Torres Strait Islands Bag Tag

Materials:

• Macramé Cord – 2mm x 275m – 19344

• Pony Beads – Torres Strait Islands Colours – 250g Pack – 19821

• Split Rings – Silver – Pack of 10 – 11186

• Other Materials Required: Scissors and sticky tape.

1. Cut 3 pieces of macramé cord, each measuring 30cm long.

2. Slide a split ring 4-5cm up the length of the 3 strands. Loop the 3 strands around themselves. Pull the strands through the loop to secure the split ring and make a knot. Trim any excess cord.

3. Using sticky tape, secure your split ring onto a stable surface. Begin plaiting your strands by placing the left strand over the top of the middle strand. Place the right strand over the top of the new middle strand. Repeat this plait two more times.

4. Plan your bead pattern by laying them out in a row. We used 7 beads, however you can use as many as you like – it will just mean that your bag tag is longer or shorter.

5. Thread your first bead onto the middle strand of cord. Continue plaiting to make two more plaits. Thread your next bead onto the middle strand. Continue plaiting 2 more plaits. Repeat this process with the remaining beads.