How to Knot Using French Wire

Hello Beaders + Crafters!

In this video, you will learn how to knot a strand of beads using knotting tweezers and nylon or silk cording. You will also learn how to finish off your piece with French wire and a clasp. I will be showing you how to do this method using 8mm Aquamarine beads and size 8 Griffin Silk cord.

Materials needed for this project are:

15 inches or More of Beads
2 Pieces of French Wire (I'm using about .5" or just under per piece)
Clasp of Choice (may or may not need jump rings for attaching)
Packet of Nylon or Silk Griffin Cord (size will depend on your beads, linked video below for more about how to choose your cording) Typically nylon is used for knotting glass and some semiprecious, while silk is used on pearls.
Knotting Tweezers
Hypo Cement or Similar Glue
Scissors or Cutters
Beading Mat or Towel to keep beads from rolling around as you work

A more detailed video on how to choose your cording and how to use the tweezers, can be found by clicking this link: A How-To: Knotting with Tweezers and ...

Happy Beading!!

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