet.

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How can I make sure the beads stay in place on the bracelet whilst I am still making it?

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You can use a safety pin to hold the bracelet to your jeans or tape it securely to a table.

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When I am about to end the shamballa, do I need to burn the end?

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It depends on how you want to make the shamballa, but it would look neater if you tie the two ends together.

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Is it necessary to tape the cords?

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No, it's not necessary to tape the cords.

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How do I make a shamballa bracelet without beads?

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Do it the same as with beads, just keep knotting the cords till it's the length you want.

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What kind of cord do I use for a Shamballa bracelet? What size cord do I use?

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You can use nylon, silk, leather, hemp and many other cords. Size depends on the beads and the final thickness you want for your bracelet. I use 1.2 mm Chinese knotting cord for most projects, as it fits most beads and is soft to wear.

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Can I use elastic string instead of nylon cord?

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Elastic cord does not work well. You can use hemp, nylon, silk and leather for Shamballa and other knotted jewelry.

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Are 8mm beads too small for a shamballa bracelet?

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You could use that size, but it might be tricky to get the cord through as it is quite thick.

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Can I use embroidery thread?

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Yes, but you may want to use a few strands for each string for this bracelet, to ensure it is substantial enough.

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What other material, apart from nylon cord, can be used?

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You can also use hemp, silk, leather and many other types of string. I personally like using silk because it feels comfortable on my wrist.

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What cord did you use?

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The person in the video used wax-coated nylon cord.

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