Why knot beading

It is also used in stringing at the end of a cord or to attach a cord to a clamshell beading tip. The overhand knot is very similar to the half hitch knot, with the primary difference being that a half hitch knot is tied around something such as another cord.

Overhand knots can also be used on a cord that is doubled to create a loop that can be used to make a clasp, such as when working with leather cord. Square knots can be used to add new threads in beadwork.

They are a good choice when working in open weave stitches such as the netting stitch and the right angle weave. They are very secure and very easy to hide in between beads or even inside of seed beads. Square knots are used in a variety of beadwork and jewelry making projects—mainly to secure cord ends or attach new cords. A surgeon's knot is one of the trickier knots to learn, but it is very secure.

It is similar to the square knot with an extra loop through the base. Surgeon's knots are very useful in situations when other knots can untie, such as working with elastic cord in stretch bracelets. A half-hitch knot is one of the most commonly used knots in beadwork. It is used to add a new thread as well as tie off and end threads with most beadwork stitches.

It works very well when used in multiples to add and end new thread in your beadwork, and with a small drop of glue or fresh, clear nail polish can be just as secure as a square knot or surgeon's knot. A lark's head knot is a very easy knot to tie. It is used to attach cords in beadwork, macrame and jewelry making. Half hitch knots can be useful as well as decorative. It is a good knot to use to add a pendant to a necklace or a focal point to a bracelet because it looks pretty and is secure.

With a lark's head knot you can make a simple pendant necklace or an interchangeable donut bead bracelet. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile.

Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. It is helpful to practice with a mixture of beads and cording that you plan to cut apart when you are done before taking on a specific project. There's an effective way to knot using either a corsage pin or an old stick pin. A straight pin is not strong enough for this. However, if you plan to do a lot of knotting , you might want to consider either learning to use an awl and a pair of tweezers, or for a more high-tech approach, take a look at a tool called the tri-cord knotter.

These tools will make it easier for you to make consistent and tight knots. Most bead vendors sell tools that are specially made for knotting. Many of them also offer books and even videos on this technique as well. Match the cord color to your beads for a traditional necklace. For knotting, you'll want to use either silk or nylon cord. You can purchase either of these materials with a pre-attached needle or purchase the needles and thread individually.

If you are learning to knot for the first time, choose the pre-attached needle option because it is one less step to deal with and it is fairly inexpensive. Most cost just a few dollars. Gather these materials and tools:. Since you will use either silk or nylon cord, it's best to finish one end of the necklace with a bead tip before starting to knot. Once the necklace or bracelet is started, string on the first bead.

Now, tie an overhand knot, but keep it loose. Now, insert the pin or end of the awl through the loose knot. With the pin still inside the knot, use it to push the knot down towards the bead until the knot and pin are flush up against the bead. This is the tricky part. Keep the knot up against the bead while you slip the pin out. Then take the pin and hold it on top of the cord and up against the knot. Pull the cord with one hand, and push the knot against the bead using the pin in your other hand.

An alternative method is that instead of pushing with the pin you use your fingers to push the knot further up against the bead. Either way works. The idea is that you want to knot to be flush up against the bead after you remove the pin or awl.

This is where practice will make a big difference because the more you do it the better you will get at this important step in the process. Continue this process after each bead is strung. One good practice is stringing on about a half-dozen beads or so and then pushing one down and knot, push and other down and knot, and so on.

This way, you don't have to stop and string a bead on after each knot.