Jewelry Making - 7 Top Cord Knotting Tips and Tricks

Jewelry Making Tips - 7 Top Cord Knotting Tricks

Jewelry making with knotted waxed cord is one of my favorite things to do. I love the casual nature and simplicity of the finished piece, plus I find knotting cord to be very relaxing!

In this video, I share 7 of my top tips and tricks for making knotted cord jewelry, including how to figure out how much cord you need, how to make double knots, and how to prevent frayed ends.

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[fancifulfilly]

Jessica, this is the best tutorial I have seen online, hands down. You explain clearly, (you also speak clearly) and the video quality is superb--it shows everything you do up close and unobstructed, so there's no guesswork after viewing it. A++++ !

[kristinmarie]

I was getting so frustrated and discouraged trying to figure out how to double knot. To the point where I wanted to give up. Thank you so much!! I needed this! ♡

[cmagirl]

Although I agree that waxing your cord is helpful, I find it doesn't prevent the fraying of the cord at the end which can become a headache when trying to slide your bead on. I find a tea light to be my best friend. I simply do a diagonal cut at the end of the cording or string allow some wax to melt in the tealight and dip the cut end in the wax and wipe off the excess with your fingers. This both prevents fraying and causes the end to become stiffer thereby allowing for easier stringing of your beads. Thank you for your wonderful tutorial as you provide some great info including the dreaded dirty word of math😞!

[cathyj.]

Took my first head knitting class today and my local bead shop. It was nice to pick up these tips after my instruction today. Thanks so much for being here for us newbies!

[sisteryaya]

This is the most thorough knotting tutorial I have seen yet. Thanks so very much for breaking it all the way down for us!

[lisalemire]

Really clear, simple instructions - thank you!

[cloudysboutique]

Thanks for the very helpful video, Jessica! It had just the right information I needed. I like how concise your videos are!

[sass]

So glad I watched this. Thank you so much.

[baileysboutique]

Great video! Very well done and professional with quality content!

[dawnmichelle]

I really enjoyed your video. That was very useful. I did t know any of that info before I watched. Thanks.

[pamelaklemp]

Very nice tutorial video. I enjoyed your straightforward presentation keeping on topic and then moving directly to next-steps throughout the video. Question please: when using larger, heavier beads would you use thin flex wire or strong braided threads? I'm making a 26 inch beaded Endless Necklace using 16mm Black Onyx Beads and 18mm Hand Carved Red Coral Beads. All beads are natural products. I can also use Coral Rondel Beads as spacers of needed to secure the large beads better. I'm new to beading so any advice is appreciated greatly. I just found your YouTube channel this evening and like it very much!

[kellyharrington]

Really appreciate you sharing this info. I didn't even know what an awl was! My frustration tolerance is quite low (smile) and your tips should help with that...

[ana]

Thanks so much I love this video and is really useful thanks again

[lesleybartlett]

thank you this has been a great help along with the maths it is starting to make sense x x x

[artbynasrin]

Great video thanks for teaching useful steps❤️❤️

[blossomandinspire]

Thank you so much for sharing these tips! I was having a serious struggle with knots😅 My friend @MitchMartin29 recommend your channel and this specific video to help me out and I’m so grateful to her and you 😊 I’ve subscribed and will continue the sharing of your channel.

[alidaJB]

Great info thank you! Especially loved the tip on making larger knots.

[nirmalamasih]

👍Your explanation is v.nice, please tell the name of that tool, i tried to put a knot near to bead, but i could not, thanks.

[joyceswain]

Awesome. I learned something. Thank you. But I still have a question. Am a 5 mos. new to making friendship bracelets . When I follow reading instruction of making a bracelet. when I do the knots I don't know whether to pull right or left.

[galefreeman]

MATH!!" Too funny and I can so relate...