What is the best way to remove the bead strings from the hank?
The bead strings are joined in the hank by a thick string tied around the group of strings. The strings are not knotted at the ends which means that when you pull a string out, the beads can very quickly run from either end of the string. Holding the hank with your left hand (if right handed) very carefully shake the hank and separate the strands of beads. If the strands do not separate easily, carefully lift one of the strands from the outside of the hank and untangle it from the others. Once you have separated the strand from the hank, place your thumb and index finger at the top of the beads and carefully pull the strings out of the hank. Remember that the ends are not knotted and that the beads will run very freely from the string when it is removed from the hank. Set the remainder of the hank down and work with the separated bead string.
