How to tie elastic bracelets - most secure knot!

[@CaptRennard]

Excellent tutorial! Very simple and super effective. After procrastinating for 13 years, I now have repaired my garnet bracelet. Many thanks!

[@sunghoeeebnd]

Girlllll 13yrs?!😭😭

[@KAl-vf1dz]

I’m in AWE of your procrastination level 🫣💀💀🤣

[@JiezlykrystleTocayon]

13 YRS!!!???

[@aliciahopkins9686]

Ive been struggling with keeping my eleastics tight for ages. So glad I decided to look again for tips. I was getting the knots but the extra steps you adviced made a huge difference. Thanks!

[@knotqueen]

Excellent! Glad my video is helpful 🌻

[@mandirose6725]

After a few tries I got it. It does actually create a tight knot that I've not yet been able to pull apart. (Seriously trying to here lol. Thank you thank you. This is heaven sent

[@knotqueen]

Excellent!! So glad my video was helpful!! Elastic knots can be so tricky ✨🌻

[@luvhlyflora]

what i did when it kept breaking, put some clear nail polish and it was a bit more secure, i pulled it though while putting the nail polish. hope this helped a bit for some people whos bracelets keep breaking!

[@knotqueen]

Yes that would work better than nothing! But nail polish/super glue can be brittle, the jewellery glue has a bit of ‘flex’ to it so is better but you can use other things if you don’t have any jewellery glue available! 💫🌻

[@luvhlyflora]

​@@knotqueen yeahh it also depends on the string! 💞

[@herjelynricafort5011]

❤​@@knotqueen

[@susanmorgan647]

Thank you so much.

[@Oh_yesiamanoob]

Can we use glue?

[@burplejones]

FINALLY a tutorial that works! i struggle with tying knots so much you’re so amazing for being clear omg u dont even know

[@knotqueen]

Wow! Thanks for your lovely comment!! So glad my video was helpful and you are able to make string bracelets!! Yay!! Happy bracelet making 🌻✨

[@pennybergmen8933]

Yep Everyone can string no one shows how to knot properly! Thank you! VERY helpful!!

[@wcfries9484]

You were the first result and I'm betting the best when I looked for tips on this topic. Thank you so much!

[@BUGMOTH]

Im literally the WORST when it comes to being able to follow tutorials on little things like this, but i managed to follow this one in only three tries, thank you!

[@knotqueen]

Yippee! Glad it was helpful! 💫

[@cocoagirl7921]

I haven't touched my beads in ages, but my toddler niece is obsessed with little stretchy bracelets so I'm gonna crack out my old kit and see about adding to her collection 😁

[@knotqueen]

Great idea! I always think - bracelets won’t change the world but the girls who wear them will! Have fun 🤩🌻

[@asmoki]

I've spent the last eternity attempting to re-tie a bracelet that a friend gifted me, this tutorial saved my life, thank you!

[@knotqueen]

Yay! I’m so glad my video was helpful and you can wear your special bracelet again! 🌻💫

[@pepperminkk]

HELLO i recently went back to beading and this knot tutorial was super helpful! had to practise a little as i didn’t close the gap well at the start. but I’ve got it now :D BIG THANK YOU ❣️

[@knotqueen]

Yay!! So glad it was helpful! Thanks for your lovely feedback 🌼

[@Nashtoon_]

thank you so much for making this!! every other tutorials have way too much yap, but you got straight to the point and i understood completely

[@knotqueen]

Oh this makes me happy! So glad you enjoyed my video! Thanks for taking the time to share that with me 💫

[@VillagerNewsNetwork]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!! It helped me with making friendship bracelets so much so that I have made like 30 hahaha 😆 🎉

[@knotqueen]

That’s awesome!! Haha go you!! Glad my video was helpful 🌻✨

[@averybrown1991]

Thank you so much for this vid! Every time my bracelets would snap and go everywhere. This helped a lot, thank you!

[@violetaa30]

Samee 😅

[@toniarmstrong586]

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” ‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭KJV‬‬“ “Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that heareth my word, and believeth on HIM that sent ME, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.” ‭‭John‬ ‭5‬:‭24‬ ‭KJV‬‬ “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the LORD;” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭3‬:‭19‬ ‭KJV‬‬ Repent of your sins and be saved!! JESUS CHRIST died for our sins, so that we could have eternal life! JESUS CHRIST is our Lord and Savior! Repent of your sins and be saved!! JESUS CHRIST is our LORD and SAVIOR and HE loves you There is absolutely nothing more important in your life right now than making sure that you know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Please don't die without knowing Jesus Christ!

[@knotqueen]

Excellent so glad it was helpful!! Happy bracelet making 🌻💫

[@NohemyLazo-q7d]

Wow, thank you, before I couldn't tie it, but when i try this, at the first time it came out, now I can tie up mi bracelets, thank you so much.

[@knotqueen]

Excellent! So glad it was helpful 💫🌻

[@lindahobster7480]

I’ve tried so many knots but they all come open after a short time

[@knotqueen]

Hope this one helps! It’s all in the pulling it tight after you’ve tied it. Good luck 🌻

[@marjeketchum1630]

After doing the square knot shown in video, knot the 2 ends together as you would knot a balloon, getting it as close to the square knot as possible.

[@lamtran4268]

Add a bit of glue at the end of the knot it will stop it from getting loose

[@paulinag3545]

Mine keeps popping as well

[@marjeketchum1630]

@@paulinag3545 try a square knot, then knot like a balloon. Pull tight with each.

[@alohaarianna]

I have never tried that kind of knot before! I will have to try it out next time I make bracelets.

[@knotqueen]

Good luck! Thanks for watching 💫

[@AagnaMary]

Want a tip idk if it'll work for u But I use clear nail polish and put it in the knot so it stays there tightly Your welcome 🤗

[@samz2004-4]

Here’s a really good tip: If you have some super glue, preferably in a small tube, then sit that onto your knot, so that it won’t come undone

[@The_TreeEyes12]

I use clear nail polish, works just fine too! (i use a surfeons not furst, for extra security, thej put nail polish! ^^)

[@EboniFaulkner]

I agree! Super glue is my secret ally in keeping my bracelets nice and secure. The jewelry glue is great as long as it sits for 12 hours in case you don't have super glue.

[@ems24441]

I used this tutorial when I was redoing my babies amber teething bracelet! Nice that it’s so secure and doesn’t have any sticky out bit of elastic to irritate her skin! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@incensemama450]

You should be careful as those are choking hazards.

[@baymoo]

after what seems like 84 years, I finally managed to tie a bracelet. I’ve given up so many times making these because I can never make it tight enough for it to stay but doubling the type of knot worked for the string that I used. I will be trying the bracelet glue method though because I don’t feel they’re secure enough in my opinion will be buying some at the craft store today. Will report back if the glue held up! ❤

[@mikudayo_biggest_fan3939]

has it worked??

[@zully.g]

Thank you ❤ my little one starting his business and you saved us. Blessings

[@knotqueen]

Oh so glad my video is helpful! Good luck to your little one 🌻✨

[@ariannasv22]

Been wanting to make my own tila bracelets since theyre so expensive, this gave me some confidence :)

[@knotqueen]

Excellent! Glad it was helpful 💫

[@CarmillaKnits]

I'm sure you have helped so many swifties hahah! Thanks, that was a great tutorial :)

[@tiredfrog308]

You’re a legend, thank you so much! As a visual learner, I really appreciate how you showed each step clearly. Your voiceover was also super useful and straightforward, which is invaluable to a total rookie such as myself. (:

[@knotqueen]

Oh thanks for your lovely feedback! So glad my video was helpful! 🌻✨

[@SurjalalGurumayumSharma]

This help me soo much i was struggling with bracelat knots soo much that my elastic thread was finishing tysm for this video

[@knotqueen]

Excellent! Glad my video is helpful 💫🌻

[@aysetumlu4497]

Omg this really changed my jewelry game :)) thanks a lot !!!

[@xianbaja5895]

Thank you so much!!!! I have been looking for videos to help me out but none of theme works I tried everything I tied so many knots tell my hands are red but it doesn’t work the nuts still get loose till I stumbled by your video then I watched it and then finally I finally made a bracelet by my own THANK YOU SO MUCH❤❤❤!!!

[@knotqueen]

Oh this is so cool! So glad my video is helpful and you were able to make a secure bracelet! These knots can be tricky! 🌻✨

[@Hi_ILL_0999]

This is how I tie my bracelets too!! It's very helpful also very secure!!

[@knotqueen]

Excellent! Glad my video was helpful and you are making bracelets yay 🌻✨

[@Hi_ILL_0999]

@@knotqueen yes, I love making bracelets!!

[@alenaromashka8715]

I've watched many videos and that's the best knot for small beads! ❤ Thank you for sharing!

[@knotqueen]

Excellent! 💫

[@debbieschroeder6567]

Thank you for your easy to follow instructions. I have watched dozens of these videos and yours is the only clear visual of making a secure knot.

[@knotqueen]

That is very cool! Thanks for the feedback. So glad it was helpful 💫

[@wigglyfluffy2330]

wow i cant believe i finally could find a sturdy knot for my necklace. thank you very much

[@knotqueen]

Excellent! Glad it was helpful 💫🌻

[@Rh3asfann]

After the first 2 steps of the video my bracelet was already secure ty

[@knotqueen]

Yay!! Thanks for taking the time to comment! So glad my video was helpful and you made a secure bracelet! 🌻✨

[@moondive4ever]

Incredible. Thank you so much. Easy stuff now.

[@knotqueen]

Glad it was helpful! 🌼

[@sunnyb8188]

Thanks so much for this! Brilliant tip to use an awl to stop the knot from misbehaving! 👌👏🙂

[@knotqueen]

Glad it was helpful! 🌻✨

[@EboniFaulkner]

Thank you for this tutorial! The extra tips made such a difference! Bless you! ❤

[@knotqueen]

Aww thanks! So glad my video was helpful! Thanks for watching 🌻✨

[@ChibisTreasures]

Thank you so much for this video! It was so easy to follow and also solved my problem of the bracelet becoming too loose while trying to tie the knot! I'm just starting out on Etsy and was REALLY struggling with the knots coming undone. This one actually feels sturdy!

[@knotqueen]

Excellent! This makes me soo happy! Glad my video was helpful. These knots can be tricky! Quality cord makes a big difference too. Good luck with the new venture! 💫🌻

[@Kia-0-]

I stretch it without a pin and it still works!, you can also just tie it 2 times that way,thats what i do because i dont thinks its secure

[@foryujin4117]

this is so helpful darling!!! thank you so much

[@knotqueen]

Yay! Glad it was helpful 💫🌻

[@kolitiokada9825]

Hey Knot Queen! Awesome video and technique! Very concise & thorough, great explanations!

[@knotqueen]

Thank you so much! So glad my video is helpful 🌼

[@HabiburRahman-gc7qe]

Thank you so much! You dont know how much this helped with me tieing bracelets! Thank you,Thank you,THANK YOU!!!!❤❤❤

[@tsmeman63]

To be absolutely sure I won’t loose beads in case the bracelet breaks, I take 2,5 times the length of a single cord and go though all the beads a second time (I’ve got a head stopper before the first bead, or the cord through it 3 times when I put it on the cord). When I tie the knots as in this video, I wrap it around the first cord too. I use glue for the knot as well (Bondic dries in seconds with black light). If a bracelet breaks, it’s never on the knot.

[@knotqueen]

Good tips! 💫

[@moonchild1772]

How do you go through them a second time, without just having the beads go off the string?

[@scottlemurianboxer]

I've watched so many videos and couldn't get any of them right?! 😔 YOUR video is the ONLY 1 I could finally make A crystal bracelet with! FINALLY!!.😂 I watched it maybe 30 times but I still got it!!!.my bracelet is Kambaba jasper and K2 crystal (Granite & Azurite)...I struggle with learning new things , reading, my whole life. But I was able to use your video still out of about 10 others I tried. THANK YOU

[@knotqueen]

Excellent!! Your bracelet sounds beautiful! So glad you stuck at it, elastic knots can be so tricky - so keep practicing and having fun making bracelets 🌻✨

[@BeanieBooSafari]

Very, very helpful. Thank you! 😁✨

[@knotqueen]

Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it 🌻

[@gloomyzz]

It helped so much! Tysm ur a life saver

[@knotqueen]

Excellent! Glad you enjoyed my vid 🌻💫

[@XxZombieQueenxX-k7z]

Omg thank youu!!! I tried making bracelets but the knot kept on coming undone ill be sure to do this now instead :)

[@Coder567]

Finally! Alhamdullilah it works Thanks girlie... love you

[@knotqueen]

Glad you enjoyed my video! Thanks for watching 🌻✨

[@tamaralvieira4444]

Thank you 😂I struggled Soo many times

[@knotqueen]

Glad I could help! 💫

[@sammoss5310]

Thank you so much! Every time i have tied a knot, it would slowly come undone…this really helped

[@knotqueen]

So glad it was helpful!! 🌻✨

[@itsreal4738]

Thank you so much! I've never replaced the elastic on a bracelet before and the old elastic just failed, this was a super helpful guide.

[@knotqueen]

Yay! So glad it was helpful 🌻

[@Skyset_angel]

🌸🌼THANK YOU SO MUCH!! ❤❤❤❤ so easy and less frustrating for beginner beaders

[@knotqueen]

Excellent! So glad it was helpful 🌻

[@rociosanchez5260]

Gracias por compartir saludos desde México

[@mvntxieeYT]

tysm ive been struggling for so long!! new sub

[@knotqueen]

Yay! Welcome and so glad my video was helpful for you! Happy bracelet making 🌻✨

[@just_fell_short7206]

This worked amazingly! New Orleans n2 isn’t ready for these bracelets I’m bringing ❤

[@knotqueen]

Yay! So glad my video was helpful for you! Have fun!! 🌻✨

[@user-ee1et2pm1z]

I so needed the help, the knots were winning lol

[@knotqueen]

Haha they can be super frustrating!! Good luck 💫🌻

[@jayleens_alt10]

I just used this for my bracelet I'm praying this helped me 😔🙏 (it did)

[@knotqueen]

Excellent! So glad it was helpful 🌻✨

[@axolotlswithroblox]

Thank you I’m new to making 🦋✨bracelets✨🦋

[@knotqueen]

Excellent! So glad my video is helpful, you are going to have so much fun making bracelets! 🌻✨

[@jennifermobley3086]

This is how I do my knots and the same glue I use!! ❤

[@L_oliviarodrigosbiggestfan]

I skip the pin step and it still works :)

[@knotqueen]

Yes! Just a tip that helps some. But that’s awesome 🌻✨

[@lauragassman7921]

I'm not even using it elastic type thread or whatever it's called, but I actually did it. Thank you so much.❤❤❤

[@knotqueen]

Excellent!! Glad my video was helpful 🌻✨

[@darinedina8140]

Any ideas of how to keep the beads from peeling whenever I make a bracelet the beads color would easily fade in no time

[@knotqueen]

Need better quality beads. If the colour is rubbing off, they are just coated and not good quality. Try a quality glass or gemstone bead. Good luck 💫

[@Cookie-p1r]

OMG! IT WORKED!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! 😊

[@knotqueen]

Haha yesss!!! So glad it was helpful 🌻✨

[@savi_illustrate]

Thank youu for your video!❤ I've been wonder how to secure it

[@knotqueen]

Glad I could help! 💫

[@izoraiza7169]

I used this when I needed to repair a bracelet my mom had that broke. I had the clear stretch cord to put the beads on so I did. I needed to figure out the knot for it so I watched this and did the knot. One of the beads had a hole that wasn't all the way through the bead and was glued so I had to drill a hole to fix the bead too. Whoever or whatever company made it made a mistake with it.

[@joseflowers1526]

This helped so much especially when u are making bracelets thank u so much u just got yourself a new subscriber ❤

[@knotqueen]

Aww welcome! Thanks for joining me! So glad my video was helpful 💫

[@blue_dog08001]

THANK YOU.🙌🏼

[@hananyounis2488]

Tysm this help me a lot now I can finally make bracelet 😁😁😁

[@knotqueen]

Excellent! Good luck 💫

[@RAKSHAN-d2x]

When I finally finished putting the beds together it always fell down u made me to make it thanks

[@forevermorealina]

I'm not sure why, but this is not working. I used 0.8 mm string and stretched it really good, and used seed beads and it didn't work. Do you know why? Thanks.

[@knotqueen]

Did you take a lot of time/care on gently pulling the knot tight? You need to really make sure the elastic is pulled through the knot a little to lock it in place. 0.8 is getting a bigger size of cord and the bigger it is, the harder it can be. I’d try a thinner thread if you have any (0.5mm or 0.7mm) or some elastic threads are better than others. My favourite is stretch magic. Keep trying though! Good luck 👍

[@wallys11000]

I always get glue on my fingers. I ordered crimp beads which I haven't tried yet thinking that might secure the knot. Didn't think there would be such a big learning curve on a stretch bracelet. ha

[@sarahcann6373]

im looking for that jewelry glue, where can i buy that?

[@knotqueen]

Any good jewellery making supplies store should have it. I’ve bought it on eBay before in a pinch though! 👍

[@barbarawilson9095]

Walmart

[@kimberlykoester8703]

I bought mine on Amazon!

[@HeyhiitsLiv]

When I tried this the first time I used a something to put in the middle of the two knots like u did and pulled it tight but it fell apart so then I tried doing it using the same steps but without using the toothpick in the middle and that worked so you don't need anything to be put in the middle you just pull the two knots together. Not sure how it worked for u but it definitely didn't work when I put the toothpick in and took it out and pulled. You mentioned it would be loose if you didn't put anything in the middle but that wasn't true for mine, not sure why

[@knotqueen]

It works without as well, if you pull it tight! Putting something in just helps to pull the knot down and the beads together so you don’t end up with a loose bracelet. Find what works for you and just lots of practice! All the best 🌻💫

[@Jessica_Loves_Hamsters92]

I prefer crystal tec, bc its literally impossible to break! But ur opinion! But what do u use? Id love to see what you prefer❤

[@knotqueen]

I love ‘stretch magic’ elastic. I’ve had some bracelets for 10 years and still going strong 👍

[@Jessica_Loves_Hamsters92]

@@knotqueen amazing!! Keep on going love!

[@itsbecagrace]

I've now seen this video and I'm able to do the first steps but I can't seem to make the elastic pull through the knot. I've tried a few times but I just can't seem to do that bit, any advice or anything I might be doing wrong? TIA

[@knotqueen]

What type of cord are you using? You might need to try a different type ✨

[@celesteamberbagley3996]

Fabulous advice, thank you. I'm going to have a go later today.

[@knotqueen]

Excellent! Good luck! 🌻

[@libbytseng2009]

thanks ! the coolest girl in lab used this to make me a bracelette

[@knotqueen]

Glad it was helpful 💫

[@MsUSA]

Thank you! This really helped

[@knotqueen]

Yay! So glad my video was helpful 🌻✨

[@aqu44mariii]

AHAHHHHHH TYTYTYTYTYTY SM FOR THIS TUT IT GENUINELY HELPED ALOT

[@knotqueen]

Yay! So glad it was helpful 🌻💫

[@mhm3970]

It's the best way I always do it so amazing ❤️💗

[@knotqueen]

So good! 💫

[@SonnyBoysWorld]

What make of elastic to you buy please? The one that I have breaks way too easily. Also what fabric glue do you use please? Thanks :)

[@knotqueen]

I use ‘Stretch magic elastic’ usually a 0.7mm. If I’m doing bigger, heavy beads I use a 1mm, but the bigger the elastic the harder it is to tie! The glue is ‘hypo cement jewellery glue’ Have fun 🌻✨

[@SonnyBoysWorld]

@@knotqueenthanks so much

[@Accnews_]

Hi what brand it used it? Tks

[@knotqueen]

This is ‘stretch magic’ elastic cord. Good luck 👍

[@Accnews_]

@@knotqueen thank You 😊

[@stonethrowingdevils]

thank you for the precise and clear explanation

[@shiningjust4u]

how much extra string do you usually leave behind for tying the knot?

[@knotqueen]

I use 25cm of elastic! I don’t like to waste much! If you need a little extra to hold onto, 30cm will be good and only a little more waste. Good luck

[@sap1975]

I’m trying to make a stretch bracelet for 9 inch wrist that I have; how much stretch cord should I have to start with? 14”?

[@AimeeJordan]

What brand glue do you use? I gave up when my knots failed twice.

[@knotqueen]

Hypo cement jewellery glue. Also make sure you are using a quality elastic cord and thinner cords are easier than thicker cords. Good luck keep practicing! 🌻✨

[@michellebirdwell9430]

Can you share what mm and brand/type of elastic you're using? I can't seem to get this knot to stay secure with the thicker clear type (almost like a fishing line but stretchy) but the more elastic string type works better.

[@knotqueen]

The bigger the elastic the harder it is to secure a knot. I use 1mm elastic for bigger beads but this is harder than 0.7mm elastic which I use for beads up to about 6mm. Hope this helps 🌻

[@AmireAzamom]

شكرا شكرا كتيييييير لك انتي للفضاء وانت الاحسن❤❤

[@Eva_17_8]

Where do you have the glue from?

[@lightletters.]

This really help me big time‼️

[@knotqueen]

Excellent! 🌻💫

[@greeniscoollol]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! ❤❤❤

[@knotqueen]

🌻💫🤩

[@vegastephany3141]

What kind of cord is this?

[@knotqueen]

Stretch magic elastic cord 👍 0.7mm is the best or 1mm if you are using big or heavy beads 🌻

[@acatita2]

how long should the string be? starting to make mine for the eras tour :)

[@knotqueen]

About 25-30cm. 25 if you really don’t want to waste any elastic. Have fun 🤩

[@ssigler87]

My husband & I are in dentistry (& my outdoorsman dad taught me knots since age 6), & we have never failed so miserably at knots with this blasted material… still no luck after watching this & your other videos many times. Tried other knots. Could it be the .8 Crystal Tec bracelet material?

[@knotqueen]

Absolutely could be the cord! The bigger it is, the harder it is to secure as well but some cords are just better than others. You could try a 0.5mm cord and then work up, but pay extra attention to pulling the knot right after/working some of the cord through the knot. Good luck! 🌻👍

[@Onimacle7]

I thought I was the only one still failing

[@Lifewariana]

Can i also use beads and not this type of braclet?❤❤

[@knotqueen]

Sure! This is just to show the knot that works best 👍

[@RuiAnimates]

So how long would the string have to be, bc when I tried it, the string became way too small

[@kikidimitraka9776]

Ελληνικοί υπότιτλοι παρακαλω ..!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnhall8473]

Great instructional video. Thanks!

[@knotqueen]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful 💫

[@CindyParker56]

I have heard from other crafters that glue can degrade the stretch cord over time...have you experienced that?

[@knotqueen]

No I haven’t noticed that it happens any faster with glue, but elastic does degrade over time anyway. I usually get a few years use out of a bracelet though! 🌻✨

[@Unknownsprites]

It keeps coming lose for me, am i doing something wrong?

[@knotqueen]

No, it just takes time and practice! Keep trying and figuring out what works for you. You might need to try a different brand of elastic or just focus more on gently pulling the knot after. I still have bracelets I break while tying sometimes though! Or they don’t stay tight so you have to keep working them longer. Keep practicing and you will find what works for you and your elastic and then these things will happen much less. Good luck 🌻✨

[@Unknownsprites]

@@knotqueen alr thanks

[@urrrrrrrrrrrie6265]

Thanks! This actually works!

[@camille-i2o]

Great video - thank you so much. How many milimeters should a bead be, to be able to hide a knot inside?

[@knotqueen]

Glad you enjoyed it! It really depends on the size of the hole, and size thread you are using. If you are using 0.5mm thread for example you need a hole at least 1mm wide to fit a knot made with 0.5mm thread. 0.7mm thread and 1mm thread knots are even bigger (usually about double the thread size for the knot) so really depends more on the hole/thread size, not the bead. Hope this helps 💫