The video shows how to tie snake knots using the Tibetan method. This method is so much easier and faster than the traditional method. If you are considering learning how to tie snake knots, watch the video.

If you want to make bracelets with this method, get the the Tibetan Snake Knot Bracelet Tutorial. The manual shows all the steps to make bracelets, from start to finish, and has step by step photos and directions for all the bracelet models shown on this page.

This tutorial is a 17 page long PDF document available as a digital document. You can view it on your computer, laptop and tablet, download it, or print it. It has easy to follow step by step instructions with over 40 close-up pictures or diagrams, plus all the details on how to make professionally finished bracelets. The tutorial includes design variations and options as well as the list of recommended materials and tools. The designs shown use Tibetan Buddhist 5 Color Cord and Chinese Knotting Cord. Cord sizes and their corresponding snake knot sennit diameters are listed in the tutorial.

	• Tibetan Buddhist 5 Color Cord from 0.8 mm to 2.50 mm in diameter • Chinese Knotting Cord from 0.7 mm to 2 mm in diameter • Optional - Buttons • SuperMax or Cord Zap Thread Burner • Optional - Macrame Board • Optional - Scissors, Awl, Caliper or Measuring Tape
	Design 1 - Two Color Design with End Tassels –> 2 mm Tibetan Buddhist 5 Color Cord –> 2 mm Chinese Knotting Cord –> 0.8 mm New Fine Chinese Knotting Cord
	Design 2 - One Color Design with Knotted Ends –> 2.5 mm Tibetan Buddhist 5 Color Cord –> 1.5 mm Tibetan Buddhist 5 Color Cord
	Design 3 - One Color Design with Tassel Ends –> 2.5 mm Tibetan Buddhist 5 Color Cord –> 1.5 mm Tibetan Buddhist 5 Color Cord
	Design 4 - One Color Design with Tassel Ends –> 2.2 mm Tibetan Buddhist Nylon 5 Color Cord with No Core –> 1.1 mm Tibetan Buddhist Nylon 5 Color Cord with No Core
	Design 5 - One Color Design with Button and Loop –> 2 mm Tibetan Buddhist 5 Color Cord –> 15 mm Quatrefoil Flower Button - it's the 8th button on the page
	Design 6 - One Color Design with Button and Loop –> 2.5 mm Tibetan Buddhist 5 Color Cord –> 15 mm Quatrefoil Flower Button - it's the 8th button
	Design 7 - Knotted Tassel Design made with Two Colors –> 1.5 mm Tibetan Buddhist 5 Color Cord –> 1.5 mm HDQ Chinese Knotting Cord –> 0.7 mm Extra Fine Chinese Knotting Cord

Copyrights: These instructions are copyrighted and are for personal use only. If you would like to use these instructions to teach, either buy a set of instructions per student or a kit for each student. Do not duplicate this document either in print or in an electronic manner. When purchasing this PDF, it is assumed that you agree with the terms of the copyright of this document. As to bracelets, make as many as you wish.

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Symbolic Meaning - The snake knot is an omen of good fortune and health, and symbolizes wisdom and strength. Unlike in Western cultures where anything associated with snakes was regarded as evil, in Eastern and ancient Egyptian cultures, snakes used to be considered guardians of treasure and riches, protectors of kings. They could even prolong life and imbue eternity, help with fertility and to bring in a good crop.

About the Snake Knot - Also known as the Chinese Snake Knot, occasionally as Spanish Knot, although according to my knotting books, a Spanish Knot, it is not. The only knot similar to the snake knot I found in my nautical knotting books is called a Japanese Single Carrick (Encyclopedia of Knots and Fancy Rope Work by Raoul Graumont and John Hensel).

About Interlocking Snake Knot Sennits - Interlocking is an addition I made to the name as some snake knot sennits are made with separate snake knots and others by connected ones. Rattlesnake knots is another name I run into when doing research online but it did not depict the same sennit on all mentions.

About the Tibetan Method - The traditional method to tie snake knots, I learned many years ago, is awkward and time consuming. It is not until this year researching this project, that I came up with the idea which is probably a rediscovery, that instead of tightening the snake knot, one loop could be left open at all time, and then it all fell into place. This method, I assume must be an ancient Tibetan method known and coveted by its practitioners. It is easier, and faster than the Traditional method. And it becomes a meditation. I am glad to share it with you as well as all the professional tips to make these Tibetan knotted bracelets look awesome.

Personal Note - I was looking for a project highlighting Tibetan Buddhist 5 Color Cord and found bracelets made with snake knots. The tutorial for these bracelet was added to my to do list, however in the process I had to learn how to do a video. Doing video has also been on my to do list for many years... I have already several other videos planned, so keep tuned in.

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