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  • Knot Cups

    Knot cups hold and hide the crimped or knotted end of a cord or wire and have a metal tab that attaches to a ring or clasp. See knotting and crimping .
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  • Square Knot

    A square knot is the classic sturdy knot suitable for most stringing materials. Make an overhand knot, passing through the right end over the left end. Make another overhand knot, this time passing the left end over the right end. Pull tight. See knotting
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  • Lark's Head Knot

    Lark's head knots are great for securing stringing material to another piece, such as a ring or a donut: Fold the stringing material in half. Pass the fold through a ring or donut, then pull the ends through the loop created and pull snug. See Knotting
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  • Slide Knot

    Slide knots, which move up and down a cord, are handy for finishing off leather-strung jewelry. First, place the left cord next to the right cord in opposite directions. Bend the right cord end back about 3". Coil it around itself and the left cord until...
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  • Overhand Knot

    The overhand knot is the basic knot for tying off thread: Make a loop with the stringing material. Pass the cord that lies behind the loop over the front cord then through the loop and pull snug. See Knotting
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  • Knotting

    Knotting may be used in between beads to keep them from sliding on the thread, and will also keep them from spilling all over the place if the thread should ever break. Knotting may also be used to add decorative touches to a jewelry design or to simply...
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  • Half Hitch Knot

    Half hitch knots may be worked with two or more strands—one strand is knotted over one or more other strands. Form a loop around the cord(s). Pull the end through the loop just formed and pull tight. Repeat for the length of cord you want to cover...
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  • Pearl Knotting

    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...

  • Surgeon's Knot

    The surgeon’s knot is very secure and therefore good for finishing off most stringing materials. Tie an overhand knot, right over left, but instead of one twist over the left cord, make at least two. Tie another overhand knot, left over right, and...
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