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Malibu Knotted Necklace Tutorial

In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Allie teaches you how to string and knot this "Malibu Knotted Necklace" design with silk cording and mother of pearl. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Malibu Knotted Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Silk cording (Size 6, 8, or 10; Griffin Beading Silk recommended)
  • Mother of pearl beads in green squares and pink rounded discs
  • Faceted table cut button for closure
  • Scissors or pliers for cutting silk cording
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Attach the silk cording to a needle (included with the cording).
    Tie a knot about two inches from the end of the cording to start.
    Thread a bead onto the silk, then tie a knot to secure it in place. Continue adding beads and knots according to your design preference.
    For a double-stranded necklace, create a loop after the desired length of the first strand and start the second strand.
    Once both strands are completed, secure them together with a faceted table cut button.
    Finish off by cutting any excess silk cording.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers | Pack of 24
    • BeadTec UV Cure Resin | 50ml
    • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
    • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate Mini Pocket | Smoke | 3.5x2.5"

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Malibu Knotted Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Allie teaches you how to string and knot this "Malibu Knotted Necklace" design with silk cording and mother of pearl. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Silk cording (Size 6, 8, or 10; Griffin Beading Silk recommended)
  • Mother of pearl beads in green squares and pink rounded discs
  • Faceted table cut button for closure
  • Scissors or pliers for cutting silk cording
  • Project Steps

    Attach the silk cording to a needle (included with the cording).
    Tie a knot about two inches from the end of the cording to start.
    Thread a bead onto the silk, then tie a knot to secure it in place. Continue adding beads and knots according to your design preference.
    For a double-stranded necklace, create a loop after the desired length of the first strand and start the second strand.
    Once both strands are completed, secure them together with a faceted table cut button.
    Finish off by cutting any excess silk cording.