Handfasting Cord

 A gift to my niece Meghan Brooks Tatro and her now husband Brian Tatro.  This was a labor of love with no guide.  I only worked on it when happy, so that ruled out many weekdays right after work - haha.

I used satin cording in 5mm and 8mm.  The bride picked the colors.  The final piece is just shy of 6'. 


I knew I wanted a heart in the center, but couldn't find a thing on how to do one, so I drew it up.  



The first loop was the toughest - hahaha


The first part of the heart



Adding the second color

2 hearts that will be joined together...

Adding in other colors - because it needs to be long.

The color scheme

Working and thinking.  I'd try something and if I liked it, it stayed.  If not, I ripped it back out.

Getting larger...

Adding in a braid
The final piece - with flash for shine

It was used to handfast during the wedding, but I think the groom was happy with it :)











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