Jewelry Making - 7 Top Cord Knotting Tips and Tricks

Jewelry Making Tips - 7 Top Cord Knotting Tricks
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Jewelry making with knotted waxed cord is one of my favorite things to do. I love the casual nature and simplicity of the finished piece, plus I find knotting cord to be very relaxing!
In this video, I share 7 of my top tips and tricks for making knotted cord jewelry, including how to figure out how much cord you need, how to make double knots, and how to prevent frayed ends.
More Cord Knotting Tutorials and Tips: ➤ • Cord Knotting Tutorials
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[@fancifulfilly]

Jessica, this is the best tutorial I have seen online, hands down. You explain clearly, (you also speak clearly) and the video quality is superb--it shows everything you do up close and unobstructed, so there's no guesswork after viewing it. A++++ !

[@cmagirl78]

Although I agree that waxing your cord is helpful, I find it doesn't prevent the fraying of the cord at the end which can become a headache when trying to slide your bead on. I find a tea light to be my best friend. I simply do a diagonal cut at the end of the cording or string allow some wax to melt in the tealight and dip the cut end in the wax and wipe off the excess with your fingers. This both prevents fraying and causes the end to become stiffer thereby allowing for easier stringing of your beads. Thank you for your wonderful tutorial as you provide some great info including the dreaded dirty word of math😞!

[@cathyj.1654]

Took my first head knitting class today and my local bead shop. It was nice to pick up these tips after my instruction today. Thanks so much for being here for us newbies!

[@kristin88marie]

I was getting so frustrated and discouraged trying to figure out how to double knot. To the point where I wanted to give up. Thank you so much!! I needed this! ♡

[@lisalemire1197]

Really clear, simple instructions - thank you!

[@sass2387]

So glad I watched this. Thank you so much.

[@sisteryaya24]

This is the most thorough knotting tutorial I have seen yet. Thanks so very much for breaking it all the way down for us!

[@cloudysboutique5963]

Thanks for the very helpful video, Jessica! It had just the right information I needed. I like how concise your videos are!

[@baileysboutique5343]

Great video! Very well done and professional with quality content!

[@dawnmichelle7988]

I really enjoyed your video. That was very useful. I did t know any of that info before I watched. Thanks.

[@JewelryTutorialHQ]

Thanks so much Dawn, that's great to hear! Thanks for stopping in to say hello :)

[@pamelaklemp5615]

Very nice tutorial video. I enjoyed your straightforward presentation keeping on topic and then moving directly to next-steps throughout the video. Question please: when using larger, heavier beads would you use thin flex wire or strong braided threads? I'm making a 26 inch beaded Endless Necklace using 16mm Black Onyx Beads and 18mm Hand Carved Red Coral Beads. All beads are natural products. I can also use Coral Rondel Beads as spacers of needed to secure the large beads better. I'm new to beading so any advice is appreciated greatly. I just found your KZbin channel this evening and like it very much!

[@JewelryTutorialHQ]

Hi Pamela! Welcome :) If you want to use flexible beading wire I would suggest not using anything less than 49 strands in the thickest size that will fit through all your beads and make sure you allow for some movement when you crimp it. In other words, instead of crimping the ends with the necklace laid out straight, curl it around and THEN crimp so it's not strung too tightly. As for strong braided threads, I'm not entirely sure what you mean but something like a strong thick knotting cord (nylon / polyester / satin) would porably work for this type of necklace, and that would probably be my personal preference...Although I should say I haven't tried it with beads that large before. I hope that helps! Happy Beading 🤗

[@pamelaklemp5615]

@@JewelryTutorialHQ Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. Yes, I too, believe that knotting cord in Silk might be my best option. I envision the final necklace being akin to a large Pearl Stand Necklace, heavier of course, but that's the classic look I'm looking to achieve and mostlikely will Pearl Knot between each bead Thanks again! You're the Best 😊. In the 1960s and 1970s we wore large heavy Beads made from Semi-precious natural stones and they were oftentimes stung like Pearl Strand Necklaces. Fingers crossed 🤞 🙏 😀 ☺ 😊

[@blossomandinspire]

Thank you so much for sharing these tips! I was having a serious struggle with knots😅 My friend @MitchMartin29 recommend your channel and this specific video to help me out and I’m so grateful to her and you 😊 I’ve subscribed and will continue the sharing of your channel.

[@jaxguy52]

Your tutorials are excellent. Thanks

[@JewelryTutorialHQ]

Very kind of you to say, Royce! Thank you so much!

[@SunshineLeclair]

thanks a bunch, great tips!!! Donna

[@KK38789]

Thank you.

[@lizsutton8474]

Really great info! Thankyou!

[@JewelryTutorialHQ]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for stopping by to say hello!

[@nirmalamasih4403]

👍Your explanation is v.nice, please tell the name of that tool ,i tried to put a knot near to bead, but i could not, thanks.

[@1FrenchMermaid]

Great tips!

[@joyceswain2241]

Awesome. I learned something. Thank you. But I still have a question. Am a 5 mos. new to making friendship bracelets . When I follow reading instruction of making a bracelet. when I do the knots I don't know whether to pull right or left.

[@kellyharrington2949]

Really appreciate you sharing this info. I didn't even know what an awl was! My frustration tolerance is quite low (smile) and your tips should help with that...

[@all7kinds]

Thank you for your video

[@ana61782]

Thanks so much I love this video and is really useful thanks again

[@artbynasrin]

Great video thanks for teaching useful steps❤️❤️

[@peggyneer]

Great tutorial, thank you.

[@JewelryTutorialHQ]

+Peggy Neer I'm so glad you enjoyed it - thanks so much for stopping by to say hello :)

[@lesleybartlett4532]

thank you this has been a great help along with the maths !!!!!!!! it is starting to make sense x x x

[@JewelryTutorialHQ]

+Lesley Bartlett Awesome! I'm so glad to hear it! I had to come up with a system because I kept messing up, lol. It's really not too difficult I guess if you just break it down!

[@MrPavers66]

Yay - great video - thanks so much!

[@JewelryTutorialHQ]

Thanks so much, Len! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for visiting!

[@gingercatz]

great tips thank you

[@JewelryTutorialHQ]

gingercatz Thanks! Glad you enjoyed them :)

[@marlapollock5071]

Thanks❌⭕️

[@alidaJB]

Great info thank you! Especially loved the tip on making larger knots.

[@galefreeman1356]

"AHHHHHHHHH! MATH!!" Too funny and I can so relate...