Bead Knotting Explained - Methods, Tools, and More!

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  • @karenlynch4000
    @karenlynch4000 2 роки тому +131

    It's important to note that Griffin silk cord must be pre-stretched before use. It can stretch several inches once the weight of the beads is added, and the project ends up with a millimeter or two of space between each bead and each knot within a few days or a week of completion. I taught bead knotting by the tweezer method at a bead store for several years and I guarantee this is really crucial.
    Just unwind the whole card, anchor one end to anything stable, and pull on the thread (not the needle) until all the card dents are gone, and the cord no longer retracts when you let go.

    • @arieltheisen9325
      @arieltheisen9325 2 роки тому +12

      Thank you for sharing this. I am just getting into knotting and sincerely appreciate it.

    • @SashasRevenge
      @SashasRevenge 2 роки тому +5

      Thank you for telling us about this.👍🏼❤️ This is really good to know!

    • @joan-mariacbrooks
      @joan-mariacbrooks 2 роки тому +5

      Many thanks for this info. I have a lot of this silk cord but didn't start using it until recently.

    • @FourJaysFour
      @FourJaysFour Рік тому +2

      Thx for sharing your knowledge

    • @gwenclarke506
      @gwenclarke506 Рік тому +1

      Hey there, new to this method of heading using cordage (I’m used to the clear nylon non-stretch stuff), does what you’re saying also apply to that twisted nylon cordage that’s very similar looking to what’s in the video here? :)

  • @lynsixty
    @lynsixty 2 роки тому +22

    I have been creating and selling jewelry for many years. I never could successfully use tweezers until I came upon your video! I thank you. And my 66 year old hands thank you too!

  • @yolopattli
    @yolopattli Рік тому +15

    This is the BEST tutorial for the knot, thank you for being clear and to the point !

  • @marilynpeters9028
    @marilynpeters9028 Рік тому +15

    Glad that you agreed that using tweezers is your favorite method. I teach pearl knotting and use bent nose tweezers with which you can grab the cord by the very tip allowing the knot to be closer to the bead.

  • @jasonharris9797
    @jasonharris9797 Рік тому +4

    Lots of tips for the beginner (like me). Thanks for the thorough video, that wasn't overwhelming at under 25 minutes. Liked and saved.

  • @tattoofthesun
    @tattoofthesun 2 роки тому +81

    FYI on turquoise for everyone watching: Turquoise is naturally a 4-6 on the Mohs scale- not too hard and so it’s usually stabilized which means it’s steeped in acrylic and / or epoxy and that process hardens it and emboldens the color. Natural turquoise beads are expensive and only come from reputable people who’d advertise it big. Most turquoise at the stores like Michaels - it’s dyed howelite.

    • @joan-mariacbrooks
      @joan-mariacbrooks 2 роки тому +5

      Thank you for this info! I bought my turquoise only from gem & bead shows and have a Persian Blue piece, one that's Egyptian turquoise and what purports to be Native turquoise.

    • @SashasRevenge
      @SashasRevenge 2 роки тому +6

      Hey, thanks for this information about turquoise and the of stabilising. I often hear those who sale the “real” turquoise, speak of this with distain and I wondered why. 👍🏼

    • @jasminepetal3972
      @jasminepetal3972 2 роки тому +1

      Oh totally i think its oretty obvious whats howlite and whats turquoise tho

    • @calypso_lazuli
      @calypso_lazuli Рік тому +7

      True turquoise stones are going to have the distinct color/s (which can range from greenish to green-blue to bluish to greenish-brown), they can be found in a variety of different unrelated species of stones but the main reason they’re expensive is because the color/s in combination with copper and the conditions in nature to achieve the color/s have to be right… it’s a very difficult stone to replicate by synthetic means which is why the fake versions look so “fake”, i.e., dyed howlite. The Egyptian variety is one of the most expensive for obvious reasons of shortages through extensive mining.

  • @Hirst17
    @Hirst17 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much, making a bracelet for my 84yr old mother, so so helpful😊

  • @alteredcontext
    @alteredcontext 2 роки тому +21

    As someone just starting out, this was incredibly helpful! Thank you very much!

  • @MamaSoValley
    @MamaSoValley 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for all the great info! I was a hardcore wire beader for years, but got preoccupied with other things and my beads just sat in boxes. Now my mom and I have dusted off the cases, sorted our treasures, and we’re ready to take our gemstones to a higher level with hand-knotting. I have been excited to get started, but I honestly had no idea how. Thank you for helping me find my way. 😁

  • @mindlesslexi6937
    @mindlesslexi6937 9 місяців тому

    I have never been able to properly knot despite having been shown multiple times, but having you show the process in 1st person camera has helped me immensely and I actually managed to properly knot my first bead necklace
    Thank you so much for the video

  • @LeChatsMother
    @LeChatsMother 4 місяці тому +1

    This is the best tutorial on properly using the Beadalon pearl knotting tool I've seen. Thank you!

  • @yvette_is_Mamacado
    @yvette_is_Mamacado 5 місяців тому

    FINALLY!!!! I've watched so many tutorials on this beating tool and here I am, lots of wasted time later, now figuring it out THANKS TO YOU!!!! NOW I CAN GET ON WITH MY WORK!!! 😂 Seriously, thank you very very much 💗

  • @SabineOh
    @SabineOh 5 місяців тому +2

    I thought I’d love the last 2 methods because I tend to have hand and wrist problems but the tweezers just made more sense. Thanks for teaching these 😊

  • @jennymagick_yt
    @jennymagick_yt Рік тому +5

    This is a wonderful tutorial! Super clear, easy to follow, and very informative! Thank you!!! 🤗🌟

  • @brewster91
    @brewster91 2 роки тому +8

    A wonderful tutorial. It is very helpful that you show how to use the different knotting tools. Thank you! I am impressed that someone so young is so thoughtful of those who have hand pain and cannot apply much pressure to the task.

  • @SashasRevenge
    @SashasRevenge 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for going through so much trouble to teach us all of these different ways get the knot tight against a bead. ❤️👍🏼😉

  • @kimcrawford6257
    @kimcrawford6257 Рік тому

    Great job Becky! Love your demos & instructions- exactly as the title clearly states: explanation of methods, tools & more. YT videos are nice b/c you can watch the whole thing or fast forward if you prefer. Personally, I liked the review of techniques. Keep up the good work. KC 😊

  • @tammysr2010
    @tammysr2010 Рік тому

    Thanks for showing the different gadgets. You were very informative and easy to understand.

  • @DebraBennett-bk1sf
    @DebraBennett-bk1sf Рік тому +5

    Thank you! Very helpful. Nice to see different options offered and demonstrated. I use the Griffin Silk Cord and I stretch the cord overnight. I hang it by using tape at the end of the cord to my closet door and weigh it down gently with little rubber tipped clips attached to the needle. After seeing how much the silk stretches, nothing more frustrating than to have to go back to a completed project and have to restring your piece. I am going to try the Amiet Cord also.

  • @minxer1980
    @minxer1980 2 роки тому +4

    This is great I learnt so much from this. I'm learning to male chakra bracelets but want to do the odd knotting to add some style. I'm just working out what tools I need to make the knots

  • @diamondsandthings
    @diamondsandthings 2 роки тому +9

    The tweezer method that you show is so much easier than the way I learned at first. Love it. Thanks for that Becky.

  • @AJ-uc8ow
    @AJ-uc8ow 5 місяців тому

    Thank You for sharing those methods. Loved the pieces!

  • @mariannerobinson594
    @mariannerobinson594 Рік тому +1

    Thank you , Lovse seeing the different methods,

  • @lizobryan2012
    @lizobryan2012 Рік тому +2

    Great tutorial, Thank you. you hit all the points I was hoping to learn about.

  • @peggybutron4599
    @peggybutron4599 4 дні тому

    Thanks, this is what I was looking for❤

  • @annetteberg8924
    @annetteberg8924 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for this easy to follow tutorial 😊

  • @ConnieTeff
    @ConnieTeff 7 місяців тому

    I really like your video. I would love to use these instructions to make beaded necklaces. Thank you so much

  • @davidhill1220
    @davidhill1220 9 місяців тому

    Wonderful tutorial
    Thank you
    Patricia

  • @clararodas6243
    @clararodas6243 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much!! I was thinking about looking for a tutorial about beading, here you are!! Thanks I appreciate it a lot..

  • @jsmith3980
    @jsmith3980 Рік тому +2

    Great lesson in knotting, thank you.

  • @natalyazakharova3464
    @natalyazakharova3464 Рік тому +1

    Thank you dear❤ was looking for video like this

  • @degraham9198
    @degraham9198 2 роки тому

    I restoring my
    opera length pearls.
    They are a continous loop.

  • @mariannerobinson594
    @mariannerobinson594 2 роки тому +1

    Loved seeing thr different methods! Thank you.

  • @mawi1172
    @mawi1172 2 роки тому +1

    Worth watching twice. 😃❤️

  • @desiree8687
    @desiree8687 Рік тому +1

    Very helpful video! Well done.

  • @nalinial5488
    @nalinial5488 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely video dear 👌

  • @UltraVioleta...
    @UltraVioleta... Рік тому +1

    Hello Hello. The color gold faded of the French wire??

    • @ArtbeadsVideos
      @ArtbeadsVideos  Рік тому

      Hi, if you are having an issue with our product, please email our customer service team at support@artbeads.com. We'd be happy to help you!

  • @lourdesgarber9038
    @lourdesgarber9038 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for this video I did my first bead knot (with tweezers) project for my husband and it came out pretty nice. More importantly my husband loved it 😊

  • @marilynpeters9028
    @marilynpeters9028 Рік тому +1

    You can save the French Wire by carefully wrapping it around a beading needle ~ like a size 10 ~ which will allow a smaller beading needle to go through again.
    Also, put your clam shell/knot hider on first when knotting

  • @adornedInLove
    @adornedInLove 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing this tutorial 💜

  • @bettyford4029
    @bettyford4029 Рік тому

    Hi, I was curious about the second necklace that is in the video. I like the way the beads are strung on it. What is that technique called and do you have a video on how it is done?

    • @ArtbeadsVideos
      @ArtbeadsVideos  Рік тому

      Hi do you mean our Tahitian Goddess Necklace: artbeads.com/design-studio/tahitian-goddess-crystal-pearl-crochet-necklace/ It is actually a simple crochet chain stitch. You can find a tutorial with the link I provided and we do have videos linked there.

  • @cydgay4230
    @cydgay4230 2 роки тому +3

    Great knotting guidance

  • @OhGee92
    @OhGee92 Рік тому +1

    Thanks! Great tutorial

  • @milliechaparro3825
    @milliechaparro3825 5 місяців тому

    I have fresh water pearls that I have to rebead. I like the idea to use the tweezer. However, I couldn’t find think pearl color cord. Do you sell them?

  • @A._.A._.
    @A._.A._. 2 роки тому

    thanks for this video! Can you make one regarding how to connect two silk threads for longer malas? (because I can't find a thread longer than 2m)

  • @Katiestribe
    @Katiestribe Рік тому

    Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! I would just like to note that real silk cord is made from silk months that are raised unnaturally and boiled alive for their silk. Go with the poly.

    • @jmunoz172
      @jmunoz172 2 місяці тому

      Aww they boil the moths alive? That's sick who does that except a sick dog of a person and even dogs aren't that sick

  • @lucasmyint8140
    @lucasmyint8140 4 місяці тому

    Thanks. Very good presentation.

  • @thenaturaldollartreecoach8271
    @thenaturaldollartreecoach8271 Місяць тому

    Good morning! Loved your video. Where did you get your tweezers? I looked on your website, but did not see the black and white ones.

    • @ArtbeadsVideos
      @ArtbeadsVideos  Місяць тому

      Hi, they are a part of this tool set: artbeads.com/jewelry-supplies/-beadsmith-zebra-tool-kit-tool-0268/ it's currently out of stock, but you can sign up for email notifications!

  • @zizibressa4251
    @zizibressa4251 2 роки тому +2

    I liked the one with tweezers

  • @lidiyagurevich7502
    @lidiyagurevich7502 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for your help, understanding. 😊

  • @NatashaAlekxzander
    @NatashaAlekxzander Рік тому

    This was a great video, thanks. Do you sell the black and white handle cutting tool and tweezers?

    • @ArtbeadsVideos
      @ArtbeadsVideos  Рік тому

      Yes we do, in a set with a matching case: artbeads.com/jewelry-supplies/-beadsmith-zebra-tool-kit-tool-0268/ One of my favorite tool sets! - Becky

  • @anabeatrizespinosaazamar8714
    @anabeatrizespinosaazamar8714 4 місяці тому

    Gracias!! El de la pinza funcionó súper genial. Gracias por compartir conocimientos me has facilitado el trabajo con esta técnica. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @Vasudevkrishnamohan
    @Vasudevkrishnamohan 9 місяців тому

    100% useful thumbs up, very helpful

  • @debramoore-gruenloh5079
    @debramoore-gruenloh5079 13 днів тому

    I'd like to make the bracelet you had on the table at the end of the knotting video where you were showing how to use the french wire to put on the end of knotting the beads. Section24:10

  • @s.f.8867
    @s.f.8867 Місяць тому

    I have beads with very tiny holes, what is the best thread for knotting?

  • @leeminqi18
    @leeminqi18 10 місяців тому

    I tried using the tweezer method on elastic thread and I still have trouble making the knot near the pearl.
    Initially when I push the knot and tweezer down, it's ok. But when I remove the tweezer and pull the knot tight, the knot went far away from the pearl.
    Any tips?

  • @arbiteria
    @arbiteria Рік тому

    Sorry for the newbie question but can tiger tail wire be knotted too?

  • @natalyazakharova3464
    @natalyazakharova3464 Рік тому

    I tried first method with tiny beads and DMC moline threads. Know is not as close to the bead as I wished. I think it works only with bigger beads and silky type of thread

  • @barbra429
    @barbra429 8 місяців тому

    Wonderful video!

  • @gloriastocks4483
    @gloriastocks4483 2 роки тому +2

    Very informative and helpful

  • @Glorindellen
    @Glorindellen Рік тому

    I have a Victorian style necklace of pearls with amethyst accents which needs to be restrung. it didn't have knots, I'm concerned if I do knotting it will be a problem with making it too big. Any advice?

    • @jmunoz172
      @jmunoz172 2 місяці тому

      Yes it will add length but you can just resize when almost to the end so just add less of the beads towards the end

    • @Glorindellen
      @Glorindellen 2 місяці тому

      @@jmunoz172 due to the intricate design, I don't think that would work. I probably need to bite the bulllet and pay to have a pro do it.

  • @saralaughin9637
    @saralaughin9637 Рік тому

    How do you know what the width of the silk/cord you should use? Beginner here. I bought a pearl necklace not knowing it was on a metallic wire to wrap around. I want to make it into a necklace instead. The pearls are different sizes and I want to use silk to string them. Any suggestions?

    • @ArtbeadsVideos
      @ArtbeadsVideos  Рік тому

      It depends on the hole size of the pearls. The cord needs to be a smaller diameter than the smallest hole size you are working with.

  • @lorenrichardson7298
    @lorenrichardson7298 2 роки тому +1

    you are an excellaent teacher thanks

  • @yvetteshort
    @yvetteshort Рік тому

    I also like to use crimp at the end of my finished bead. I use a crimp tool to close it. if you don't it the crimp will fall. Super glue is option to put on the crimp

  • @mariannerobinson594
    @mariannerobinson594 Рік тому

    Lovws seeing rhus again.

  • @nikitashah9697
    @nikitashah9697 2 роки тому

    TURQUOISE + LABRADORITE BID IS USED FOR Relationship or which purpose ?

  • @ewaolszewski5807
    @ewaolszewski5807 2 роки тому

    Hi, thank you for showing all the methods :). How do you make that other knots you had at the end of your video when you show how to use French wire?

    • @ArtbeadsVideos
      @ArtbeadsVideos  2 роки тому +1

      Hi there, you can use any of the techniques featured in this video to make the knots, and it looks like we also have a simple crochet chain stitch project on display at that time in the video. You can find the tutorial for it here: artbeads.com/design-studio/tahitian-goddess-crystal-pearl-crochet-necklace/

  • @Bonnie-mc9zo
    @Bonnie-mc9zo Рік тому

    Is it possible that you could just do an overhand knot with no beads and if you use a string use the opposite of the bead color would be very helpful

  • @Mrsandsteve
    @Mrsandsteve 2 роки тому

    Hi any tips on how to finish stringing a bead bracelet with large holed beads? Just knotting after the last bead is not safe! Thanks

    • @FourJaysFour
      @FourJaysFour Рік тому

      Maybe reduce down to a smaller bead (a few) at the end, or barrel knots, or button closure, or crimp beads/cover)

  • @jasminepetal3972
    @jasminepetal3972 2 роки тому

    I think you made 2 knots after the bead device and the board.... was that intentional or no ?

  • @roxannecoyne2744
    @roxannecoyne2744 Рік тому

    thank you! Super helpful.

  • @erkayderky
    @erkayderky Рік тому

    I'm really struggling with hand knotting. I am using real silk and can knot the beads tight enough together, but if the bead gets pulled in the opposite direcrion against the knot I just made, it pushes the once snug knot up the string creating a space and ruining everything I have just done. Trying not to get discouraged.

    • @ArtbeadsVideos
      @ArtbeadsVideos  Рік тому

      Try pre-stretching your cord before use. Space between beads after knotting can happen if the silk is not stretched beforehand.

  • @alesiahowington5507
    @alesiahowington5507 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your hard work!!!

  • @nasa3156
    @nasa3156 Місяць тому

    How do you call that blue tool? It seems very easy😊

    • @ArtbeadsVideos
      @ArtbeadsVideos  Місяць тому

      It's the Knot-a-Bead tool! artbeads.com/jewelry-supplies/beadalon-knot-bead-tabletop-knotter-tool/

  • @kathyberger6650
    @kathyberger6650 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks! Very informative!! ❤️

  • @normagerman125
    @normagerman125 2 роки тому +1

    I learned so much! Thank you!

    • @ArtbeadsVideos
      @ArtbeadsVideos  2 роки тому

      So glad to hear that, Norma! Thank you for watching!

  • @unity49
    @unity49 2 роки тому

    I totally enjoyed watching this tutorial with Becky on bead knotting. Her explanations of each step were very easy to understand. What I didn't understand was that the video I was watching occasionally would flip to another tutorial that had absolutely nothing to do with what Becky was teaching about bead knotting. Don't know if it was my computer or not. Don't really understand how it could have been. Have any other people had this problem? I have never experienced this before, and I have watched many many tutorials...

  • @Vickypride
    @Vickypride 11 місяців тому

    Wow soo cute sooo beautiful 😍

  • @MNatale425
    @MNatale425 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, fairly new to your channel, liking it so far! Can you use, Beadsmith S-Lon Beadworking Cord To knot?

    • @ArtbeadsVideos
      @ArtbeadsVideos  2 роки тому

      Welcome, Melissa! You can use S-Lon to knot, as long as the beads you are using fit on the cord. S-Lon Micro Cord would be a great option: artbeads.com/search-results/?q=micro%20cord

    • @MNatale425
      @MNatale425 2 роки тому

      I meant to put micro, the little spools, I have tons of colors…… I know it’s a good size cord for pearls, but would you double it if the holes were a little bigger or that’s not a good idea?

    • @ArtbeadsVideos
      @ArtbeadsVideos  2 роки тому

      @@MNatale425 You can double the knots, I have done that before!

  • @carlabievenue2003
    @carlabievenue2003 2 роки тому

    Will this silk thread turn green after wearing a few times?

    • @ArtbeadsVideos
      @ArtbeadsVideos  2 роки тому

      We have never had this silk turn green while wearing.

  • @sedenalemdar5103
    @sedenalemdar5103 9 місяців тому

    I have a question what if we don’t have the French wire

  • @aprilencinias9361
    @aprilencinias9361 Рік тому

    It's so funny cause I was just gonna say I think I prefer the tweezers to me it just makes more since 1st I'm sure it's cheaper u can find decent tweezers for cheap if u know where to look and most women already have tweezers lol I'm an crocheter but I have interest in beads and jewelry painting. I have the need for artistic expression . My grandmother and great grandmother and my mother made teddy bears dolls quilts crocheting as well and when I was in school I always failed art I couldn't draw to save my life So later I started to explore and realized art comes in many forms it's to bad my art teachers didn't allow us to explore more avenues of art .

  • @kaylaj.5630
    @kaylaj.5630 2 роки тому +1

    Perfect! Thanks!

  • @theartisancompany
    @theartisancompany 7 місяців тому

    Interesting video. TFS

  • @MysticWearables
    @MysticWearables Рік тому

    Amazing video!! Tysm!

  • @VanessaBasora
    @VanessaBasora 2 роки тому +5

    This is helpful! 👍🏽 Thank you! 😊

    • @ArtbeadsVideos
      @ArtbeadsVideos  2 роки тому

      So glad it's helpful to you! Thanks for watching!

  • @mauriceagius8886
    @mauriceagius8886 2 роки тому

    Can you please send me a link where I can buy the french wire.

  • @Hirst17
    @Hirst17 3 місяці тому

    Thank you

  • @shiprarahim479
    @shiprarahim479 Рік тому

    This tools ---where we can get please.

    • @ArtbeadsVideos
      @ArtbeadsVideos  Рік тому

      They are all available at Artbeads.com, check the links in our video description!

  • @tomklein9626
    @tomklein9626 2 роки тому +1

    I agree on the tweezers.

    • @ArtbeadsVideos
      @ArtbeadsVideos  2 роки тому

      Gotta love tweezers for knotting! They come in handy for so many other techniques, too.

  • @VuNguyen-bj5ve
    @VuNguyen-bj5ve 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much

  • @jennagrigsby9956
    @jennagrigsby9956 2 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @PolinaPozdnyakova
    @PolinaPozdnyakova 2 роки тому

    Замечательный мастер класс!

  • @miryamgalvis9576
    @miryamgalvis9576 10 місяців тому

    Gracias muy lindos

  • @cphawaii
    @cphawaii 2 роки тому

    I heard to use nylon when stringing stones.?

    • @ArtbeadsVideos
      @ArtbeadsVideos  2 роки тому +1

      We have used a variety of materials when stringing stones, from silk and beading jewelry wire, to nylon and polyester. Another favorite we like to use for knotting between gemstones is TOHO Amiet Cord: artbeads.com/toho-amiet-beading-thread/

  • @kristihutter7499
    @kristihutter7499 2 роки тому +1

    So helpful, thank you!

  • @annalu4929
    @annalu4929 2 роки тому

    Спасибо! Очень понятное объяснение.

  • @jasminepetal3972
    @jasminepetal3972 2 роки тому +2

    That giant blue device all for just that ??? I feel like thats a waste of plastic.... but well i guess if your old its pretty helpful maybe.....

  • @TheBroccoliFox
    @TheBroccoliFox Рік тому

    Thank you!

  • @stellawong509
    @stellawong509 2 роки тому +1

    Thankyou^^ subscribed