I just recieved a 1mm beading cord for Christmas, and am having a few issues getting it to knot because of how slippery it is. Does anyone have any hints or knots I could use so that the jewelry I'm making doesn't keep coming apart every time I use it?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
2007-12-25 08:15:46 · 6 answers · asked by Neko In The Sky With Diamonds 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
NOTE: The ends of the cords are not unraveling, I'm just having trouble making no slip knots because the plastic cord is so slick. :) Thanks, though!
2007-12-25 10:52:24 · update #1
There are several sites on which they show fishing knots, often those are also good for beading string.
On this site you can find animated instructions:
http://www.animatedknots.com/indexfishing.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com
If you want to use a simpler knot, you can try a drop of glue on the knot so it will not come apart. (But test the glue on a left over bit, so you know it will not melt the plastic.)
As we do have different brands from what you use I can not name a glue that will work.
2007-12-25 12:03:42 · answer #1 · answered by Willeke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I could show you this in person, it's easier to show than describe:
Take a small bead and put the thread through it. Bring the thread back through and tie a knot. Bring the bead up to the desired loop size and put a drop of super-glue in the bead hole. Cut the excess thread off and proceed with beading after the glue is dried.
Good luck and happy beading--oh the loop will allow for whatever clasps you choose to use.
2007-12-25 13:49:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you need "crimps;" those little bead things that squash to keep things put. Ask at a beading shop.
2007-12-25 14:56:01 · answer #3 · answered by Rosie_0801 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use jewelers glue or a very small amount of superglue on the knot
Won't go anywhere!
2007-12-25 12:48:06 · answer #4 · answered by copymistress 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 21:36:27 · answer #5 · answered by launer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Secure the ends with a little bit of cellophane tape, it will hold it together so you can work with it.
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2007-12-25 09:12:34 · answer #6 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋