How to tie beads on a string

DIY string bead bracelet, easy, style, accessories, tutorial. 1• Cut a piece of string at least 3 feet long and fold it in half. Tie a knot at the end leaving a loop slightly larger than your beads. 2• Add a dab of glue or nail polish (i used nail polish) to the ends of your string to make it easier to thread, and let them dry. 3• Start adding beads. Loop one string through one side of the bead, and the other string through the other side of the bead. 4• Pull the chord till the bead is…

An easy to follow tutorial, that is quick and easy, on how to tie a knot in stretch cord for jewelry making!

Stopper Knot - also known as the Oystermans stopper, is a knot developed by Clifford Ashley around 1910.

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Beginner's jewellery making project - string a Kashmiri bead bracelet on Stretch Magic beading elastic and learn how to tie a secure knot.

I ran a button bracelet-making workshop at my WI this week, and part of it involved a quick demo on how to tie a sliding knot. It's so quick to learn, but a bloomin' useful lesson for any crafter! It means you can make bracelets, necklaces and anklets for yourself or a lovely friend without all that bother about unpicking knots to take it off, and it means one size fits all. Handy! This method works well for non-stretchy threads like waxed cord, hairy string or baker's twine. I'll be back…