Pearl knotting is traditionally done with silk
thread, placing a knot between each bead to prevent them from rubbing
against each other. Gently pre-stretch the silk by pulling it inch by
inch through your thumb and forefinger. Silk thread generally comes
with a needle attached. Use this needle to string a bead, then form a
loose overhand knot. Place the needle, or an awl or tweezers, in the
knot and hold it next to the bead. Gently pull the thread to tighten
the knot around the needle, then pull the needle back out of the knot.
Posted
May 15 2008, 02:26 PM
by
Kat
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