How Do You Make Knots For Beading Projects?
Many beading projects rely on knots to secure the beads in place, attach the beading cord to a pendant or to join strands together during the project. You can learn to make these knots for your beading projects with a little bit of practice. You can practice making knots with a variety of beading cords from leather to silk. Once you’re comfortable making the knots, you can incorporate them as needed into your beading projects. Make a loop in the beading cord. Overhand knots are one of the most common knots used in beading projects. Variations of this knot include a double or triple overhand knot, where you insert the loose end through the loop two or three times. Insert the loose end through the loop. Pull both ends of the beading cord to tighten the knot. Make a loop in one end of your beading cord. Figure 8 knots are best used to knot soft flex beading material in lieu of crimping. Hold the strands where they cross at the base of the loop between your finger and thumb. Bring the stra
