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Create Core Rope Memory Bracelets

 I had a relative who worked on the Black Brant rocket and I will say that he had the best (craziest) stories (well at least I thought so). After learning about his work, I developed a huge appreciation for the Saturn V rocket (I mean jet engines powering rocket engines - what's not to love?). 

Seeing the core rope memory computer, that seamstresses helped create, makes you really appreciate the ingenuity of humanity. These bracelets were inspired by the 26 bit computers as well as this post by artist M. Synnott.

My "core rope" bracelets are "8 bit", using jump rings and thread. I've worn them out quite a bit, so you don't have to worry about them snagging on something any more than a traditional chain bracelet. Very inexpensive, and fun to make! 


Supplies:
  • 10 jump rings
  • metallic thread to match the jump rings
  • a clasp
  • scissors



BE SURE AND DOUBLE UP ALL OF THE THREAD (that means one end will have 2 raw ends of the thread while the other end is where the thread bends)

1) cut a length of thread (doubled up) around the length of your arm

2) Making sure to evenly space them out, start attaching the jump rings to the doubled up thread with a double knot. You need to attach 8 of the jump rings.


3) Depending on how many letters you need, cut additional thread pieces the length of your arm (remember to double up the thread if it's a short word or phrase)

4) Attach you first thread to one end of the "main/ jump ring" thread. You will attach all remaining "threads" to this end

5) Using any 8 bit binary alphabet chart (they are all the same) start threading the thread through the jump rings:
  • you will "skip" the jump ring for a "0"
  • you will thread through the jump ring for a "1"
  • note that all the letters begin with "0" so you will likely never thread through the first jump ring

6) When you are done spelling out the word, position the bracelet on your arm to get a feel of where you want the clasp to be, and knot both sides (just make sure the threads are all taut before knotting).

7) Attach jump rings to both ends after the knots, using more knots!

8) Attach a clasp to the end side, jump ring.

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