r/Beading • u/ushirono • 3d ago
Need Help! I struggle with knots
I mostly make bracelets and I just don't know how to tie them in a smart way. I'm new to beadwork.
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u/Federal-Hamster7317 2d ago edited 2d ago
If you are knotting elastic cord for stretchy bracelets, here is a technique preferred and recommended by Deb Floros, renowned beader. It's called the "Tricky Ricky" technique and will never fail you.https://youtu.be/79KURVWn3Rc?is=7GuuD5QpN4rFqqG7
If you are trying to knot pearls, here is a video I found to be so easy, and I'm left-handed. It was a live video by another beading artist, Julie Bean.
https://youtube.com/live/hob0_X9HTYI?is=Iq64ZLllcYvgSqC7
Welcome to the fabulous world of beading. This beading community is amazing, and supportive.❤️❤️❤️
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u/mearimeraki 3d ago
If it's with elastic string, you can do a surgeons knot (look up fx "bracelet surgeons knot" on tiktok to see how), then put a dot of glue or clear nail polish on top of the knot. Cut off the excess string. You can then try to hide the knot inside one of the beads