Bloody Noose Bracelet
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Although I'm pleased with the name of this bracelet, like many good things... it came about unplanned.
I was looking for a tidy stopper knot, and found the "Blood Knot". The Blood Knot got its name from the habit of tying this knot onto the ends of whips in order to extract more blood from victims. I've just learned this knot, and have noticed that there is some confusion about Blood Knots being the same as Barrel Knots... or Not! I received my instruction from The Self-Made Sailor. Thanks, Mate!
Top Left, 3 strand bracelent approximately 23" between knots
Top Right, I find it easier to pull the noose tight if I begin with it on the left (on my left wrist... and, yes, I'm right handed). The lovely mask in the background was created by Vicky Thomas. Thank you!!
Bottom Left, blood knot has been inserted in the noose, and the noose has been pulled tight.
Bottom Right, finished look.
On the other end of the bracelet, I wanted a loop. What better than an adjustable slip loop aka noose? I suspect I will have a great deal of fun making more of these. Many times I have been asked to make friendship bracelets, but I hesitated. The Bloody Noose is a variation on the friendship bracelet and has the added advantage of being removable. By all means, if you wish to leave it on until it rots, please do so.
If you want one, let me know and we will settle on an agreeable price. Thank you!
Tell stories, Birth Beauties!
PS - The Blood Knot is also a favorite of Friars and others who like things to hang properly :)
I was looking for a tidy stopper knot, and found the "Blood Knot". The Blood Knot got its name from the habit of tying this knot onto the ends of whips in order to extract more blood from victims. I've just learned this knot, and have noticed that there is some confusion about Blood Knots being the same as Barrel Knots... or Not! I received my instruction from The Self-Made Sailor. Thanks, Mate!
Top Left, 3 strand bracelent approximately 23" between knots
Top Right, I find it easier to pull the noose tight if I begin with it on the left (on my left wrist... and, yes, I'm right handed). The lovely mask in the background was created by Vicky Thomas. Thank you!!
Bottom Left, blood knot has been inserted in the noose, and the noose has been pulled tight.
Bottom Right, finished look.
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On the other end of the bracelet, I wanted a loop. What better than an adjustable slip loop aka noose? I suspect I will have a great deal of fun making more of these. Many times I have been asked to make friendship bracelets, but I hesitated. The Bloody Noose is a variation on the friendship bracelet and has the added advantage of being removable. By all means, if you wish to leave it on until it rots, please do so.
If you want one, let me know and we will settle on an agreeable price. Thank you!
Tell stories, Birth Beauties!
PS - The Blood Knot is also a favorite of Friars and others who like things to hang properly :)
