How to Make a Bracelet with Slide Knots

beadaholique.c... - In this video, you will see from start to finish how to make a bracelet with slide knots using 2mm round leather cord and large hole beads. You will also see how to use crimp covers to hold the beads in place.
Designer: Alexandra Smith
Related Project:
Wooden Lustre Bracelet
Project B8031
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You can find the supplies in this video at Beadaholique.com
Silver Tone European Style Large Hole Spacer Bead With Wrapped Leaf Design (1)
SKU: BMB-8175
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22K Gold Plated Large Hole Bead With Wrapped Leaf Design - European Style (1)
SKU: BMB-8176
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Genuine Leather Cord, Round 2mm, By the Yard, Light Brown
SKU: CHY-2007
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Smooth Wood Beads, Round with 10mm Diameter, 36 Pieces, Dark Brown
SKU: BWD-0426
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Gold Plated Stardust Sparkle Crimp Bead Covers 4mm (144)
SKU: FCR-1071
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Gunmetal Plated Stardust Sparkle Round Beads 8mm (25)
SKU: BMB-1858
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Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
SKU: XTL-5600
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The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
SKU: XTL-5511
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[@patriciaabrams4319]

After watching half a dozen videos on how to do this knot, this is the only one I could follow & complete, I am also using the crimp bead hint to finish other projects , thank you so much Alexandra

[@beadaholique]

Aww thank you, I'm glad we could be the one to help! Enjoy your bracelet!

[@franceshadden4062]

most simple easiest instructions at last I found directions I can see steps clearly.

[@barbra429]

Thanks so much for showing how to adjust it "on" the arm. I appreciate it.

[@mutianadyahkurniati9104]

Thank you for the tutorial for double sliding knots. I use it on 3mm leather rope and it snuck tight and secure.

[@MIVan289]

Super cute!!

[@leese222]

Very nice easy to follow tutorials! You cover the "basics" which are the foundation of bracelet making. Thank you.

[@beadaholique]

Every time we think we've covered the basics enough we see a new wave of people coming into the hobby starting from scratch and eager to learn. These videos really are the heart of what we do. Glad you've enjoyed them!

[@gailpalmer2714]

Best video on you tube for making this kind of bracelets

[@beadaholique]

Thank you!

[@laurabarber6697]

The BEST for an adjustable bracelet!💝

[@loveuncensored]

Thank you so much! I appreciated the close up and your explanations! You made it seem so simple!

[@bethtisdalestaton7250]

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL 🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤!!! I LOVE YOUR BEAUTIFUL BRACLET 🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR AMAZING TALENT WITH ALL OF US 🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤!!!

[@dragonjoy1313]

The crimp covers are genius!

[@beadaholique]

Glad you like it Joy, we've loved this technique so much over the years that we just did another video on it last month. So nice to be able to keep introducing people to it.

[@SparkleByMonica]

Like the crimp cover idea. Thanks.

[@Dulcilady]

Thank you! Been looking for tutorial that includes getting a measurement for both loose & snug fit and where the knots come out evenly spaced.

[@ruthduncan3679]

Thanks for the instructions just takes a bit of practice but you are easy to follow great tutorial!

[@mariabooth8104]

Very cool. I like that idea of using the bead crimp as a bead stopper. Thanks for sharing.

[@elizabethwhiteoak5291]

I like this idea too .. it looks much nicer than a big chunky knot!! Thanks for posting : )

[@juliew.7327]

Thank you so much! Very detailed and easy to follow for a beginner like me! Great tutorial!

[@updownstate]

I love barrel knots, also using crimp covers gives it a professional look, t y.

[@andreamaiorana8490]

Nice video. Clear and concise. Thank you!

[@beadaholique]

Thanks so much!

[@LuNa-zw9wu]

Thank you so much! This is the best sliding knot I am so happy :)

[@rebeccarivas420]

I love this lesson!

[@lindazie2]

This is a great tutorial video on knotting it’s basic and easy.🙏

[@beadaholique]

Thanks so much!

[@bellamacias5646]

Beautiful

[@mymagickalautisticjourney]

New subscriber here. Love this video. Thank you.

[@virginiaa126]

Very nice, thank you

[@juliebraga1130]

Very nice. Thank you sharing. liked and subscribed.

[@deirdrecampbell7441]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

Really like the sparkle crimp bead and how it keeps the rest of the beads in place. Never thought to use crimp beads on leather. Great idea for a necklace too. I don't have the dexterity to manipulate the bracelet with 1 hand (arthritis), but could adjust the knot at the back of a necklace. TFS!

[@jeantaylor2308]

Michelle's Paper Creations I do too. However, I would have used a silver color crimp bead since she had silver beads in her design.

[@luvpurple72]

Loved the bracelet, thanks for sharing!💖

[@beadaholique]

Thanks for watching!

[@joan-mariacbrooks]

Interesting! I have 8 bracelets made; I'll try this method to finish them.

[@thejewelryspot9969]

I’ve been trying this for a while. I haven’t mastered it, but I think this tutorial is the best and will help me a lot! Thank you!

[@beadaholique]

This one can be tricky! We've got another video showing a sliding knot on a smaller cord bracelet, might help to see it from another angle: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIm8fKtjrqaolbc

[@thejewelryspot9969]

@@beadaholique Thank you!😊

[@Jenny_5044]

Awesome bracelet. & easy to make.

[@beadaholique]

Thanks glad to have helped you make something you like!

[@vontrances4667]

Thank you! My only bracelet has this knot and somehow I undid one end in my sleep! I fixed it with your help but it looks super janky hahahha, either way I still like my ugly bracelet (its sentimental) so I appreciate this video.

[@beadaholique]

It's a tough one, our early attempts looked pretty janky too. You can try practicing the knot a few times on a spare piece of cord a few times and then when you've got your technique down you can tidy up the sentimental bracelet without worrying about putting a bunch of extra wear on that cord.

[@risab4]

Thank you very much for this video!

[@beadaholique]

Glad this was helpful for you, thanks for watching!

[@asawacreationsjewelry]

It's not too late for me,I know it's 2020 now but I still got to learn on this..yes I enjoyed watching this video and thank you for the tutorial, you made awesome!

[@beadaholique]

Never ever too late to learn! Thanks for watching :)

[@jeannettebolek]

Very nice video. Thank you!!

[@beadaholique]

Thanks for watching Jeannette I'm glad you liked this!

[@BouksFlawsStuff747]

Ty for sharing. I love this👍

[@beadaholique]

Thanks, we're glad to be sharing things people love!

[@donnaarmenia2062]

I like it will try this week end, rhanks

[@beadaholique]

Have fun!

[@sharonmartinez7851]

Thank you, good tutorial.

[@beadaholique]

Thanks Sharon! If you'd like to make the bracelet featured in the tutorial we have a project page for it here: beadaholique.com/products/wooden-lustre-bracelet

[@margaretslater1354]

Love it thank u for sharing

[@beadaholique]

You are so welcome Margaret!

[@emmalyn6167]

I like it!simple but beautiful!!!

[@ivaa7777JAWA]

Great 👍

[@beadaholique]

Thanks! 👍

[@sharonkeller7397]

I love this beautiful beaded bracelet! Thank you. :)

[@beadaholique]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@rdamai7599]

Thanks a lot for the tutorial. Maybe God always love you..

[@beadaholique]

Thanks, and thanks for watching!

[@katiebv]

Super!

[@KissynnU]

Love this! Thank you! :)

[@RoxyKnits]

LOL I missed the part on adjusting for your wrist, it came out big enough to fit Shrek 😂 redid it and now it fits. I have small wrists so 2 feet would have been a good length for me. Thank you, super easy :)

[@beadaholique]

We had to make this design a few times too at first just to get the knots looking right, glad it turned out great for you in the end!

[@mascot426]

I love this tutorial, thank uou. X

[@paulavicuna8510]

Hola muy lindos tus trabajos me has enseñado mucho me gustaría saber que grosor de cuero es por favor

[@SONYELE32]

Thank you for the tutorial. What keeps knot from coming lose?

[@beadaholique]

If the knot is done correctly, it will keep from coming lose, however, you can use a little adhesive on the knot for extra security. Thanks for watching!

[@Breeannful]

Very nice!

[@beadaholique]

Thanks for watching!

[@rachelbell5870]

This is a fantastic video! And I also never thought to use crimp cover beads to keep the rest in place!! But what size crimp bead would I use for 1.5mm leather cord?

[@beadaholique]

The crimp covers in this video will work on a 1.5mm cord, but you can potentially use smaller crimp covers around 2mm or 3mm. We have some more options here: www.beadaholique.com/beading-components/crimp-ends-covers-cord-ends/crimp-bead-covers

[@ceciliahaechanenthusiast7675]

1.5 mm crimp end

[@heatherbarrett-weber4849]

I love all the video’s you post!❤️ Can I use 0.5mm hemp string for this design? Thank you so much!

[@beadaholique]

Glad we could help!

[@sharonpayne3874]

Awesome video! Question, how long would the cord be for a larger sized wrist? Thank you.

[@beadaholique]

The bracelet in the video uses approximately 2.5 feet of cord. You would need an extra 4 to 5 inches of cord for every additional inch you want to add to the bracelet. Thanks for watching!

[@senorathiele8619]

Love the tutorial but it keeps turning out too big and won’t adjust down. Any suggestions?

[@beadaholique]

Does your cord have any stretch to it? That could be causing the issue. Will it adjust at all? If not, perhaps the knot is too tight?

[@ebrad68]

Hi, great tutorial...One question: I purchased a lot of crystal healing beads like amethyst and turquoise etc in 4mm, 6mm and 12mm, and 2mm cord as well as 1mm hemp cord and the holes in all of the beads are too small for either cord. Is this normal? I also purchased a bead reamer but its not serrated like a file its just smooth so I dont logically understand how that could ream the hole larger... Can you tell me what I did wrong? Thank you

[@beadaholique]

1mm cord is still fairly thick, gemstone beads will often have holes under 1mm, Reaming the bead holes isn't a bad idea, but it doesn't sound like you got a good reamer if it's completely smooth to the touch. A good reamer will usually have a rough coating of industrial diamonds, sort of a sandpaper-like texture. Still though, even with a high quality reamer it sounds like a lot of work to re-size those beads, you might wanna consider a narrower cord. We have a 0.55mm hemp cord, might be a thin enough fit for those beads: beadaholique.com/products/beadsmith-natural-hemp-twine-bead-cord-0-55mm-394-feet-120-meters

[@LazyLimaDIY]

I always forget how to do this knot! Think I should just do it a bunch of times so it "sticks!"

[@beadaholique]

Practice makes perfect! Thanks for watching!

[@lisadryman-rice6919]

I keep forgetting how to do it, too--especially when my young nieces are waiting for me to give them their necklaces...

[@judylee3589]

Love this!

[@DianaMoon11428]

The knotmaking worked for me but I needed 7" of tail to make the loops. However, the finished product came out kind of big even cinched down to the smallest. Is there a way to gauge how snugly the bracelet will fit when it's finished?

[@beadaholique]

We tend to feel it out as we go, testing it out on the hand after we've got our first knot in place, as Alexandra does in the video around 2:25 and judging things from there. These knots can be a pain to get right but don't be afraid to undo the second one and do it again to get the length just right before you trim your tails.

[@agnescleary2312]

How much leather cord should you begin with for an average size bracelet?

[@beadaholique]

2.5 to 3 feet should be enough. Our genuine leather cord is available by the yard. Thanks so much!

[@nudeguy31]

were can you buy the leather at

[@JessicaGocke]

Is there a diagram somewhere? I can't see the knot because of the angle of the video. Thank you.

[@beadaholique]

Regrettably, we do not have additional instructions for this project. Thanks for your understanding.

[@brendareed5050]

Is this bracelet as challenging to tighten up once it’s on as it looks in the video? How about getting it off?

[@beadaholique]

The adjustable knots are easy to adjust. Depending on your material, you may need just a little bit of force to move the knots around. Thanks for watching!

[@gizemgny]

Can you tell me the length of the rope in centimeters?

[@beadaholique]

We recommend starting with approximately 80cm of cord.

[@maxb561]

do i really need 2 1/2 feet for a braclet? i thought that length is for necklaces

[@marybauder7917]

How do you do this when you have knots between the beads

[@beadaholique]

With this style of bracelet the technique is pretty much. If you want to make a piece like this but with the 7 focal beads spaced out by knots you would start by cutting yourself a length of cord, finding the center of it by folding it in half, then sliding on the bead you want to have at the very center, knotting it in place on either side with overhand knots or whatever kind of decorative knot you'd like, and then continuing to add beads and additional knots to each side.

[@samanthacarpenter2169]

What size hole beads would I need please

[@beadaholique]

The cord we used is 2mm so you could use any bead with a hole slightly larger than that. You can see all the components we used for the bracelet here and get a sense of the measurements of the different beads: beadaholique.com/products/wooden-lustre-bracelet

[@Eco_Hiko]

Nice tutorial but a diagram on how to make the knot or a clearer shot of the knot would be nice.

[@judyfleming24]

could you use only one slide knot?

[@beadaholique]

We have a video on how to do just one knot available here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqrKaGyngt6Af6M Thanks for watching!

[@wipaneaufun6300]

how long for the string?

[@beadaholique]

This kit uses approximately 2.5 feet (0.8 meters) of cord.

[@samanthacarpenter2169]

What size crimp did you use please

[@beadaholique]

We used these 4mm crimp covers: beadaholique.com/products/gold-plated-stardust-sparkle-crimp-bead-covers-4mm-144

[@reikimotion]

Can you show the first knot a little better? Thanks

[@beadaholique]

We've got a few others videos that show the slide knot technique. Seeing it applied to different projects can help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onuac6qsp9iCnLM kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIm8fKtjrqaolbc kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp6wi4x7bsh0itE

[@wenwen1952]

Please, what size beads were you using? I'm not sure enough about telling sizes. I want to order from your site to make this bracelet, but do not know the proper size bead to order. Is a 20mm bead too large? Thank you

[@beadaholique]

The beads range between 7mm and 10mm. For reference, a 20mm bead on a similar cord would look twice as big as the wood beads in this project. Just in case, here are links to the items featured in this video: Silver Tone European Style Large Hole Spacer Bead With Wrapped Leaf Design (1) SKU: BMB-8175 www.beadaholique.com/silver-tone-european-style-large-hole-spacer-bead-with-wrapped-leaf-design-1.html 22K Gold Plated Large Hole Bead With Wrapped Leaf Design - European Style (1) SKU: BMB-8176 www.beadaholique.com/22k-gold-plated-large-hole-bead-with-wrapped-leaf-design-european-style-1.html Genuine Leather Cord, Round 2mm, By the Yard, Light Brown SKU: CHY-2007 www.beadaholique.com/leather-cord-round-1-5mm-by-the-yard-light-brown-1.html Smooth Wood Beads, Round with 10mm Diameter, 36 Pieces, Dark Brown SKU: BWD-0426 www.beadaholique.com/smooth-wood-beads-round-with-10mm-diameter-36-pieces-dark-brown.html 22K Gold Plated Stardust Sparkle Crimp Bead Covers 4mm (144) SKU: FCR-1071 www.beadaholique.com/22k-gold-plated-stardust-sparkle-crimp-bead-covers-4mm-144.html Gunmetal Plated Stardust Sparkle Round Beads 8mm (25) SKU: BMB-1858 www.beadaholique.com/gunmetal-plated-stardust-sparkle-round-beads-8mm-25.html Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex SKU: XTL-5600 www.beadaholique.com/xuron-sharp-flush-cutter-pliers-wire-soft-flex.html Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose SKU: XTL-5511 www.beadaholique.com/beadsmith-jeweller-s-micro-pliers-chain-nose-flat-nose.html

[@denisecoffey1718]

how can you do this if you have 2 cords on each side?

[@Tata-wr6ht]

Denise Coffey use the square knots with another cord. :)

[@beadaholique]

I have not tried it but it should work in a similar way. Just use both cords as if they are one cord.

[@lauriemchenry2491]

Move your hands once in a while

[@chyhart]

What do you mean "curve that tail over on itself like so" it's barely visible what your doing 😑 I wish I could find the tutorial that made sense

[@lscohrs1982]

Had me lost at 1:30

[@beadaholique]

This knot can be tricky, and it's not the easiest to show on camera either. We have a few other videos with different takes on it that might be helpful for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onuac6qsp9iCnLM kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIm8fKtjrqaolbc kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp6wi4x7bsh0itE

[@sheriededore3405]

I really dislike this bracelet as the knot is not secure even if tight, which then makes it hard to slide.

[@rogerryan4926]

B

[@zenfrodo]

This needs to be done from a different angle so WE CAN SEE WHAT YOU’RE DOING WITHOUT YOUR HANDS IN THE WAY. Not everyone here is an experienced beader.

[@oneiyorky]

I found this absolutely impossible to follow

[@HistoricPhotoBlog]

Your hands are so huge I can't see how you make the slide knots:(

[@halguy5745]

I can see it pretty clearly