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Basic of Pearl Knotting

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Want to improve your knotting technique?!? In Better Beaders Episode 150, Allie shows how to use a beading awl when working on a pearl knotting project. However, this same technique is a useful tool for designing with various materials such as leather, cotton cord, silk cord, waxed linen cord, etc.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
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Basic of Pearl Knotting
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Silk cord/dragon cord/waxed linen cord/leather
  • Beads (pearls, metal beads, crystals)
  • Wire guards/wire protectors/French wire
  • Beading awl (Tulip recommended)

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Preparing the Cord: Choose your cord (e.g., silk, dragon cord) and thread it through a wire guard, leaving enough thread for knotting.
    Starting the Knot: Determine if your bead can fit through both threads. If not, tie an overhand knot after placing the bead close to the wire guard using a beading awl for precision.
    Adding Beads: Add one bead at a time, tying a knot after each bead. Use the beading awl to push the knot close to the bead for a tight finish.
    Finishing the Piece: When all beads are added, attach the other end to a wire guard as you started, securing the final knot underneath the guard.
    If necessary, feed the thread back through the last bead to hide it or add a dab of glue for security.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    Want to improve your knotting technique?!? In Better Beaders Episode 150, Allie shows how to use a beading awl when working on a pearl knotting project. However, this same technique is a useful tool for designing with various materials such as leather, cotton cord, silk cord, waxed linen cord, etc.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Silk cord/dragon cord/waxed linen cord/leather
  • Beads (pearls, metal beads, crystals)
  • Wire guards/wire protectors/French wire
  • Beading awl (Tulip recommended)

    • Project Steps

    Preparing the Cord: Choose your cord (e.g., silk, dragon cord) and thread it through a wire guard, leaving enough thread for knotting.
    Starting the Knot: Determine if your bead can fit through both threads. If not, tie an overhand knot after placing the bead close to the wire guard using a beading awl for precision.
    Adding Beads: Add one bead at a time, tying a knot after each bead. Use the beading awl to push the knot close to the bead for a tight finish.
    Finishing the Piece: When all beads are added, attach the other end to a wire guard as you started, securing the final knot underneath the guard.
    If necessary, feed the thread back through the last bead to hide it or add a dab of glue for security.