How Do You Tie Off Stretch Nylon Cord For Jewelry Making?
Stretchy nylon cord is ideal for making jewelry because you don’t need clasps or closures. The cord is simply stretched to allow you to put on the bracelet or necklace. The elasticity of the stretch nylon cord frees you from specific sizing on your pieces. Making jewelry pieces with stretch nylon cord is useful for gift-giving when you do not have the measurements of the person for whom the gift is being made. Here are instructions for two popular knotting techniques. Cut off a length of stretch nylon cord. String the beads onto the cord until the jewelry piece is the desired length. Hold the two ends of the stretch cord together, lining them up so the ends are even. Make a small loop and pull both ends through the loop. Pull the knot very tight. Trim the ends. Conceal the knot by tucking it as far as possible into one of the beads. Cut off a length of stretch nylon cord. String the beads onto the cord until the jewelry piece is the desired length. Place the two ends of the cord along
