How To Re-knot (knot) Pearls With Knotting Tool

In this video I show you how to professionally knot pearls or beads using an EZ Knotting tool. Pearls are traditionally knotted meaning there is a knot in between each pearl so they won't rub against each other and if they break, you may lose only one pearl. Knotting beads is fun and produces a fluid strand that hangs nicely and looks elegant. I repeat the process quite a few times so you can follow along with me and really get the technique. Not all knotting tools are created the same so don't go cheap on one because they can fall apart...I speak from experience.
Tools and Materials
EZ Knotting Tool
Scissors
GS Hypo cement
2 pr pliers to open/close jump rings
Silk with attached needle such as Griffin @ 2.5 X desired length
Small holed pearls/beads
2 jump rings
2 knot covers (bottom hinged)
Pearl clasp or whatever you choose
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[@janetj100]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS GREAT TUTORIAL! I bought all these supplies years ago but until I watched your video I didn’t want to attempt the task! I haven’t worn my pearls in 10+ years bc they needed to be restrung! Thank you! ❤

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you, and good luck.

[@janemellen8576]

I love your videos because you assume nothing and show every single step. I finally learned how to wire wrap and knot beads thanks to you. I watched a lot of You Tube videos before I found yours. None of them was as thorough as yours. You were my first subscription to a jewelry video and remain my favorite. Thanks.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you so much Jane for your wonderful comment and support. You made me smile.

[@edogawaranpo]

This is really clearly explained and demonstrated. I feel emboldened to actually try it now. Many thanks.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

edogawaranpo Thank you so much! I have taught this to many people and found that once you get the hang of it, you won't ever forget how to do it. Have fun with with different beads and threads.

[@CycleBreakerDragon]

I am finally going to get to fix my pearls!! Thank you so very much!

[@piccoxpy7579]

Liz, thanks for showing clear steps repeatedly!-- I am very appreciated of your explanation, and also your beautful nail colour gave me more attention to memorise all the steps rather than showing untidy hands...lol

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Ox_bien.mée très alexandre de toquevell Thanks for watching. I got reprimanded for not having a manicure in a video so Polish it is lol.

[@katiegehrich3296]

Thank you so much for this video, it really made pearl knotting easier for me! I liked the way you took your time and explained everything step by step. I bought my sister a set of pearl necklace, earrings, and bracelet for Christmas, but they didn't have a clasp on it. I wanted her to be able to double the strand around her neck if she wanted to, so I needed to add a clasp. Great video!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Katie Gehrich Thank you Katie for watching.

[@gailhelms1422]

You are the best. And I have watched so many. Easy to understand 👍🏼

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Yay...thank you ❤️

[@larrykutz2405]

Best demonstration ever on pearl knotting technique using knotter!!! Well done! CK

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you so much

[@LeNguyen-im8dm]

WOW. Professional.

[@Lara-EL]

Thank you for this tutorial. It doesn't look easy, but I like your technique and how you showed it. Merci! 👏👍❤️

[@isabelleblain6263]

Whoever invented that knotting tool is a genious! And you are a wonderful teacher. 😄😃😄

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Isabelle Blain Thank you Isabelle.

[@veronicatampus5461]

I’m glad to come across your channel. Your voice is so modulated and very clear and I easily follow your step by step instructions. Thank you very much.

[@marycfreeman4167]

I am so pleased with this video! Really well explained in technique & style. Thanks so much!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you so much, Mary. Cheers!❤

[@moreninha8182]

Beautiful! Thank you so much

[@patparley5540]

thank you so much for you wonderful tutorial. My pearls are looking great. Thank you Thank you

[@sarahoman5244]

If you start at the end of the cord instead, the part you cut off when you're finished still has the needle attached and can be used for another necklace or bracelet.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Sara Homan You're right and I usually do that, especially I ally if you need to add more. Thank you for your tip and for watching.

[@sissyflores6655]

You have the best method that I have ever seen, thank you so much

[@Josherpoodle]

Thank you so much for this video! I was struggling mightily with trying to restring some pearls with my new knotting tool that was frustrating me no end. Really appreciate such a thorough tutorial. :)

[@makingiteasywithliz]

+Josherpoodle That's awesome, thanks so much for watching and for your kind feedback. It doesn't take long to master it. Know that it is possible (I speak from lots of experience) that you can mess it up just when you're at the end...grrrrr so frustrating so know that even someone seasoned as myself screws it up from time to time.

[@top8toyou]

Great video,you take your time and explain how to use the tool very well. I haven't done any hand knitting yet and feel a little more confident that I will be able to do it. Thanks so much!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Marlene Kowalkowski It is fun and works for all beads. Thanks for watching.

[@normapeters5379]

Hi Liz, that is the best pearl knotting demonstration I have seen. Extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

+Norma Peters Thank you so much Norma for watching and your kind feedback.

[@ampp3692]

🙏🙏🙏 it was beyond my comprehension, thank you

[@makingiteasywithliz]

It is a bit confusing in the beginning, but a little bit of practice will make it clear.

[@1111cinders]

Thank you very much! Your instructions are very clear and easy to follow! I have some pearls I want to re-string and I bought the knotting tool today. With your video, I think I can do this! Thank you again!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

1111cinders Right on! Take your time, practice first. No matter how skilled you become, you will mess up. I have had strands 3/4 finished and either my silk broke (watch your tension when pulling down on the cord) or the knot ended up where I didn't want it and had to cut it apart and start all over. You'll do great! Thanks so much for watching.

[@1111cinders]

Hi Liz: Well, I strung/knotted my first "trial run" necklace. You make it look so easy! It took me a while to get a feel for the tension on the cord. With lots of practice, I believe I will be able to create a real necklace! I ran into an unexpected problem. The internal mechanism of the knotting tool I bought, must have been coated with a little oil for smooth action. I'm sure you can imagine what that does to the silk thread! In your video, it looks like you are using the BeadSmith Knotting Tool. Is that correct? It looks like I need to purchase a new one! Thank you again for your instructional video! Making It Easy with Liz

[@1111cinders]

I will definitely check it out! Thank you very much for the recommendation!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

1111cinders You so welcome.

[@rosendalani7676]

Thank you for easily understood instructions. I recently purchased the tool. Will be practicing soon.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Rosenda Lani You're so welcome and thank you for watching.

[@tpatravels001]

Very well done! You explained the process very well and I think that I am going to try to knot a pearl necklace tomorrow. Thanks for such a great video!

[@davidhill1220]

Wonderful tutorial Thank you Patricia

[@ZebraJenn]

I went to the store and managed to find a combination pack with many different silk thread sizes, and I found the knot cover you used as well as magnetic clasp. thanks again. my trip to the store was much less confusing.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Wonderful. 👏👍

[@Maria.Dos.Reis.Coutinho]

Boa Noite! Parabéns pelo seu trabalho. Eu Amei o teu Colar. Ficou Belissimo. Arrasou 😇 😍 😍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@madamzzaj]

Excellent demonstration. Thank you.

[@annastearn2992]

As always, clear easy instructions xxx

[@maggiehamilton6528]

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[@SuzieAdvi]

Thanks for this video. I feel as if I could actually string my own pearls now. Just need to order one of those knotting tools. :)

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Suzie Adv You are so welcome Suzie. Let me know how you do. It is really easy once you get started. Thanks so much for watching.

[@katherinesantangelo978]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@sandymallard2571]

Thanks Liz, you make it look so easy, I shall have to try your method out one day.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Sandy Mallard You are so welcome, Sandy. It is very easy.

[@mangaldeepjanasevatrust9035]

Making It Easy with Liz l

[@irinachervinsky4961]

Thanks very nice explanation and video...!!!

[@komisobaba]

Love this, Thank you!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

I do repeat the steps many times so you can work with me instead of stopping and rewinding. This is very quick and easy.

[@lizzy-folksongsscottis4518]

Great Tut Liz. Simply explained at the right pace & zoom ins. Thank you from another Liz ;)

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you Liz for your feedback. I appreciate your watching my channel.

[@maggiesutherland4598]

Thanks! Much more informative than a certain company's video! 😄

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Gotta love that! Thanks so much for watching.

[@123lymari]

Thank you very much for this video Liz!! I have a Tahitian pearl necklace and a green jade beaded necklace that broke a while ago and haven't been able to fix.. :( I took them to a fine jewelry store to get re-knotted, but they charge "by the inch" which comes out to a fortune of money!! I'm a little scared to try doing it myself but I'm going to give it a try anyway... Wish me luck!! Thanks again!! :D

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Lymari Lopez Hi Lymari. Thanks so much for watching. Don't be afraid...get yourself some cheap glass pearls and practice with them first. I can't tell you how many times I was almost finished and screwed it up and had to start all over again. Good Luck!

[@777DVB]

I like this it's really instructive 👍👍📿

[@wendyannh]

This is a terrific video that actually shows how to hold the thread and beads to actually be able to use this thing! I bought one a while back but couldn't figure it out from the included instructions. I'm going to go dig it out and give it another shot with your video. Doesn't it get a bit ungainly as you make progress on a longer necklace, though? As a side note, thank you for having such a nice, neat manicure! So many people make videos like this with clearly no attention to their fingernails, and no apparent awareness of what their hands will look like close up in a video, and a lot of them are pretty gross to watch just because of that ;-)

[@makingiteasywithliz]

+wendyannh Thank you so much for watching and for your kind feedback. Yes, it can become a handful when the necklace gets long. Regarding my nails, funny you say that because when I owned my bead store and taught jewelry making, my nails always looked horrible because I was always working with dirty wire and metal. I decided to do a video from my store with no manicure and even stated that I did need one when I got a comment from Russia about how unkept my nails were and that she couldn't take me serious as an artist. Well, from that day on I always make sure my nails look good. LOL

[@1015SaturdayNight]

wendyannh I just made a long necklace using this method. It does slow you down, but it works. I found when it got really long, it helped to sit my tool down and not to pick it up until time to stick it into the loop to do its thing. Before that, I need my hands to focus on getting the strand through the loop. Good luck :)

[@terrischmitt7367]

This is a great video, thank you so much for sharing your method. BTW, I thought your nails are beautiful!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you Terri.

[@Hh11873]

Wonderful presentation. Loved it!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you, Henrietta

[@makingiteasywithliz]

+Irina Chervinsky Thank you Irina, I appreciate that. Thanks for watching and for commenting.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

+Endeavoring Mama Right on! Just take your time and remember it's OK if you don't get it right the first time...I have had to start over many times. Thank you for watching.

[@caso1221]

thanks!! you d o great tutorials!!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you so much. That means a lot to me.

[@caso1221]

you are a great teacher.. i am starting with kumihino and your tutorials are the best! thanks again

[@makingiteasywithliz]

caso1221 I just released a knew Kumihimo video for another beaded Kumihimo technique kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpKYgH15jbVgrLM

[@user-ni7pz4bq3m]

nice

[@LuulyNPham]

Hi Liz, your tutorials are so great. I was making jewelry with my little girl (8 yrs) on your instructions. Now I want to make a pearl strand for my mom in law (63 yrs). I wanna ask what's the size of the pearls you were using in this video? and may you have a hint on what size of pearl would be appropriate for women at my mom's age? Thank you very much.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

+Luuly N. Pham Thank you so much for watching and for the kind compliment. I think those are 8mm pearls. 6-8mm pearls are a nice size for a traditional looking strand of pearls.

[@billynage]

What would you recommend for a very long string of aurora borealis beads? Whatever they're strung with now has gotten somewhat hard and the beads don't drape any more. I don't think they need to be individually knotted. Thank you for posting this video it was very informative. If I ever have pearls to restring I will definitely use your method with the tool.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Billy Nage Thank you Billy for watching. I would knot them. To get a drapy result, knotting is great for any kind of beads.

[@lindalund1517]

iF YOU SQUEEZE THE GLUE TUBE,M WHEN YOU'RE FINISHED, SQUEEZE THE TUBE OPPOSITE, THE GLUE WILL THEN RETRACT INSIDE THE TUBE. SO IF YOU ARE SQUEEZING WITH THE LETTERS ON THE TUBE, SQUEEZE THE OPPOSITE OF THE LETTERS, IT WILL SNEAK INSIDE, SO YOU WON'T HAVE EXTRA GLUE DRIPPING.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Linda Lund Thanks for the great tip but unfortunately that does not work on the GS Hypo Cement tube...I tried.

[@rachelwalsh1388]

What size were the pearls? Great video, thanks Liz... wonderful! 💋 💕

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Hi Rachel, thanks so much for watching. I believe those pearls are 8mm.

[@cecimartinez3834]

nice.....but no speack inglish....."donde compro la pinza o ahuja para hacer nudo....y el hilo de seda??"...thanks..

[@coldcynic2213]

Where can I buy pearls and supplies?

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you for watching. You will have to check the Internet. Pearls are something you will want to buy from a reputable source or you can use glass pearls. The ones in the video are Swarovski glass pearls.

[@roanapo3339]

Thats so neat and simple. Thanks for sharing. Please where you do buy that tool from? Thankyou Cheers 😍

[@makingiteasywithliz]

If you have a bead store, if not, Amazon is my go-to. Try "pearl knotting tool" or "easy knotter" in your search.

[@PositiveImagesPhoto]

Very low resolution, cant see close detail. it pixelates. maybe re-shoot it with proper video settings... Informative but cant see detail.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Steve Reed Did you try changing your quality setting?

[@PositiveImagesPhoto]

Making It Easy with Liz The titles are sharp, the ad is sharp but when your video comes on the re-knotting tool has "jaggie's" or serrated step sides. My iPad will show 1080p but your video is about 480i. I'm not slamming you, it's an informative video, just replace it with the correct resolution. I realize you are a bead person not a video person. I am a video person and I found your video for my wife. Just upload the proper resolution and replace this one, write down your settings and use them for future uploads. Easy peasy 😄

[@divamother9876]

I have a Macbook air and see her video very well . I have watched it and have no knowledge of pixel for am a registered Nurse but can suggest maybe you fix it to see it with your ipad.. Without offending you, Just an idea btw . I asked a friend if she could see the video and She had no resolution problem although She was no video expert nor bead neither. My friend was able to do a necklace. with Liz's video. Best regards.

[@pearlbubbles6885]

Is it easier to use the tool? I will not give up I really want to do this!!! Thank you

[@irinafiruti]

And if you want to make a necklace, any idea where to buy good quality round cultured pearls? Thank you.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Irina Firuti On the Internet, no. When I had my store, I went to Vegas every year to hand pick my pearls. There is a bead show every spring for a week in Vegas, end of May into June. Pearls and the Internet can be disappointment.

[@elainesilva1966]

Thank you for this tutorial! Where can I buy online this knotting tool?

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Try Amazon or Google it.

[@MARIADEJESUSSANCHEZDERON-dl1iu]

Buenas tarde hable menos x favor

[@mutanterable]

Chubop

[@makingiteasywithliz]

+Ros-Marie Olsson I'm not sure what that means...I hope it's a good thing. Thanks for watching.

[@jajanesaddictions]

arrrg.. It's killing me knowing Julia needs to peeeee! lol . Great video.. good girl, you get a snack!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Ah...actually, Julia just whines when I don't pay attention to her...she's my spoiled baby. Thanks for watching ja jane.

[@jajanesaddictions]

Oh, I forgot to say how great the video is. I really learned a lot from it. I also enjoyed it. Thanks!