Make It Real

Product Information

Age Recommendation: 6+

Model Number: 1754-INSINT-01-V2

Manufacturer: Make It Real, LLC

Made in China

General Instructions & Safety Warnings

Important: Read all instructions thoroughly before starting your project.

Safety Warnings:

• CHOKING HAZARD: Contains small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years.
• STRANGULATION HAZARD: Functional long cord. Adult supervision required. Avoid forming loops or chains longer than 30 cm (12 in).

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What's Inside

This kit includes:

• 1 Activity Tower
• 50 Plastic lobster clasps with jump ring
• 2 Pieces of elastic cord (6 m / 6.6 yds total)
• 1 Friendship wheel
• 5 Colors of embroidery thread (40 m / 43.75 yds total)
• 1 Pattern holder
• 77 Various colorful plastic links
• 20 Faceted beads
• 400 Mini rubber bands
• 412 Round beads
• 675 Heishi beads

Note: Some items may not be included.

Legend

Key actions and tools used in instructions:

• Scissors: For cutting.
• Craft glue: For securing knots.
• Ruler: For measuring.
• Knot: For securing cords.
• Adhesive tape: For attaching cords to surfaces.
• To braid: To weave strands together.
• Let dry: Allow glue to dry.

How to Make Beaded Bracelets

Follow these steps to create beaded bracelets:

1. Step 1: Choose your desired pattern.
2. Step 2: Measure and cut 30 cm (12 in) of elastic cord.
3. Step 3: Attach the cord to your working surface using a piece of adhesive tape.
4. Step 4: Thread beads onto the cord following the chosen sequence. You can mix components to create unique bracelets.
5. Step 5: Make a double knot using the ends of the cord.
6. Step 6: Secure the knot with a drop of craft glue. Allow 5 minutes to dry, then cut off excess cord.
7. Step 7: Repeat steps 1 through 6 to make additional beaded bracelets.

How to Make Friendship Bracelets (Using Wheel)

1. Step 1: Cut out the two provided patterns.
2. Step 2: Choose one pattern and install it onto the wheel using the pattern holder.
3. Step 3: Measure and cut four 1 m (1.1 yd) lengths of thread needed for your chosen pattern.
4. Step 4: Fold the threads in half and make a simple knot 2 cm (3/4 in) from the fold.
5. Step 5: Continue threading and braiding on the wheel according to the pattern.
6. Step 6: Center the knot in the wheel's hole, with the loop facing down.
7. Step 7: Insert threads into the slots following the pattern sequence.
8. Step 8: Take the upper right thread and move it to the slot on the right of the lower right thread.
9. Step 9: Take the lower left thread and move it to the slot on the left of the upper thread.
10. Step 10: Turn the wheel 90° clockwise or counterclockwise to determine pattern direction. Ensure consistent turning direction for the same bracelet.
11. Step 11: Repeat steps 7 through 9 until the braid measures 12 cm (4 3/4 in). Stop if you need a break when 3 threads are in the lower slots.
12. Step 12: Remove the bracelet from the wheel and make a simple knot right after the braid.
13. Step 13: Divide the cords into two equal parts.
14. Step 14: Divide one part into three equal parts and follow illustrations to make a 10 cm (4 in) braid.
15. Step 15: Make a simple knot after the braid.
16. Step 16: Repeat steps 13 and 14 using the second part of the cords.
17. Step 17: Secure the knots with a drop of craft glue, allow 5 minutes to dry, and cut off excess threads. Repeat steps 2 through 16 to make other friendship bracelets.

How to Make Heishi Bracelets

Follow these steps to create Heishi bracelets:

1. Step 1: Measure and cut 30 cm (12 in) of elastic cord.
2. Step 2: Attach the cord to your working surface with adhesive tape.
3. Step 3: Choose your pattern and lay out the beads.
4. Step 4: Thread the beads onto the cord following the sequence. Mix components for unique designs.
5. Step 5: Make a double knot using the cord ends.
6. Step 6: Secure the knot with craft glue, let it dry for 5 minutes, and trim excess cord.
7. Step 7: Repeat steps 1 through 6 to make other beaded bracelets.

How to Make Fish Tail Elastic Bracelets

Follow these steps to create Fish Tail elastic bracelets:

1. Step 1: Choose a pattern and lay out the elastic bands by color on your working surface.
2. Step 2: Cut one elastic band using scissors and set it aside to close the bracelet later.
3. Step 3: Take another elastic band and wrap it across two fingers in an "8" shape.
4. Step 4: Wrap two more elastic bands from the sequence around two of your fingers.
5. Step 5: Using your other hand, drop each side of the furthest elastic band onto your fingers in between them.
6. Step 6: Wrap another elastic band from the sequence around your fingers.
7. Step 7: Drop each side of the furthest elastic band onto your fingers in between them.
8. Step 8: Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the pattern is complete. Two elastic bands should remain around your fingers.
9. Step 9: Using your other hand, drop each side of the furthest elastic band onto your fingers in between them.
10. Step 10: Using your other hand, slide the remaining elastic band off your fingers, holding the 2 loops firmly.
11. Step 11: Use the elastic band cut in step 2 to join the two loops to the first elastic band of the bracelet.
12. Step 12: Make a double knot and ensure it's well secured before letting go.
13. Step 13: Secure the knot with craft glue, allow 5 minutes to dry, and cut off excess lengths after the knot.
14. Step 14: Repeat the same process to make the other 5 fish tail elastic bracelets.

How to Make Single Loop Elastic Bracelets

Follow these steps to create Single Loop elastic bracelets:

1. Step 1: Choose a pattern and lay out the elastic bands by color on your working surface.
2. Step 2: Cut one elastic band using scissors and set it aside to close the bracelet later.
3. Step 3: Take another elastic band and wrap it across your fingers in an "8" shape.
4. Step 4: Wrap one more elastic band from the sequence around two of your fingers.
5. Step 5: Using your other hand, drop each side of the furthest elastic band onto your fingers in between them.
6. Step 6: Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the pattern is complete. One elastic band should remain around your fingers.
7. Step 7: Using your other hand, slide the remaining elastic band off your fingers, holding the 2 loops firmly.
8. Step 8: Use the elastic band cut in step 2 to join the two loops to the first elastic band of the bracelet.
9. Step 9: Make a double knot and ensure it's well secured before letting go.
10. Step 10: Secure the knot with craft glue, allow 5 minutes to dry, and cut off excess lengths after the knot.
11. Step 11: Repeat steps 1 through 10 to make the other three fish tail elastic bracelets.

Care Instructions: Avoid soaking the bracelets in water.